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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · 2d

Aksana Ulanovich and Andrii Kostyriev’s course will uncover the techniques, tactics, and means by which media shape – and are shaped by – democratic and authoritarian contexts through discussion, debate, and collaborative research.
offuniversity.org/current-cour...
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Media Communication in the 21st Century with Aksana Ulanovich and Adrii Kostyriev, Wednesdays 2pm hosted at the Geschister Scholl Institute fot Political Science at LMU, co-sponsored by New University IN Exile Consortium

Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · 9d

We are proud to present three new online courses starting in mid-October. All our courses are free to join, free of charge and free in content! Sign up
today! offuniversity.org/current-cour...
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@unimarburg.bsky.social @humboldtuni.bsky.social @urbanstudiesfoundation.org

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Urban Studies Foundation @urbanstudiesfoundation.org · 12d

🌍 Exciting opportunity! Register for "Cities at War" – Online Lecture Series

🔸 By scholars from war-torn cities

📅 Fully online | Free & open to all
👉 ow.ly/6eiM50X2pZz

Organised by #USF, BeirutUrbanLab, DKVD, Rojava Univ, Off Univ, Humboldt Uni Berlin

#CitiesAtWar #UrbanStudies #ConflictCities

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · 20d

Join babykilla @iambabykilla.bsky.social in their workshop, “Drag As A Liberating Teaching Methodology”, on Sept. 20, 16:30 (CEST) and explore how performance and play can create inclusive, critical, and joyful learning environments.

More info about Off Fest📍https://offuniversity.org/off-fest-2025/

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · 27d

The morning after, on September 21, we will conspire with activist and representatives of organizations to think about how we can build more solidarity among all knowledge workers.
For details: offuniversity.org/panel-discus...

How to build more solidarity among all knowledge workers.

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · 27d

Together with Asli Vatansever, @ygmarshall.bsky.social and Felicia Kompio @gewberlin.bsky.social, we will discuss what MAGA does to academic freedom in the US and what that means for working conditions in Germany for all scholars. Join us on Sept. 20 at 7pm online or @Engelnest in Berlin.

Common Struggles, Unequal terms. Towards Fair working Conditions for all Scholars. Panelists Asli Vatansever, Felicia Kompio, Yannick Giovanni Marshall

International at-risk academics working in German academia and organisations campaigning for better working conditions will critically discuss the latest developments for US academia and what they mean for existing challenges such as precariousness, abuse of power and the state of academic freedom.

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 4

On September 20, Off Fest will open with a workshop led by @dr-ferda-fa.bsky.social on the experience of the Critical Peace Network.

For more information, visit our website 📍 offuniversity.org/off-fest-2025/
Don’t forget to register to help us with the planning📝 nc.offuniversity.org/index.php/ap...

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join us on September 20–21, 2025, for our yearly meeting and the 2nd Off Festival.
The festival will include workshops, a panel discussion, art performances, film screening and discussion, music, dancing, and shared meals.
For more information, visit our website 👉 offuniversity.org/off-fest-2025/

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jul 22

Our newsletter for the Summer 2025 is out. Enjoy reading! mailchi.mp/5a695c4cd605...

Summer Newsletter - Yaz Haber Bülteni - Sommernewsletter

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jul 11

The lecture series is organized together with The Beirut Urban Lab, the department of social sciences @humboldtuni.bsky.social, the University of Rojava and Diyarbakır Kültür ve Tabiyat Varlıkları Koruma Derneği. We are thankful for the support @urbanstudiesfoundation.org

Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jul 11

Off University is inviting proposals for contributions to our online lecture series "Cities at War". Until 3 August 2025, scholars from war-torn cities who are unable to continue their work due to the conditions of war can apply for a teaching and writing stipend. offuniversity.org/call-cities-...

Call for Contibutions

Call for Contributions to the Online Lecture Series “Cities at War” for the 2025-26 Winter Semester

offuniversity.org

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are honored to be among the recipients of the @urbanstudiesfoundation.org 2025 Seminar Series Award with out lecture series "Cities at War", together with the Beirut Urban Lab, the Institute of Social Sciences @humboldtuni.bsky.social, the University of Rojava and Diyarbakır Association (DKVD).

Urban Studies Foundation @urbanstudiesfoundation.org · Jul 10

We are happy to reveal the fourteen projects supported in our 2025 Seminar Series Awards!
👉 Read more about the grants here: www.urbanstudiesfoundation.org/2025/07/09/a...

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@petoandrea @petoandrea.bsky.social · Jun 26

Discussing self-censorship as a survival strategy and academic performance evalutation as a threat to academic freedom. EPOKA University 📕📙📖📗📘⤵️

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jun 27

Greetings back to Tirana 🥰 @petoandrea.bsky.social @opencostaction.eu #universitywithoutborders

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@petoandrea @petoandrea.bsky.social · Jun 27

@offuniversity.bsky.social @opencostaction.eu @proac.bsky.social #digital #selfdefense for #academics

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Netzwerk Nachhaltige Wissenschaft @nnwiss.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our statement of solidarity with our colleagues in the U.S.: Don’t take academic freedom for granted. “We commit ourselves to defend the university as a vital node of civil society.” netzwerk-nachhaltige-wissenschaft.de?p=548

Statement on Academic Freedom – Netzwerk Nachhaltige Wissenschaft

netzwerk-nachhaltige-wissenschaft.de

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İlke TV Haber @ilketvcomtr.bsky.social · Jun 6

🖊️Ferda Fahrioğlu yazdı: Yerelden yükselen barış zılgıtları

"Barış inşasının toplumsallaşması için çatışmadan etkilenmiş mağdurların/hayatta kalanların yerelden kendi sesleri, sözleri ve talepleri ile sürecin ana öznelerinden olmaları önemli"
ilketv.com.tr/yerelden-yuk...

