Aarhus University and Universität Erfurt agree MoU on an ongoing exchange of scholars

The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet, Aarhus University) and Max Weber Center for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies (MWK, Universität Erfurt) is a new highlight for both institutions and the Universities of Aarhus and Erfurt. Already in the past fruitful exchanges have taken place with workshops, conferences, seminars and papers given by colleagues of the respective other institution. These continuous cooperations have now led to a formalising of the relationship. The two colleagues who have headed and represented the institutions are Professor Rubina Raja (director of UrbNet) and Professor Jörg Rüpke (vice-director of Max-Weber-Kolleg). They have paved the way for this Memorandum that secures the foundation for expanding the academic partnership. The agreement seeks to promote an ongoing exchange of scholars at both junior and senior level, with the intention of sharing expertise and fostering joint projects.

As part of the collaboration agreement, Professor Jörg Rüpke has been awarded a 5-year renewal of his adjunct professorship at Aarhus University, now affiliated with UrbNet. A number of research and teaching stays has been planned, during which Rüpke will offer lectures, contribute to conferences as well as co-organise and co-teach (with Rubina Raja) a series of doctorate courses on historiography.