• Mon–Fri: 9 am – 8 pm (service hours 10 am – 4 pm)
• Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
• Sun: closed

From 28 September 2026, the regular opening and service hours will apply again.

The Erfurt University Library will be closed on the following days:

• 7–13 September (closed for a week due to building and maintenance work)
• 3–4 October

You can also find the University Library’s opening hours on its website.

Department 1: Registrar's Office

• The department’s office hours are Mondays to Thursdays from 12 noon to 3 pm and by appointment.
• Telephone consultation hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 11.15 am.

University Computer and Media Center (URMZ)

• You can visit the service desk in person from Monday to Thursday from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm, and on Fridays from 9 to 11 am.

• The service hotline on 0361/737-5454 is available Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 12 noon and from 1 to 4 pm, and on Fridays from 9 am to 12.15 pm.

• You can contact the Thoska service office at by prior telephone arrangement, or send your enquiries by email to student identity card (thoska).

• You can contact the media technology team exclusively by telephone or email. With the exception of specialist equipment, all equipment hire is handled entirely by the service office.

During the Student Welcome Week in October, the regular opening hours will apply again. Outside these times, you can send your enquiries by email to rz@uni-erfurt.de.

eduroom – Media Education Workshop
The Media Education Workshop is open on Wednesdays from 2 to 5 pm.

University Learning Centre (Hochschullernwerkstatt)
The “Hochschullernwerkstatt” will be closed during the lecture-free period.

“KOMPASS Sprache” Teaching and Research Lab
Opening hours can be found via this link and are updated regularly.

Language Centre // Service Desk

• From 20 to 24 July, the Language Centre will be open from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays to Thursdays.
• From 27 July to 25 September the Language Centre will be closed.
• From 28 September, the Language Centre will be open from 10 am to 12 noon on Tuesdays to Thursdays.

And from 5 October, the regular opening hours will apply again: Mon/Tue 8 am – 5 pm, Wed/Thu 8 am – 4 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 noon.

Gotha Research Library ( unchanged)
The Gotha Research Library is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Perthes Forum is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.

Student Services facilities

• The cafeteria is open from 11 July to 11 October, Monday to Friday  from 9 am to 3 pm.
• The Glasbox is closed from 20 July to 11 September. From 14 September until the start of lectures, it is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm.
• The “Hörsaal 7” café will remain open as usual during the lecture-free period.

All other Student Services facilities are open as follows:

• The information point in the cafeteria building will remain closed on 14 July.
• The General Social Counselling Service will be closed on 14 July.
• For psychosocial counselling, please book an appointment in advance by phone on 0049 3641 5546-820 or -821, or by email at psb-erfurt@stw-thueringen.de.
• The Campus-Kinderland daycare centre will be closed from 23 to 25 September.
• The Räuberhöhle (flexible childcare) will remain open as usual.

Read our article on this in the Campus Blog!

The new scholarship track invites applications that embrace the Fulbright core values of knowledge, reason and compassion and are committed to making use of them in the service of transatlantic relations for a peaceful, more cooperative world. It also reflects the principles of interpersonal diplomacy and fosters lasting individual and academic relationships that deepen mutual understanding and reach across regions. Fulbright Germany ensures a broad geographical spread between home and host institutions in both countries so that all TAD participants and partners benefit from different regional, political and social contexts and can gain truly multi-regional perspectives.

For the TAD, Fulbright Germany works with selected universities and schools in Germany and the USA that have a strong academic profile in the fields of public policy, international relations and diplomacy and are committed to promoting transatlantic academic exchange and institutional cooperation.

Participation in the TAD– both as a sending and host institution – is limited to these partner universities and programmes. This exclusive scheme ensures close coordination of study plans, institutional commitment and aligned academic standards on both sides of the Atlantic. The US partners include the University of Pittsburgh's School of Public & International Affairs (SPIA), the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver, , the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University and the University of Washington, Seattle’s Henry M. Hackson School of International Studies as well as their Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.

"The initiative is a fantastic opportunity for our students and a signal of excellency for our institution. It shows that the University of Erfurt takes internationalisation seriously, and that the Brandt School has made a name for itself worldwide as a graduate institution in public policy," explains Professor Achim Kemmerling, Vice Director of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy and Vice Dean for Internationalization. "It is also a great opportunity to give new impetus to transatlantic exchange," says Professor Beate Hampe, Vice President for International Affairs at the University of Erfurt.