Yerelden yükselen barış zılgıtları

PKK’nin 12. Kongre kararıyla kendini feshetmesinin üzerinden daha bir ay geçmemişken yerelden barış talepleri yükselmeye başladı. Bu talebi dile getirenler ise çatışmadan doğrudan etkilenmiş insanlar,...

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@petoandrea @petoandrea.bsky.social · Jun 6

More paralels between Harvard University and @CEU. It is painful how silent Harvard University was when @CEU was attacked, betrayed and defeated. This is a very possible outcome.. Do not be like Harvard-get prepared and support other universities till you can. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | An authoritarian came for my university. His objective was clear.

Viktor Orban expelled Central European University from Hungary. Now, Donald Trump is re-creating his playbook.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · Jun 2

2024 yılında Eleştirel Barış Çalışmaları projemiz kapsamında Kürt bölgesindeki barış sürecinde yerel yönetimlerin rolüne odaklanan üç uzman yuvarlak masa toplantısı düzenledik.
Toplantıların raporlarını web sitemizdeki linkleri takip ederek okuyabilirsiniz.
offuniversity.org/tr/baris-sur...

Barış Süreci - Off University

Off University Rosa-Luxemburg-Vakfı'nın desteğiyle üçüncü yılında “Eleştirel Barış Çalışmaları”na devam ediyor. 2024 yılında Kürt coğrafyasındaki barış

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İlke TV Haber @ilketvcomtr.bsky.social · May 30

🖊️ Ferda Fahrioğlu yazdı: ‘Kan Parası’ barışı sağlar mı?

"Toplumda var olan kan parası ile barıştırma geleneği bir kadın üzerinden çarpıtılmakta ve kadın linç edilmekte"

ilketv.com.tr/kan-parasi-b...

‘Kan Parası’ barışı sağlar mı?

Yazımı Kürt barışı ile ilgili yazmayı düşünüyordum, ne var ki son bir haftada gündemi meşgul eden “kan parası” davası beni bundan alıkoydu. Bunda doktora tezimi kan davası, öldürme, yaralama gibi çatı...

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · May 28

Take a look at this publication by Off University on "Urgently Wanted: Freedom of Academic Learning and Research. An argument for further research into the educational aspirations of New Berliners". replito.pubpub.org/pub/igm8kv22
#universitywithoutborders

Urgently Wanted: Freedom of Academic Learning and Research

An argument for further research into the educational aspirations of New Berliners

replito.pubpub.org

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KIU - Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies @kiu-network.bsky.social · May 27

📌CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Research Fellowships on Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (October to December 2025) ⏩ Infrastructural Fragmentation, Infrastructural Resilience: InterdisciplinaryPerspectives on Techno-Politics and Crisis ⏪ ☎️ Online consultation: 10.6.25, 2.30 P.M. @viadrina.bsky.social

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Adel Dashela @adel2025.bsky.social · May 25

We are pleased to invite you to the online seminar:
"Transitional Justice Approaches in Yemen: Tribal Customs and the Legal Context."
🗓Thursday, May 29, 2025
🕓4:00 - 5:00 PM (Sana'a Time)
💻Via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗣️ In Arabic (with translation into English)

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İlke TV Haber @ilketvcomtr.bsky.social · May 17

📍Eleştirel barış ağı kuruldu… Ajandasında neler var, barış nasıl toplumsallaşacak?
📍Sürecin beklenen adımı, hukuki düzenlemeler ne zaman hayata geçecek?
📍Kadınların barışın toplumsallaşmasındaki rolleri ne?

#DünyaHali 20.00'de İlke TV'de
Yayını #canlı izlemek için: youtube.com/live/_8ZdqWR...

#CANLI l Sürecin beklenen adımı, hukuki düzenlemeler ne zaman hayata geçecek? l #DünyaHali

YouTube video by İlke TV

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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · May 20

@offuniversity.bsky.social'dan Ferda Fahrioğlu
@hakikatadalet.bsky.social'dan Noémi Lévy-Aksu, İnsan Hakları Derneği'nden Hüseyin Küçükbalaban, Rosa Kadın Derneği'den Esra Çiçek Mercan ile birlikte @ilketvcomtr.bsky.social'da Eleştirel Barış Ağı'nı konuştuk. www.youtube.com/live/_8ZdqWR...

#CANLI l Sürecin beklenen adımı, hukuki düzenlemeler ne zaman hayata geçecek? l #DünyaHali

YouTube video by İlke TV

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