Our visiting lecturer Dr. Srishti Malaviya has published her latest article in the Review of International Studies journal
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/review-of-international-studies/article/abs/beyond-production-following-nomadic-space-in-ir/734A092CFDD7F0B95F030FA4705D6D1D 

The paper critiques dominant approaches in International Relations that treat space mainly as a socially produced outcome. Using Deleuze and Guattari’s ideas of nomadism and the war machine, it argues for viewing space instead as an open process of becoming, emphasizing “smooth space” and its latent possibilities beyond fixed structures. Through the case of violence in Punjab during the 1947 Partition, the study shows how nomadic forces disrupted organized spatial orders. It calls for new methodological shifts that embrace indeterminacy and expand how IR engages with space and violence.

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Our professor Kristina Roepstorff along with Professor Joël Glasman have published their latest article in Zeit Online  https://www.zeit.de/2025/25/humanitarian-studies-forschung-wissenschaft-krisen

In this article, they explore how humanitarian aid can become more efficient, fairer, and more professional amid the enormous financial challenges and the exploitation and misuse of humanitarian aid.

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Knowledge. From here. Under this motto, Magdeburg's scientific institutions open their doors late into the night and showcase knowledge generated locally in Magdeburg. Exciting experiments, laboratory tours, hands-on activities, and lectures provide visitors with insights into scientific fields and current research topics.

This year, the Long Night of Science will take place on June 14th from 6:00 PM to midnight . The program lists the duration and exact start times of each event; pre-registration is required for a few events.

Under this event, an interactive exhibition will take place regarding memes and hate in everyday life. Blow you find the description

Beyond the rainbow cat

How memes spread hate online

The digital space plays a central role in forming opinions in everyday life. Memes in particular have become an integral part of digital communication. They are fun and comment on topical social developments. But it is precisely in this seemingly harmless appearance where their political power lies. Why are memes particularly suitable for mobilisation by right-wing populist, extremist and conspiracy ideology groups? What narratives and aesthetic means do they use to spread racist, homophobic and misogynistic hate speech? And how can we counter them?
In the exhibition tour we invite you to reflect on these questions and show how we can recognise antidemocratic persuasion strategies, even if they are subtle and humorous. The guided tour offers participant a space to discuss the challenges posed by online hate and to jointly develop practical ideas on how democracy can be defended through the own creative use of memes.

More information here