German students admitted to the MPP intake starting their degree in October 2026 may apply for the TAD directly through Fulbright’s platform by August 31, 2026 and are to start their studies in the U.S. in the fall of 2027.  We still accept applications to the MPP until July 15, 2026 from German candidates and all those who do not need a visa to study in Germany. 

Panelists Michael Laha, Senior Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations; Thomas Yoshimura, Policy Advisor China at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung; and George Yin, Senior Fellow at the Mercator Institute for China Studies joined moderator Madeline Bohm, Academic Coordinator of the doctoral program on De-Globalization at the Brandt School for this interactive discussion.

A central focus was the economic interdependence between China, the EU, and the United States. The experts highlighted Europe’s reliance on Chinese raw materials and technologies and China’s leading role in digitalization. They addressed the EU’s “de-risking” strategy, which seeks to reduce strategic vulnerabilities without fully severing economic ties. Speakers also noted that U.S. allies in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, are facing pressure to balance economic dependence on China with growing geopolitical concerns.

Communist ideology and the Taiwan issue

The dialogue also explored the ideology behind China’s foreign policy, particularly regarding Taiwan. Panelists discussed the extent to which China’s position on Taiwan is driven by economic motivations versus the Communist Party’s ideological interests. The discussion also examined China’s broader efforts to shape international institutions and norms in ways that align with its political system and strategic interests.

Rising U.S-China tensions and effects in the Indo-Pacific

Another major theme was the rivalry between the United States and China in the Indo-Pacific region. Panelists discussed the growing perception that a renewed “Cold War mentality” is disrupting regional stability. They mentioned that countries in the region are increasingly employing balancing strategies by maintaining economic relations with China while relying on the United States and its allies for security. 

Iran, rivalry, and knowledge deficits

The discussion additionally touched on China’s relationships with states such as Iran and the broader geopolitical implications of these partnerships. Participants considered how technological competition, military cooperation, and economic dependencies are increasingly intertwined within global power rivalries.

An audience member raised concerns about Europe’s limited expertise and understanding of China compared to the extensive resources China dedicates to analyzing Western societies and political developments. The conversation underscored the importance of strengthening knowledge and strategic awareness within Germany and Europe.

Strategic tasks for the West

The dialogue underscored that the relationship with China is a complex web of economic dependency, geopolitical rivalry, and ideological opposition. Democratic nations, particularly the U.S. and the EU, must develop joint strategies to meet these challenges, recognizing that China remains a central global actor.

 

For those who want to look beyond the boundaries of their own subject, the "Studium Fundamentale" programme offers new perspectives: This component of the Bachelor's programme enables students to acquire a wide range of methodological knowledge and key skills in interdisciplinary courses and to gain career-oriented practical experience. In addition, a mentoring system guarantees personal support for students from the first semester onwards by a professor. Another exciting aspect of the Bachelor's programme in Erfurt is the “two-subject Bachelor's degree”. This means that the programme consists of two subjects, namely a major and a minor. This gives graduates a broad foundation for their subsequent career path.

For all those who are still looking for guidance in the “study jungle”, the university has developed the online tool STUDIMAT for choosing a Bachelor's programme (in German only). Not only can you use it to find suitable combinations for your major and minor subjects, STUDIMAT also provides all the important information about your chosen programme as well as testimonials from current students and former students, alumni.

And if you'd rather see for yourself, just come to our Open Day on 9 May or the Discovery Days from 22 to 26 June.

A defining feature of the workshop was its exceptionally open and constructive discussion culture. Interdisciplinarity was not only present but actively practiced: political economy, sociology, geography, and technology-oriented perspectives were combined with diverse methodological approaches. This diversity underscored a key takeaway: understanding geoeconomics and shifting state–business relations require fundamentally global and interdisciplinary thinking.

The workshop also demonstrated the importance of early-career perspectives in advancing the field, fostering innovative ideas and sustainable academic exchange. We had the chance to include the workshop in the Kick off event of our doctoral program "De-Globalisation and Global Decoupling (DeGlobE). Together with the “Erfurt Research Center for Geoeconomics” (EFGeo), the workshop highlighted Erfurt’s growing role as a hub for cutting-edge research.

