Budapest, Hungary skyline at night.

Department statement

Please read the statement from the Department of German and Slavic Studies and the Central and East European Studies Program at the University of Manitoba (March 3, 2022).

Statement against Russia's invasion of Ukraine (PDF)

News and events

Public talks, conferences, publications and more regularly showcase research, history and current events from the region.

The Central and East European Program Lecture Series

Local, national and international experts present academic and community roundtables, book launches, graduate student presentations and more in this annual program sponsored by the CEES Program and the Department of German and Slavic Studies.

  • Priorities and "7 Red Lines" in Modern Education: Canadian-Ukrainian Experience

    Dr. Mykola Zhurba, Visiting Scholar

    Monday, March 18, 2024
    2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
    307 Tier
    Coffee reception to follow.

    Dr. Zhurba presents a philosophical interpretation of modern education. He discusses priorities of its development in the context of globalization and digitalization of modern societies. Dr. Zhurba outlines a new educational paradigm through the concepts of phronesis and non-linear thinking.

    Dr. Mykola Zhurba is a Visiting Scholar in the Department of German and Slavic Studies at UM and a Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities and Methods of Teaching in the Luhansk Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education (Ukraine). His research focuses on philosophical, psychological, and administrative aspects of modern education. He develops courses on modern education for university students and faculty. 

    Moderator: Dr. Orest Cap, Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Education, UM

    Questions? Contact german_slavic@umanitoba.ca

  • Headshot of Mykola Zhurba.

Programs of study

Study with us

Countries of the region include:

    • Austria
    • Belarus
    • Bosnia
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Czechia
    • Estonia
    • Germany
    • Hungary
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Macendonia
    • Moldova
    • Montenegro
    • Poland
    • Romania
    • Russia
    • Serbia
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Ukraine

Courses investigate topics such as:

    • state formation, democratization and economic reforms
    • totalitarianism, nationalism and military conflicts
    • social, political, cultural and religious history
    • the arts and contemporary society (literature, fine arts, architecture, gender, religions)
    • the role of language (identity and citizenship, maintenance, shift and endangerment)
    • security (terrorism, trafficking of women and children, organized crime syndicates)
    • demographic movement (displaced peoples, diasporic formations, refugees, guest workers)
    • education (rewriting of curricula, establishment of new institutions for higher learning)

Student resources and opportunities

Career opportunities

The study of Central and Eastern Europe provides training for a wide range of professions that require skills in communication, interpretation and research. A first-hand understanding of an area, and fluency in one of its languages, can open doors to careers in industries such as:

  • business
  • academia
  • journalism
  • politics
  • commerce
  • education
  • travel
  • translation

Undergraduate research awards (URA)

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to work with our leading faculty researchers and gain valuable experience.

Learn more and apply for a UM URA

Financial aid and awards

The Central and East European Studies Program provides awards, scholarships and bursaries at all levels of study (usually administered by the Department of German and Slavic Studies). Students are also eligible for university fellowships and national awards. Further awards and scholarship opportunities might be found in conjunction to specific study and work abroad programs and travel courses.

You'll find awards in the UM-wide awards database, including the following:

  • Special Departmental Achievement Awards and Scholarships: For high achievement / promise in undergraduate courses in Central and East European Studies (administered by the Department of German and Slavic Studies).
  • C. E. L'Ami Prize in Slavic Studies: For demonstrating outstanding achievement in Slavic studies.
  • Anastasia Sawula Prize: For highest standing in Ukrainian I or another Slavic literature course.
  • Sam and Mary Szach Scholarship: For completion with good standing of at least one year in a Slavic studies program.

Study and work abroad

Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russia and Ukraine — these are the exciting destinations where you can study abroad. The reasons for studying abroad vary, but students almost universally describe these experiences as life-changing.

Join a student group

  • German Students' Association (GSA)

    Through their various activities they promote an environment where students can feel free to practice and improve their language skills, meet other students with similar interests and above all, have fun!

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  • Polish Student Association (PSA)

    PSA creates a student community that promotes Polish language and culture courses, offers an opportunity for Polish students to connect and hosts fun events to get students through the year.

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  • Russian Language Club (UMRLC)

    A club where students can practice and improve their language skills, meet other students with similar interests and organize events related to Russian language and culture.

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  • Ukrainian Students Association (UMUKRN)

    UMUKRN offers events and fun activities for students to connect, practice language skills and learn more about Ukrainian-Canadian culture.

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Contact us

At times, departmental support staff are working from home and can be reached via phone or email.

Central and East European Studies Program
328 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellor Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

204-474-9516
Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm