At this interdisciplinary conference in Erfurt on November 20-21, 2026 we will discuss how democracy has developed historically, the challenges it faces today, and how it can be shaped in the future. Read more about the topic and program here.
The next lecture in the "Perthes in Conversation" series will focus on "August Petermann and the Cartography of the Russian Empire". The Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt cordially invites all interested parties to the Ahnensaal at…
Democracy has evolved over time and is, at the same time, a subject of contention. Under the title "Umkämpfte Demokratie" (Hard-fought Democracy), a conference at the University of Erfurt on 20 and 21 November will explore how democratic systems came…
Professor André Brodocz has been elected as the new President of the University of Erfurt. In today’s election, the University Assembly voted in favour of him by a very large majority. In autumn 2025, he was identified and nominated by a selection…
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