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The Past in the Present: How Societies Use History ( 10/26/26 )

Per E-Mail eingestellt von bettina.brandt@uni-bielefeld.de:

Dear Master’s students,

We are pleased to invite you to apply for *The Past in the Present: How
Societies Use History*, a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in History
taking place in 2027 and hosted by the University of Suceava, Romania.

  • What is the programme about?*

The programme explores how the past continues to shape the present and
how societies use history to define identities, justify political
choices, negotiate collective memory, and address contested legacies.
Drawing on comparative perspectives from Czechia, France, Germany,
Romania, and Sweden, participants will examine the connections between
historiography, politics, and public memory, particularly in times of
crisis, when established historical narratives are challenged or
reinterpreted.

  • Programme schedule*

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15 February 2027 – Online preparatory session

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8 March 2027 – Online workshop I

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22 March 2027 – Online workshop II

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12–16 April 2027 – On-site programme in Suceava, Romania

The programme is worth *4 ECTS credits*.

  • Costs and funding*

There are no tuition or participation fees. Travel, accommodation, and
food costs during the on-site week are funded through an Erasmus+
mobility agreement.

  • Who can apply?*

Master`s students and PhD researchers in History.

  • How to apply*

To apply, please send a brief motivation letter to *Anastasia Serikova*
at anastasiia.serikova@uni-bielefeld.de.

  • Application deadline: 15 November 2026.*

If you are interested in exploring how history shapes contemporary
societies and how historical narratives influence public debates, we
warmly encourage you to apply!

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Dr. Bettina Brandt
Fakultätsreferentin für Internationales, Öffentlichkeit und wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs
Profilbereiche Kultur/Geschichte: Politik - Bild - Kunst, Geschichtskulturen

Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Geschichtswissenschaft, Philosophie und Theologie | Abt. Geschichtswissenschaft
Universitätsstr. 25
D-33615 Bielefeld
Büro: X A2-242

Tel.: +49 521 106-3238
bettina.brandt@uni-bielefeld.de

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