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@ceu
Central European University
5 years
Our new home in Vienna: 51 Quellenstrasse in Favoriten, at the heart of Viennaโ€™s multicultural 10th District, one of the cityโ€™s most diverse locales. #SeeUatCEU
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Central European University
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CEU expresses its grave concern over the detention and sentencing of alumna Ann Vellikok, in Russia by Russian authorities. Full statement โžก๏ธ
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Central European University
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Warmest of welcomes to our next President and Rector, Professor Shalini Randeria! The first woman to hold this position, she is noted for her scholarship in the anthropology of globalization, law, the state and social movements.
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@ceu
Central European University
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CEU is touched by the support shown in Budapest. Thank you all that marched for academic freedom. #istandwithCEU
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Central European University
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CEU Forced Out of Budapest: To Launch U.S. Degree Programs in Vienna in September 2019 #istandwithCEU
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@ceu
Central European University
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Freedom day! Our student Ahmed Samir Santawy has been released. We rejoice with Ahmed, his family, and his partner @YildizSouheila and all who supported him during these difficult times. Ahmed, we canโ€™t wait to #SeeUatCEU in Vienna for the beginning of term! 1/3
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We need your support now more than ever. Here's how you can help: Thank you! #istandwithCEU
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From all of us to you: #ThankYou and #HappyBirthdayGeorgeSoros !
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Central European University
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CEU thanks all those who took to the streets of Budapest to support academic freedom in Hungary. #istandwithCEU
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@ceu
Central European University
6 years
CEUโ€™s BoT announced today that incoming students for our U.S.-accredited masters and doctoral programs will study at the new CEU campus in Vienna from AY 2019-20. #IStandwithCEU
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@ceu
Central European University
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Central European University is now accredited as a private university in Austria! Details here:
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Central European University
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Happy birthday to CEU founder, George Soros! Thanks to your vision and generosity, our 19,000+ alumni and students are making a daily difference around the world. 1/2
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@ceu
Central European University
2 years
Thrilling news: By presidential decree, our student Ahmed Samir Santawy is to be set free tomorrow. We thank everyone who has been supporting the efforts to secure his release from prison. Weโ€™re with you Ahmed! #freeahmedsamir #AhmedSamirSantawy #ุงู„ุญุฑูŠุฉ_ู„ุฃุญู…ุฏ_ุณู…ูŠุฑ
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โ€œI established CEU In 1991 as a graduate school for the social sciences and humanities. My goal was to help the countries emerging from the dark days Soviet repression. I wanted to create a university that takes its principles and social responsibility seriously.โ€ George Soros
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Central European University
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Sunset over Favoriten โค๏ธ
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Central European University
7 years
CEU Responds to Proposed Amendments in Hungarian Higher Education Law. #IstandwithCEU
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Central European University
1 year
In advance of Sergei Guriev's @sguriev lecture on 1/9, we spoke with him about spin dictators, populism and key skills needed to equip todayโ€™s students for the current world. ๐Ÿ‘‰
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@ceu
Central European University
6 years
We're proud to announce that @ceuhungary ranks in QS Top ๐Ÿ’ฏ @TopUnis in 5 subjects, and our Hungarian accreditation has been renewed. #SeeUatCEU in 2018-19!
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Central European University
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Today at our Vienna campus, the new @CEU letters are going up!
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Central European University
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Google searches for โ€œCentral European Universityโ€ became truly global over the last week #istandwithCEU
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Central European University
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. @ceuhungary condemns attempt to intimidate academics, NGOs in Figyelo. The publication of such a list, in the context of the recent election campaign, is contemptible, says CEU Pres/Rector @M_Ignatieff . #istandwithCEU
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@ceu
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Youโ€™ve all heard the exciting news: Central European University is opening a campus in Vienna this fall. In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing photos of the campus refurbishment process to show you how our new home away from home is progressing. #SeeUatCEU in Vienna, soon!
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@ceu
Central European University
2 years
Our student #AhmedSamirSantawy is one of many persecuted scholars held in #Egypt . To mark the 1st anniversary of his arrest, weโ€™re hosting the #FreeAhmedSamir Conference on #AcademicFreedom in Egypt w/ @amnesty @ScholarsAtRisk @TimepDC . Join us Jan 25th!
