Thinkspace Ukraine
© Denkraum Ukraine, 2024-2028 The Centre for Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies "Denkraum Ukraine" ("Thinkspace Ukraine") at the University of Regensburg brings together expertise in Ukrainian history, culture, politics, law, and economics. Serving as an internationally recognized hub for knowledge and communication, it fosters interdisciplinary research and education on Ukraine.
Subject areas at DU:
- Language and cultural heritage
- War, peace and post-war order
- Flight, migration and value transfer
- Regional diversity - a comparison of industrialised and border regions
To the website of Denkraum Ukraine (external link, opens in a new window)
Call for Participants:
Winter School 2026 “Ukrainian Migration in Europe and Globally in the 20th and 21st Century”
This year, we will dive deep into the topic of Ukrainian migration in Europe and globally in the 20th and 21st centuries. During the week of 23–27 March 2026, Ukrainian Free University in Munich will host inspiring lectures, presentations, and panel discussions, and will serve as a space for exchange and new connections.
MA and PhD students, as well as professionals from social institutions and the media who are interested in exploring the fundamental historical, cultural, and social contexts of Ukraine and its neighboring regions, are warmly invited to apply.
Deadline for applications: 15 February 2026. (external link, opens in a new window)
Media Fellowships 2026
Supporting media projects on Ukraine.
In 2026, DU is awarding honorariums lasting one or two weeks, funded at 1,400 € per week (7 days), for media professionals such as journalists, video makers, photographers, and writers who focus on topics related to Ukraine.
During their stay, the selected participants are expected to engage with the research staff at the University of Regensburg and research institutions in Regensburg, use the library and archival resources in Regensburg, or hold their own book presentations, film screenings, exhibitions.
Application deadline is 15 March 2026!
Further information on the DU website (external link, opens in a new window) or in the call for applications (PDF) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible).
Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art (StMWK)
- Bayerischer Notfonds für ukrainische Studierende und Forschende | März 2022 (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible)
- Emergency financial aid for the Ukrainian Free University (UFU) in Munich | March 2022 (external link, opens in a new window)
- Special scholarships from the Free State of Bavaria for 12 Ukrainian artists at the International House of Artists Villa Concordia, Bamberg | June 2022 (external link, opens in a new window)