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Date: May 16 and 17, 2025
Location: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Organizer: ZSM, Center for Social Environment Research and Method Development

About the workshop

The 28th Methods Workshop on Qualitative Educational and Social Research will take place on May 16 and 17, 2025 for the 28th time. The workshop is organized by the Center for Social World Research and Method Development (ZSM) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.

This workshop offers scientists a forum to work on their own or third-party data material from current research projects under expert guidance in various working groups. The focus is on an intensive examination of material, methodological and methodological questions as well as the practical challenges of everyday research.

Program

• May 16, 2025: Start of the workshop with various working groups
• May 17, 2025: Continuation of the research workshops and in-depth exploration of topics

Additional offerings on Friday morning:
Increased focus on current topics and methods. Sessions offer focused introductions and opportunities for exchange. (Meet the Expert)

Lunch lecture:
Prof. Dr. em. Fritz Schütze
“Explorations on the cognitive power of individual case analysis in reconstructive-qualitative social research on the empirical basis of the autobiographical-narrative interview and its conceivable practical relevance”

Registration and applications

• Registration modalities for participants without own material:

Registration deadline: April 30, 2025

• Applications for participants with their own material:

Application deadline: March 31, 2025

Registrations and applications are possible from February 10, 2025 via the following link:
To registration and application

More information:

For detailed information on the working groups, the group leaders, the schedule, the location and the registration conditions, please visit our website:
More about the workshop

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to the 28th methods workshop in Magdeburg!

 Dear Interested Parties and Members of the Evangelical University Council,

The winter semester of 2025 has already come to an end, but our commitment to the academic community and dialogue on faith continues. After a successful academic church service at the beginning of the year, I would like to bring your attention to the upcoming events in the summer semester through this newsletter. We have an exciting season ahead with many opportunities to engage in conversation, ask questions, and grow together.

Dates for the Summer Semester 2025:

April 29, 2025: Academic Church Service

• Time: 19:15
• Location: Wallonerkirche
• Preacher: Prof. Dr. Thomas Schmidt
  The first academic church service of the summer semester will begin with an inspiring sermon by Prof. Dr. Thomas Schmidt. This service is a wonderful opportunity to engage with faith in the academic setting and to experience community.

May 13, 2025: Academic Evening

• Time: 19:00
• Location: Community Hall, Neustädter Str. 6
• Topic: Studying Under Challenging Conditions – Identifying Problems and Finding Solutions through Selected Examples
  The academic evening will provide a platform to discuss the challenges faced by students. In times of societal and global upheaval, it’s crucial to reflect on how students and universities can adapt to changing conditions. Together, we’ll work on solutions and engage in meaningful dialogue.

June 25, 2025: Academic Church Service

• Time: 19:15
• Location: Wallonerkirche
• Preacher: N.N.
  The second academic church service of the summer semester will feature a sermon by N.N. Join us for another thoughtful evening of faith and fellowship. We invite you to come together in prayer and be inspired.

After all events, we warmly invite you to join us for a gathering with snacks and drinks, where we can reflect, converse, and share new ideas.

Forward-Looking Topics and Continuing Education:

In September, the University Council will meet for a retreat in Drübeck. During this retreat, we will focus on the important topic of “Racism-Sensitive Language and Mindful Communication.” This training will help us as council members become more sensitive and mindful in our communication, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.

Statement from the Evangelical University Council:

In this context, we would also like to highlight an important statement from the Evangelical University Council. This statement addresses the current situation at universities in Magdeburg and invites reflection on issues of discrimination and integration. You can find the statement in the attachment or view it online here.

For further reading, we recommend the following links:

• Anti-Discrimination Office of Saxony-Anhalt
• Statement from the Integration and Migration Advisory Board of the City of Magdeburg

Evangelical Student Community (ESG) and the Semester Program:

The Evangelical Student Community is also busy preparing an exciting program for the upcoming semester. We will once again be involved in three events at the Church Convention in Hannover. A highlight will certainly be the Fête de la Musique on June 21, 2025, starting at 18:00, featuring Klezmer music by Harry's Freilach from Berlin. Be sure to mark this date!

We Look Forward to Another Year of Fellowship:

In closing, I would like to warmly invite you to participate in our events and take the opportunity to connect with other students, faculty, and members of the academic community. It is always a joy to engage with the vibrant community of the Evangelical Student Community and the University Council. Let’s make this summer semester a time of growth and togetherness.

Warm regards,
Dr. Angela Kunze-Beiküfner
University Chaplain / Evangelical Chaplaincy
Evangelische Studierendengemeinde (ESG) / University Chaplaincy Magdeburg
Neustädter Str. 6, 39104 Magdeburg
Email: Pfarrerin@esg-magdeburg.de
Website: www.esgm.ekmd-online.de
University Council Magdeburg