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@ceu
Central European University
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CEU and the Complexity Science Hub @CSHVienna have joined forces to co-present @netsci2023 the flagship conference of the @netscisociety . From July 10 to 14 Vienna will become the global center of network scientists => #CEU #NetSci202
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@ceu
Central European University
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Congratulations, CEU Class of 2017!
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Central European University
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. @ceuhungary in talks to establish a satellite #campus in Vienna, complementing its home campus in Budapest and its American site at @BardCollege in New York State.
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Next Monday, 1/9, we welcome Sergei Guriev @sguriev economist and Provost @sciencespo , for a lecture on the Economics of Populism and Hybrid Regimes. Join us in person or online. RSVP ๐Ÿ‘‰ @CIVICA_EU
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CEU President Ignatieff calls for immediate release of Ahmed Samir Abdelhay Ali. Ahmed, an Egyptian student pursuing his Master's degree at Central European University in Vienna was detained by the police in #Egypt on February 1, 2021. Full statement โžก๏ธ
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CEU expresses solidarity with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences following the adoption of a law stripping the prestigious Hungarian institution of its research institutes.
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Dr. Michael Ludwig, @stadt_wien Mayor presents the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the City of Viennaโ€”the cityโ€™s highest awardโ€”for great commitment to education and human coexistence, to George Soros, CEU Founder @OpenSociety @AlexanderSoros #Vienna
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@ceu
Central European University
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Vindication for CEU and a victory for #academicfreedom ! The European Court of Justice ruled that with #LexCEU , #Hungary breached WTO law, EU law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Thank you to all our supporters worldwide!
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US Ambassador Cornstein says he's working toward a solution for CEU to stay in Hungary; CEU a priority for US government #istandwithCEU #USAmbHungary
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CEU to Remain in Budapest for 2017-2018 Academic Year, Hopes for Long-Term Solution #istandwithCEU
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Congratulations, CEU Graduates! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #CEUGraduation2018
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Central European University
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We need your support more than ever. Thank you! #IstandwithCEU #weareCEU
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Central European University
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#HappyHolidays from @ceuhungary ! Thank you for standing with us all year. #SeeUatCEU in 2019! / Kellemes รœnnepeket kรญvรกn a CEU! Kรถszรถnjรผk, hogy velรผnk voltak egรฉsz รฉvben. Talรกlkozunk 2019-ben!
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๐Ÿ“ขWe're delighted to announce that @ceuhungary ranks 41st in #Politics and #InternationalRelations , 44th in #Philosophy , in #SocialPolicy and Administration, and 4 our our subjects are in the QS ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ’ฏ @TopUnis in the worldโ—๏ธ #SeeUatCEU in 2019-20!
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@ceu
Central European University
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Itโ€™s official: CEU will start operating at the Otto Wagner site, #Steinhof , in 2025! โ€œWith this signing, CEU is making Vienna its permanent homeโ€ says CEUโ€™s Rector and President Michael Ignatieff at a special ceremony at the #Vienna Rathaus @Stadt_Wien
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The exhibition "Unissued Diplomas" opened today to mark the one-year full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The exhibition features 24 diplomas issued posthumously to students from Ukraine who have been killed in the war.
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@ceu
Central European University
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. @cns_ceu Network Science student maps #IstandwithCEU popularity on @Twitter
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Central European University
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We are delighted to announce that @M_Ignatieff has been elected 5th President and Rector of @ceuhungary .
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We are delighted to announce that applications for CEU's graduate programs are now open! #ApplytoCEU #SeeUatCEU | Central European University
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Central European University
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CEU Condemns Passage of Amendments to Hungaryโ€™s Higher Education Law Restricting Academic Freedom #IstandwithCEU
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@ceu
Central European University
4 years
They've done it! Today 629 students were conferred at CEUโ€™s 29th Graduation ceremony - our first ever-virtual commencement. Speakers included @M_Ignatieff and @AlexanderSoros . Let's face it: our students rule, and this year's cohort more so than ever.
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Central European University
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Thank you for your continuing support! See what you can do to help @ceuhungary at . #IstandwithCEU #aCEUvalvagyok
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Less than a year after announcing it was forced to move its U.S. degree teaching, Central European University (CEU) officially inaugurated its new campus in Vienna #ceuvienna @georgesoros @M_Ignatieff
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@ceu
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Watch how the "C" "E" "U" letters made it to the top of our Vienna campus.