The international development aid system is undergoing profound change. The rise of ‘new’ donors such as China, tensions within the Western donor system, the growing importance of South-South cooperation, and broader political and theoretical shifts have increasingly challenged traditional understandings of aid and development. Against this backdrop, the course introduced students to the history, structure, and contemporary challenges of the international aid system, while encouraging them to assess development aid as both a policy instrument and a contested field of power. 

Over the course period, students engaged with some of the most important debates in contemporary development policy. The course began with the “great aid debate” and the question of whether aid should be seen as a solution, a failure, or something in between. From there, the course moved to foundational questions about what development and aid actually mean, before turning to the political economy of aid, critical and post-colonial critiques, and the changing roles of traditional donors, China, multilateral institutions, NGOs, and philanthropic actors. 

The Vienna block seminar created space to bring these themes together through concentrated sessions on a global aid system in disarray, aid within an unequal global economic order, aid effectiveness and evaluation, and scenario-building exercises on the future of development cooperation. The intensive format also encouraged lively discussion and exchange between students from different academic and national backgrounds.

In the guest lecture “Development Policy in the New World Disorder”, Prof. Stephan Klingebiel engaged students in a timely reflection on whether the current dynamics of the global aid system should be understood primarily as a challenge or also as an opportunity Discussions focused on the growing fragmentation of development cooperation, shifting geopolitical alignments, and increasing pressure on multilateral institutions. At the same time, the lecture encouraged students to think beyond narratives of simple decline and to consider how moments of disruption may also create space for institutional reform, new partnerships, and alternative development trajectories. The lecture encouraged critical engagement with contemporary policy debates and careful reflection on the future of development aid in a changing international order.

The collaboration with CEU also made it possible to create an intellectually rich transnational classroom. Bringing students together across institutions and locations added a comparative dimension to the course and created space for lively discussion on the future of aid at a moment when development cooperation is being fundamentally rethought.

As debates about development aid increasingly revolve around questions of power, purpose, and global inequality, questions of who gives aid, on what terms, in whose interest, and with what effects will remain central to both development policy and global governance in the years ahead.

Students who would like to get to know Erfurt in all its diversity can also take part in a free guided tour of the city on this day. The meeting point is at 3 p.m. at the Till Eulenspiegel monument behind the Tourist Information Centre (Benediktsplatz 1) in the heart of the old town. A registration is possible until 8 May.

The University of Erfurt is adding another offer to its Open Day this year: During the Discovery Days from 22 to 26 June, prospective students can attend selected lectures and seminars on campus. The main aim is not to understand the subject matter, but rather to gain an impression of what it means to "study".

Further information and the Open Day programme can be found at www.hit-erfurt.de. Information on the Discovery Days can be found at our website. 

Dr. Palop-García taught and worked at the Brandt School as a post-doc fellow from 2020 to 2022, was as a researcher at the Institute for Latin American Studies of the German Institute for Global and Area Studies and is an affiliate with the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM Institute). He holds a PhD in Political Science from the Free University of Berlin.

He has published in leading international journals, including Regulation & Governance, Comparative Politics, Democratization, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Citizenship Studies, and Comparative Migration Studies.

We look forward to his Summer term courses on migration policy, European Union policy making, and Comparative Public Policy. Dr. Palop-García will also supervise MPP theses.

He is stepping in for Professor Andreas Goldthau, who is currently on a research sabbatical. This tandem arrangement is generously funded by Thyssen foundation. 

We extend a warm welcome and look forward to working with him at the Brandt School.

The event at Haus Dacheröden is dedicated to these questions. It will begin with an input from Stefan Schmalz, who will categorise current developments from a sociological perspective, particularly with regard to global power shifts and the role of China. Melanie Vogelbach ("Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer"), Melanie Müller ("Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik") and Liv Dizinger (DGB Hessen-Thüringen) will then take part in a panel discussion.

All interested parties are cordially invited. Admission is free.

Dr. Anna-Maija Mertens brings more than a decade of leadership experience in compliance and anti-corruption, including serving as a full-time Executive Board Member of DICO (Deutsches Institut für Compliance e.V.) and as former Managing Director of Transparency International Deutschland e.V.. The Brandt School particularly looks forward to expanding cooperation with her as Senior Brandt Fellow through the Integrity Policy Network, an initiative that contributes to evidence-based policymaking worldwide and advocates for greater justice and accountability worldwide.

