News

Festschrift Published for Prof. Istvan Perczel

October 10, 2025
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The Department of Historical Studies is delighted that a Festschrift for Prof. Istvan Perczel has now been published.

Emy Merin Joy Wins Prestigious Prize

September 22, 2025
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Our recent PhD graduate Dr Emy Merin Joy has won the 2025 Père Paul Scholarship for Eastern Christian Studies. The award encourages and rewards young scholars in Syriac Studies.

Three Marietta Blau Grants Awarded

September 18, 2025
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Following on from a successful round of applications last academic year, PhD candidates from the department have again been awarded three Marietta Blau Grants. These are given by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research to excellent PhD scholars at Austrian universities.

The Department Mourns the Passing of University Professor Emeritus Alfred J. Rieber

September 17, 2025
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CEU and the Department of Historical Studies mourn the passing of University Professor Emeritus Alfred J. Rieber (1931-2025). Prof. Rieber was a beloved mentor, friend, and colleague who shaped the department, as well as the field of Russian and Soviet history.

30th Anniversary Annual of Medieval Studies

September 12, 2025
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The jubiliee volume of the Annual of Medieval Studies has recently been published. Combining contributions from alumni and current PhD candidates, it provides an overview and celebration of the depth and breath of investigation into the medieval world in the new Department of Historical Studies at CEU.