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Central European University
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CEU has launched the Invisible University for #Ukraine , a certificate program for undergraduate and graduate students whose studies have been affected by the war. Participation in the program, which kicked off on April 20th, is free of charge. ๐Ÿ‘‰
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Congratulations to Prof Susan Zimmermann of @ceuhungary 's Depts of Gender & History, on receiving a @ERC_Research Advanced Grant of nearly โ‚ฌ2.5 million to study the history of womenโ€™s #labor activism in Eastern Europe! #EUfunded
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿš€ Let's raise awareness of the barriers that still exist for women in science and work towards creating a more inclusive and diverse scientific community. #WomenInScience @elsaandres3
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Central European University
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Crouds outside @ceuhungary chanting "free country, free university" & "nothing about us without us" #istandwithCEU
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@ceu
Central European University
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Our ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ to Professor Janos Kertesz of the Department of Network and Data Science on being elected to the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters! ๐Ÿ‘‰
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CEU founder George Soros reiterates commitment to securing the universityโ€™s future. @AlexanderSoros @OpenSociety
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Central European University
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In 1995, Founder George Soros and CEUโ€™s first President and Rector Alfred Stepan ceremonially opened the Nรกdor utca 9 building in Budapest. ๐Ÿ“ท: CEU #SeeUatCEU #myCEU #CEU30for30
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. @ceuhungary Signs MOU with @BardCollege , Retains Aim to Stay in Budapest #istandwithCEU
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CEU Complies with #LexCEU on U.S. Educational Activities, Calls on Hungarian Government to Sign Agreement with New York State #IstandwithCEU
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The CEU Library in Budapest has one of the largest English language collections in the fields of humanities and social sciences in Hungary. This isnโ€™t a filter; itโ€™s film from the '90s. ๐Ÿ“ท: CEU #SeeUatCEU #myCEU #CEU30for30
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@ceu
Central European University
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Weโ€™re partnering with leading research institutions @Unibocconi @EuropeanUni @thehertieschool @SNSPA_oficial @sciencespo @handels_sse to form #CIVICA - The European University of Social Sciences! Read more:
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CEU expresses solidarity with the students and faculty of Bosphorus University over the erosion of academic freedom and detention of students. Full statement โžก๏ธ #bogaziciuniversity @unibogazici_en
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@ceu
Central European University
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CEU offers a graduate education in a diverse, international community committed to open debate and inquiry, democracy, and cutting-edge research into the pressing issues of our time. So #applytoCEU today and #seeUatCEU in 2018-19!
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Central European University
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Our Board of Trustees has endorsed the Steinhof site in Vienna for the permanent CEU Vienna campus.
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Central European University
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Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are now open! Choose from among our BA, MA or PhD programs spanning 50 degrees across 15 subject areas! #seeUatCEU #studyineurope #studyinaustria
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CEU Condemns Attacks against Gender Studies Programs in Hungary
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Happy birthday to this crazy, graceful, decadent city, our stunning home, #Budapest ! #Budapest144
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. @ceuhungary President and Rector @M_Ignatieff Ignatieff received an honorary degree by @EdinburghUni at a ceremony July 3, 2018. Congratulations!
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โ€žOpen is hard, closed is a lot easier. You shut your ears, harden your heart, close your eyes and read off the script that someone handed to you. Open is hard but that is the only way for us" - CEU President Ignatieff at the inauguration ceremony of the Vienna campus #ceuvienna
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Central European University
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Jailed CEU student #AhmedSamirSantawy is on hunger strike to protest 4-year sentence: CEU appeals for clemency. Statement โžก๏ธ #free_ahmed_samir #freeahmedsamir
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Europe must not be silent, says German Federal President Frank-Walter #Steinmeier in speech to @europarl in support of CEU. #istandwithCEU
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CEU disagrees with President Ader's decision to sign the amendments to Hungaryโ€™s national #highered legislation
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We are delighted to announce that applications for CEU's programs are now open! #ApplytoCEU by February 1, 2018!