“Integrity creates resilience – from within,” said Dr. Mertens. “It enables the strength, stability, and adaptability our societies need. And it is the foundation of functioning processes and sustainable societies. I am therefore delighted to contribute to the Integrity Policy Network (IPN) – to shape, to make an impact, and always to keep learning.”

Aletta Haniel Professor Heike Grimm, initiator of the IPN, expressed enthusiasm about Dr. Merten’s new appointment: “She brings exceptional expertise in compliance and anti-corruption, supports our recently established Integrity Policy Network, and is passionately committed to advancing these efforts within our community."

Several key themes emerged in the ensuing, vivid conversation. One was the role of the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) in steering industrial transformation. While some voices urged to reassess the current system so as to relieve Europe’s energy-intensive industries from that additional burden, other voices in the room pointed out to the merits of the EU ETS and how several countries are planning to have a similar mechanism in place in the near future. Another key topic of discussion was investment in grid infrastructure. Integrating data centres and using AI to provide demand flexibility will be key to manage a transforming system and keep it cost efficient. A strong case was also made for the value of doing business in Europe. It is Europe’s strong institutions and the capability to drive innovation that will be key for the future of industrial resilience. To make the most of its huge market with a talented workforce and world class companies, policies need to reduce regulatory uncertainty and provide a clear investment roadmap. Robust frameworks will help European industries get back on their feet while also accelerating decarbonization. As one of the speakers noted: “Only he who worries about the future will make it better”, which summarises the spirit driving the conversation at the roundtable.

A strong practical focus ran throughout the program. Sessions on integrity and compliance in public and business sectors examined concrete risks related to the misuse of public and private funds. Participants discussed how integrity failures, risk assessment, compliance tools, and institutional safeguards can reduce opportunities for abuse before they become systemic.

Another key pillar of the workshop was the role of free press, open data, and civil society in fighting corruption. Presentations highlighted investigative journalism and transparency mechanisms as essential accountability tools, particularly in contexts where formal oversight institutions are weak or politicized. The sessions also introduced practical methods for researchers and advocates to use data and evidence strategically in policy and advocacy work.

An especially powerful moment of the workshop was the visit to the Stasi Prison Memorial in Erfurt. Experiencing this site offered a stark reminder of how secrecy, fear, and unchecked authority enable long-term abuse of power. The visit connected Germany’s memory culture with contemporary debates on corruption, showing how remembering past injustices can serve as a form of prevention and democratic vigilance today.

The workshop concluded with a panel discussion on building integrity through memory and lesson learning, followed by student case presentations examining anti-corruption struggles in Pakistan, the Philippines, and the United States (Chicago and West Virginia) and the role of investigative journalists in El Salvador and their regional impact. Across these diverse contexts, common patterns emerged: power asymmetries, resistance to accountability, and the central role of non-state actors in pushing for change.

The Brandt School thanks Professor Heike Grimm, Christoph Kowalewski (Integrity & Compliance Consultant), Matthew Jenkins and Katja Bechtel (Transparency International), and Rukshana Nanayakkara (Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Global Outreach and Community) for contributing their expertise and grounding the workshop in real-world policy experience.

Platform for Impact-Driven Innovation

The 2026 edition once again demonstrated how student-led initiatives can address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Rather than a conventional presentation format, the Social Innovation Lab offered a hands-on platform where students test their ideas in front of practitioners and experts. Each presenter delivered a concise pitch followed by constructive feedback from a jury with experience in social entrepreneurship, innovation policy, and impact-driven organizations.

This year’s jury included:

• Markus Pins, Engagement Preis Foundation
• Professor Dr. Nikolaus Seitz, Bauhaus University Weimar
• Cristina Bendiek Laranjo, Program Manager, Kinnings Foundation

Student Projects at a Glance

This year’s cohort presented a wide range of initiatives addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges across different regions:

• JustRight Community Farm by Taylor Major-Dame: To reduce food insecurity, increase economic mobility, and regenerate rural communities through a community-farm social enterprise.
• Skill Training & Empowerment Program (STEP) by Rufus Chea: To empower Liberian women through skill training and financial literacy.
• KELP Forward by Bea Pielago: To increase income stability by scaling sustainable seaweed livelihoods in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
• Agile Facilitation for Public Policy & Social Impact by Rebeca Olascoaga: To support institutions and organizations to design, test, adapt, and scale policies or social interventions using Agile and human-centered methodologies.
• Clean Cook Stove for Enhanced Wellbeing by Nnenna Ebem & Bernard Osei-Frimpong: This social business deploys clean cookstoves in rural communities in Eastern Nigeria to reduce health risks for women, curb deforestation, and create a sustainable local energy ecosystem.
• Kijiji Yeetu Solar Empowerment Project (KYSEP) by Michelle Valentine Aluoch: Powering rural enterprises through clean, affordable solar energy.
• BridgeEd Vietnam by Thi Ha Nguyen: Community Education Centres for English & Future Skills, equipping underserved students mainly from suburban/rural areas in Vietnam to access practical English and future skills, preparing them for professional career development.
• Urne Plus by Max Spannaus: A design-driven family business producing high-quality handcrafted wooden urns with a focus on aesthetics, craftsmanship, and individualization.

The diversity of projects reflected the interdisciplinary nature of the course and the strong link between social entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Bridging Theory and Practice

The Social Innovation Lab represents the final step of a structured learning process that spans the entire semester, from understanding social entrepreneurship concepts and business models to pitching and impact assessment. It also mirrors real-world conditions, requiring students to clearly communicate their ideas, respond to critical questions, and refine their concepts based on expert feedback.

In her closing remarks, Prof. Dr. Heike Grimm emphasized the importance of experimentation, collaboration, and long-term thinking in social entrepreneurship, encouraging students to continue developing their projects beyond the classroom.

Looking Forward

The 2026 edition of the Social Innovation Lab once again highlighted the Brandt School’s commitment to practice-oriented education and socially responsible leadership. By linking academic learning with real-world challenges, the Social Entrepreneurship course equips students with the skills and mindset needed to drive meaningful change across sectors and regions.

The project adopted a multi-dimensional analytical approach, examining open data through three critical perspectives. The regulatory analysis explored open data requirements and opportunities across EU, federal, and state levels, mapping the complex compliance landscape facing Thuringia. The strategic assessment evaluated open data's integration within Thuringia's broader digitalization agenda and e-government initiatives, examining how data sharing aligns with state policy priorities. The technical investigation focused on data standards, infrastructure requirements, and interoperability challenges, particularly regarding connectivity to national and European data portals.

The resulting deliverable provides Digitalagentur Thüringen GmbH with evidence-based, prioritized recommendations that offer both diagnostic clarity and actionable guidance. The analysis assesses Thuringia's current position within Germany's open data landscape while identifying feasible next steps for sustainable, interoperable, and strategically effective open data implementation. To inform their analysis, the project group traveled to Berlin for expert consultations with Open Data Informationsstelle Berlin and Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland. They complemented these in-person meetings with virtual interviews featuring experts from DigitalAgentur Brandenburg and other leading open government practitioners across Germany.

This capstone project represents the fourth collaboration between Dr. Bokhari and Digitalagentur GmbH Thüringen. Previous project groups have examined Thuringia's digitalization strategy, digital competencies for state administration, and digital transformation in vocational education. This sustained partnership demonstrates the Brandt School's ongoing commitment to supporting Thuringia's digital policy development through rigorous student-led research and analysis.

The research results focus on three main aspects of resilience:

1. Adaptability of agriculture to climate change: Farmers in the region have already developed remarkable adaptation strategies to climate change. They are continuously making decisions to adapt cultivation methods, such as sowing times, soil treatment and the implementation of technical solutions such as irrigation systems.
2. Economic resilience and political and bureaucratic obstacles: Farmers face considerable economic challenges. Market structures and rising operating costs are putting a strain on financial resilience. Strategies such as direct marketing and renewable energies are not only optional, but often essential measures to stabilise income. Farmers' efforts are hampered by political and bureaucratic obstacles that make it difficult for them to adapt.
3. Psychological resilience and social significance: Despite low incomes, long working days and the feeling of often being misunderstood, farmers are proud of their work and emphasised the lack of recognition and appreciation for local products. As the ones feeding the country, they see themselves as playing a crucial role in society, especially in challenging times due to climate change, demographic change and global uncertainties.

