The Holocaust forms a crucial chapter in European history, as well as a central issue in the contemporary European politics of memory. Today, researching the Holocaust, educating about the Holocaust and remembering the Holocaust remain a common European intellectual duty.Holocaust and Genocide
The presumption that concepts, arguments, and ideas are timeless has been replaced in recent decades by an awareness of their unavoidable historicity and temporality. Based on methods proposed by such scholars as Reinhart Koselleck, Quentin Skinner, John Pocock, and Michel Foucault which focus on
Research on biosciences and biotechnologies has evolved greatly during the past few decades. Biosciences and their novel applications have an enormous impact on society as they shape our understanding of life, death, sickness, health, and environmental sustainability. The rise of new medical
The course is an introduction to the study of contemporary political issues that are international in scope: war, globalization, terrorism, human rights, immigration, development, and the environment. Topics include relations between states, international organizations such as the United Nations,
Designed for students with their background in engineering, art and design, or business, the Interdisciplinary Product Development course is ideal for students who are interested in the product development of investment or consumer goods. This course is recommended for students in their 3rd year
This course introduces students to integrated marketing communications as a part of marketing and a company's business processes. Different stages of marketing communications planning, communications effects models as well as limitations and strengths of different communications methods and
In the course of the International Summer School 2011 the STYRIAN ACADEMY will in particular address the technologies and implementation strategies at the interface between smart grids and mobility as well as challenges arising from de-central feed-in to (electricity) grids. It will also deal with
Urban green space is vital for the inhabitants of urban areas, because it provides such benefits as recreational and educational opportunities, aesthetic experiences - not to mention human health benefits. These unsealed, permeable areas are also essential for the provision of other, life
Intercultural encounters have increased rapidly along with globalisation. It is no longer just a limited group of people - sojourners, expatriates and those traveling outside their native countries - who must face the challenges of intercultural encounters, as an increasing number of us encounter
The use of forest resources is becoming more globalized while the demand to safeguard remaining natural forests, satisfy aesthetic, economic, and economic needs is increasing. The effects of climate change, the recovery of degraded forest soils, the management of environmental services as well as