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. @ceuhungary Trustees Authorize Opening Recruitment for 2019. Read full press release here:
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The first cohort of Vienna-based CEU students began their classes yesterday. All photos by CEU / Alexander Chitsazan. You can find more photos of the first day at Quellenstrasse here:
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Welcome in Vienna @ceu โค๏ธ
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. @M_Ignatieff : NO university in EU has been put through what @ceuhungary has been put through. It's unacceptable. #istandwithCEU #lexCEU
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Central European University's honored to receive the @politiken #FreedomPrize together with @ScholarsAtRisk in recognition of our work to protect the freedom to think, question, and share ideas. On behalf of @ceuhungary , Pres/Rector @M_Ignatieff accepts the prize this evening
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Zsolt Enyedi, Pro-Rector for Hungarian Affairs and Professor at the Department of Political Science is awarded the prestigious Academic Award from the Presidium of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
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Central European University
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Re deadline extension @ceuhungary calls on Hungarian govt to sign NY-Hungary agreement without delay. #istandwithCEU
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Thank you for your continued support! #IstandwithCEU
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As a university that has had to defend its academic freedom and autonomy, CEU has a special obligation to speak out whenever the freedoms of other universities come under threat.
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Today, CEU and @TU_Muenchen signed an agreement creating a far-reaching academic partnership conditional on CEUโ€™s ability โ€œto continue granting US academic degrees in Hungary.โ€
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @vetenskapsakad issues press release in support of CEU #istandwithCEU
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CEU Expresses Solidarity with Hungarian Academy of Sciences #academicfreedom
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We express our support to all employees of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) and call upon the decision-makers to take the will of the Academy's Assembly into account. #westandwithMTA
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Heads of 23 top graduate universities in North America and Europe express support for CEU #istandwithCEU
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To mark the 100-day milestone of his arrest by Egyptian authorities, CEU students placed cardboard cutouts of Ahmed Samir Santawy around our campus. Join our call for his immediate release! โžก๏ธ #free_ahmed_samir #ahmedsamirsantawy ๐Ÿ“ท: Adam Hushegyi
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CEU has achieved its best ever ranking for research and teaching by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a leading provider of higher education global rankings.
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Dear followers, we just updated our Twitter handle to @ceu !
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How does #networkscience contribute to modelling the spread of epidemics? @dnds_ceu Associate Prof @MartonKarsai will discuss this with a focus on the #COVID pandemic in Hungary for the 2020 Celebration of Hungarian Science by #HungarianAcademyofSciences .
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We encourage you to submit a letter to Hungarian President Jรกnos รder. Thank you for your support! #IstandwithCEU
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. @ceuhungary students come to #Budapest from all over the world. Looking forward to a fantastic AY 1017-18 with you all. #WelcometoCEU !
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A new bill has been submitted to the Hungarian parliament amending the National Higher Education Act. CEU believes the government has no intention of creating the conditions in which international institutions like CEU can operate freely in Hungary.
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CEU calls on leaders of EU countries, @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN to defend #academicfreedom the integrity of EU universities #istandwithCEU
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A group of @ceuhungary students studying in New York issued an open letter to ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Minister of Foreign Affairs. Read the letter in full at #IstandwithCEU #aCEUvalvagyok
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โ€œA door has opened," says @ceuhungary Pres/Rector @M_Ignatieff , but CEU needs legal guarantees if the Bavarian solution is to work
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In 2017, the Hungarian gov't passed ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜น ๐˜Š๐˜Œ๐˜œ, which would make the continued operation of CEUโ€™s US degree programs in BP impossible. Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched for academic freedom and against ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜น ๐˜Š๐˜Œ๐˜œ. ๐Ÿ“ท: CEU, Daniel Vegel #SeeUatCEU #myCEU #CEU30for30
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In response to ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜น ๐˜Š๐˜Œ๐˜œ passed by the Hungarian government, the University launched the #IstandwithCEU campaign. ๐Ÿ“ท: CEU, Stefan Roch #SeeUatCEU #myCEU #CEU30for30
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โ€œThe feminization of leadership on the European extreme right is a real phenomenonโ€ says Dean of U/G Studies #DoritGeva in Aurel's amazing graphic treatment of her research into far-right women in iconic @canardenchaine . Read more @socioeurope @Coolstand
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