Events 2024
Here you can find an overview of our events this year. Contact us if you want to know more.
Borders, Minorities and their Perceptions in Scientific Studies (21.04. - 25.04.)
In cooperation with the Zeit-Stiftung BUCERIUS, the Minority Competence Network invited 15 committed alumni to take an in-depth look at the topic of minorities in the German-Danish-Frisian border region. Some of the participants, who already had experience from various Zeit-Stiftung programmes, already had prior knowledge of the topic of borders. However, the seminar offered them the opportunity to expand their knowledge with the new aspect of minorities.
The participants travelled to the border region from cities such as Hamburg and Berlin, but also from countries such as Argentina and Canada.
The seminar was characterised by critical and lively discussions in which a wide variety of perspectives and views were represented. The German-Danish minority model and the specific situation in the German-Danish-Frisian border region were discussed, challenged and communicated particularly intensively.
We would like to thank the Zeit-Stiftung BUCERIUS for the successful cooperation and look forward to further joint projects.
This event was sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Culture of the State of Schleswig-Holstein.
Politics of Reconciliation and Commemoration (01.07. - 05.07.)
In collaboration with the Centre for History, Democracy and Reconciliation (CHDR), the Minority Competence Network (MKN) invited 17 dedicated participants to the North Sea Academy in Leck from June 1st to 5th to engage deeply with the topic "Politics of Reconciliation and Commemoration."
The participants gained comprehensive insights into the history and present-day situation of minorities in the German-Danish border region. Highlights included lectures by experts such as Thomas Wegener-Friis and Anders Kring, visits to the German Museum in Sønderborg, and excursions to significant historical sites. Personal stories and encounters with minority members were particularly enriching.
A special highlight was the excursion to Denmark, where participants visited the German Museum in Sønderborg and the Düppeler Schanzen. The informal exchange with minority members during a shared lunch at Knivsberg was enthusiastically received. Further excursions included visits to the Frøslev Prison Camp Museum and the monument to deported Sinti and Roma in Flensburg.
On the final day, a World Café was held, where participants engaged in small group discussions with experts on topics such as Public History and Education. These interactive discussions provided opportunities to address open questions and give feedback.
We thank the CHDR for the successful collaboration and look forward to future joint projects. This event was funded by the Ministry of General and Vocational Education, Science, Research, and Culture of the State of Schleswig-Holstein.