Transdisciplinary dialogue as the key to success

The seminar, taught by Brant School Professor Achim Kemmerling, not only offered insights, but also impressively demonstrated how the dialogue between university and other areas of society works and is an enrichment for all involved. This dialogue is essential to reduce the gap between urban and rural areas and to promote better understanding, especially in times of increasing social tensions and information distortions. The seminar also makes it clear that solutions emerge in practice through direct contact and dialogue.

Commitment and thanks

Special thanks go to the committed students and farmers who played a central role and opened their doors to the students, making the project possible in the first place. The Thüringer Bauernverband e.V., the Thüringer Ökoherz e.V. and the Gesellschaft für konservierende Bodenbearbeitung were important partners in the project.

Top Risks is an annual flagship report of the Eurasia Group, a leading global risk consultancy. The event, moderated by current Brandt School student Christian Castro, turned into a lively discussion between the Eurasia expert and the students on what will lie ahead on world politics.

In her lecture, Morgan emphasized that climate change is one of the top risks facing Germany, but with the United States backing out of major climate deals and creating broader geopolitical disruption, she outlined four recommendations for Germany to derisk and continue to push pro-climate global policy.

Her first recommendation is to derisk from the United States federal government by working with sub-national actors. She pointed to successful deals with California and South Carolina, as well as city governments, as proof that this strategy can be an effective path forward. 

She also recommends that Germany look to Asia, Africa, and South America for climate partners. She said that China will be a key actor for reducing emissions over the coming years and advocated for a pragmatic, ambitious deal with China that brings energy security, economic security, and climate security together. 

Morgan also states that the EU should embrace reforms to ensure it becomes a global shaper rather than a global taker. For example, she recommends the EU should restructure to make roles and hierarchies clearer and to prevent siloed thinking among different EU entities.

Finally, she calls for a new form of multilateralism. "The G7 and the G20 are no longer the sites where we can expect impactful climate deals to be made. Other settings where leaders from many countries come together, like the Conference of the Parties, will become increasingly important", she affirmed.

Morgan concluded by saying that a better, greener future is possible and calling on students to bring about that change. “We will need people. People with passion and the stamina to stay with it through the ups and downs,” she said. “People who have a deep commitment to creating a climate-just world and a belief that we can create change, even in these darkest moments."

The meetings offered complementary perspectives on Germany's open data landscape. At ODIS Berlin, Max Eckert demonstrated practical solutions, introducing students to the organization's role as Berlin's 'open data help desk' and showcasing initiatives like GeoExplorer, an AI-powered tool for searching geospatial data, and Gieß den Kiez, a civic application coordinating community-based urban tree watering. At Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland, Dénes Jäger provided the broader context, outlining structural challenges facing open data implementation across German states, including limited resources, insufficient political prioritization, and gaps in data literacy within public administration, while highlighting successful collaboration models such as Linked Open Data projects enhancing state budget transparency. The insights gained from these meetings will inform the project group's comprehensive analysis and recommendations for advancing open data practices in Thuringia. 

This project represents the fourth policy initiative Dr. Bokhari has led at the Brandt School in partnership with Digitalagentur GmbH. Previous project groups have examined Thuringia's broader digitalization strategy, digital competencies for state administration, and digital transformation in vocational education, demonstrating the Brandt School's sustained engagement with the state's digital policy priorities. 

How to apply 
Submit your application as a single PDF containing three components. First, include an abstract of no more than 500 words (in English or French) that states the research question and core argument, outlines the data and method (or conceptual approach), specifies the empirical focus (e.g., country, region, or case), indicates the most relevant workshop panel(s), and notes the stage of the paper (e.g. idea, ongoing analysis, draft manuscript, or published).

Second, include a short motivation for participation that also explains briefly how the contribution speaks to the twin transition (green and digital), even if one dimension is primary. Third, include a CV of no more than two pages with your affiliation, disciplinary background, research interests, and relevant outputs. Please note that applications from Lusophone Africa are strongly encouraged, but participants should be able to present and engage in either English or French. Send the single PDF to evans.awuni@uni-erfurt.de (Cc elvisa@uj.ac.za) with the subject line “Point Sud 2026 Green and Digital Futures Submission”. Please direct enquiries to: evans.awuni@uni-erfurt.de.