Central European University
On June 19, 2026, Central European University celebrated its 35th Commencement Ceremony in Vienna, honoring 459 graduates from more than 90 countries around the world.
The ceremony featured addres...
How can universities help sustain democracy in an age of political polarization, declining trust in institutions, and growing authoritarian pressures?
In this special lecture and scholarly roundta...
At the 2026 CEU Excellence and Academic Awards Ceremony, Central European University recognized outstanding faculty, staff, and doctoral graduates whose work exemplifies academic excellence, innova...
What will it take to defend and rethink human rights in a fractured world?
In this Presidential Lecture at Central European University (CEU), Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Found...
In this edition of 35 Years, 35 Voices, Alex Soros, chair of the Open Society Foundations, reflects on CEU's enduring legacy, its commitment to critical thinking and open society values, and why in...
Feminist politicians and activists share firsthand experiences of resisting backlash and advancing gender equality in challenging political contexts.
Featuring Tania Verge (former Catalan Minister...
This roundtable brings together leading researchers to explore how feminist actors across Europe and globally resist anti-democratic and anti-gender movements through solidarity, care practices, an...
What can football teach us about teamwork, collaboration, and professional learning?
With the FIFA World Cup approaching and the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final coming to Budapest, economist Gabo...
Political scientist Cas Mudde delivers a timely lecture at Central European University, examining how Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping Europe, liberal democracy, and the global...
The CEU Spring Ball returned to Vienna for the first time as part of the CEU Alumni Reunion, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university for an unforgettable e...
The Central European University Alumni Reunion brought together graduates from around the world for a memorable weekend of reconnection, inspiration, and celebration in Vienna.
Over three days, 22...
To mark CEU’s 35th anniversary, we invited 35 voices who reflect the spirit and diversity of our community.
Aljazia Alzaabi reflects on how Central European University became a place where traditi...
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Office of the President and Rector at Central European University is pleased to present the third event in the CEU 35th Anniversary Presidential Lectu...
Take a look back at an inspiring evening of science, discovery, and innovation at Central European University during the Long Night of Research 2026.
Visitors of all ages explored 15 interactive r...
As climate change reshapes our world, it is also redefining the boundaries of human rights.
On April 17, 2026, the CEU Department of Legal Studies and the University of Vienna co-hosted a one-day ...
To mark CEU’s 35th anniversary, we invited 35 voices who reflect the spirit and diversity of our community. #ceu35
From Lodoe Gyatso, CEU’s Alumni Chapter Leader in New York—on Central European U...
For Mary Patterson McPherson, this resilience is what makes CEU stand out. A former CEU Trustee, she has been a leading figure in advancing higher education, particularly for women. In this edition...
Lea Ypi delivers a powerful lecture at Central European University, exploring the themes of dignity, historical injustice, and personal memory through the lens of her latest book, “Indignity: A Lif...
This event presents the launch of George Soros and the Roma: Praxis, Equity and Empowerment, a major new contribution to debates on Roma rights, philanthropy, and social transformation.
Hosted by ...
To mark CEU’s 35th anniversary, we invited 35 voices who reflect the spirit and diversity of our community. #CEU35
Central European University is an institution of advanced research and teaching, ...