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New UniGR-CBS Publication : Thematic Issue about cross-border Labor Markets
The object of the current Thematic Issue is not to focus on the individuals (the cross-border commuters) but on the organization of the cross-border labor markets. We move from a micro perspective to a macro perspective in order to underline the diversity of the cross-border labor markets (at the French borders, for example) and shed light on the many aspects that…
Call for Contribution “Observations in times of Covid-19. Borders – Boundaries – Border Regions”
In times of the current Covid 19 pandemic, borders have gained an importance again. The UniGR-CBS will discuss this development in its online section "BorderObs". It is a place for the rapid publication of observations and scientific commentaries on current events.
New measures introduced in the various countries, such as the necessary certificates for cross-border workers or home…
First graduates of the trinational UniGR Master programme Border Studies
Two years of intensive and sometimes strenuous study in three countries and at four universities (Metz, Luxembourg, Saarbrücken and Kaiserslautern) lie behind them - two years which have proved rewarding in many respects. With their studies, the students did not only obtain a trinational degree, but also the best conditions for employment in organizations and companies working across borders.…
Extended until 19 April 2020 - Second session of the MOOC “Spatial Analysis Beyond Borders”
Due to the current situation, the second edition of the "Spatial analysis beyond borders" MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) has been extended until 19 April 2020. Registration is open here until 10 April 2020 now.
Throughout the five weeks of the course, participants can exchange with each other and the moderators on the videos and resources used for the MOOC. In particular, a common…
New section "Downloads"
Discover our new "Downloads" section where you can download our flyers and newsletters!
5th Greater Region Forum “Current challenges of spatial development in the Greater Region” - cancelled
Cancelled due to the current spread of the corona virus SARS-CoV2
The 5th Greater Region Forum “Current challenges of spatial development in the Greater Region” will take place on Marc 19, 2020. Registration is now open here.
The forum focuses on current spatial development trends in the Greater Region and the challenges they pose. In a discursive exchange between science,…
5th Seminar UniGR-CBS - "Spatial Planning Cultures in Border Areas - Challenges and Prospects" 27 & 28 February 2020
The next UniGR-CBS seminar "Spatial Planning Cultures in Border Areas - Challenges and Prospects" will take place the 27th and 28th February 2020 in Kaiserslautern.
Spatial planning generally stops at national and administrative borders. However, instruments such as financial or legal incentives from the European Union promote cooperation across national borders. Currently, in some…
Migration and Borders: The report of the 3rd Forum Greater Region is online
The theme of the "Greater Region Forum" held on 14 March 2019 was "Migration and borders: between regulation and integration". At the third edition of the Forum organised this time under the scientific direction of Birte Nienaber (University of Luxembourg) and Piero Galloro (University of Lorraine), historic and contemporary migratory movements in the Greater Region were presented and…