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Call for Applications: International Summer Camp in Weimar “Youth in Cold-War Europe and Beyond” Weimar, Germany | August 15–24, 2025

The Department of Humanities and Arts of EHU invites students and master’s students of the European Humanities University to apply for the International Summer Camp “Youth in Cold-War Europe and Beyond,” which will take place from August 15 to 24, 2025, in Weimar, Germany. The event is a joint effort by European Youth Education and Youth Meeting Centre, Weimar (an organization with which we have already successfully collaborated in 2024 during a study trip to examine the dissonant legacy of the Buchenwald concentration camp) and other European institutions.

This unique international program explores the intersection of political, social, and cultural history in 20th-century Europe, with a particular focus on how young people were shaped by – and responded to – state authority during the Cold War. Through a combination of interactive workshops, discussions, excursions, and creative projects, the camp offers an engaging space for reflection on youth agency, democracy, visual narratives, and state control – both historically and in today’s Europe.

Program Highlights:

  • Workshops on youth participation, state power, and individual freedoms
  • Exploration of Cold War visual culture and media literacy
  • Excursions to Erfurt, Weimar, and other destinations
  • A range of creative and collaborative learning formats
  • International exchange with young people from across Europe

The program is designed for participants aged 18–27 and is based on principles of non-formal education, ensuring both academic depth and accessible formats for discussion and learning.

Practical Information:

  • The number of places in the EHU group is limited to 5 students (she selection will be made on the basis of motivation notes).
  • Accommodation, meals, and activities will be fully covered.
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed within certain limits.
  • A participation fee of €50 applies.
  • The working language is English.

Interested students should fill out the application form at the following link:
👉 https://forms.gle/8rBhnfe48BtuM6am7

Application Deadline: June, 10.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Cold War history, enhance your media and visual literacy, and connect with peers from across Europe.

For questions, please contact: Associated Prof. Stsiapan Stureika, stsiapan.stureika@ehu.lt

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