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Located in Berlin, the Europe Gateway provides Indiana University with a physical presence in Europe.

Your gateway to activities in Europe

Located in Berlin, Germany, the Indiana University Europe Gateway office supports scholarly research and teaching, conferences and workshops, study abroad programs, distance learning initiatives, executive and corporate training, alumni events, and much more. The IU Europe Gateway Office, first and foremost, is symbolic of Indiana University’s desire to work i

n a spirit of mutually beneficial cooperation with European universities, businesses, and other institutions, as well as Europe’s social and cultural leaders. IU Europe is incorporated in Germany as IU Consulting and Research Germany GmbH and is a subsidiary of an IU-affiliated entity, Indiana University International Consulting and Research, LLC.

06/08/2026

Join us for this upcoming European Encounters session on September 3 –the anniversary of the treaty of Paris that ended the War for Independence – as early American historian Christopher Young and Franklin scholar Mark Canada take a look at two American icons and the impact of their European encounters.

September 3, 2026 | 6pm CEST / 12pm EDT

More information and registration: https://events.iu.edu/ovpia/event/2336849-the-french-encounters-of-benjamin-franklin

01/07/2026

📣 We'd like to highlight this opportunity from our partner, Cultural Vistas, for members of the Indiana University community working on or interested in remembrance work, corporate social responsibility, civic engagement, and transatlantic exchange.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Building Cultures of Remembrance (BCOR) Program!

This transatlantic exchange program brings together professionals from Germany and the United States to explore the intersection of remembrance work and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Through study tours in both countries, participants will examine how engaging with the past can strengthen social cohesion and inspire responsible action today.

The program is open to professionals from the private sector, civil society and academia with an interest in remembrance work and civic engagement.

Developed and implemented by Cultural Vistas, BCOR is funded by the Transatlantic Program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Hans and Berthold Finkelstein Foundation.

📅 Application deadline: July 12, 2026

Find more information here: https://culturalvistas.eu/our-programs/professional-study-tours/bcor

30/06/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Roberta Pergher, our wonderful colleague and Europe Gateway Academic Director on her promotion to Professor at IU's Department of History, IU College of Arts and Sciences.

Roberta's research interests center on modern European history, in particular fascism and colonialism, and most of her publications to date lie at the intersection of the two historiographies of Italian Fascism and of interwar imperialism. Within these broad areas, she has explored, among other topics, borderlands, sovereignty, and citizenship as well as migration and everyday life, and has deployed a variety of methodologies including oral history.
Since 2023, she has not only served as our academic director, but also as director of EURO, IU's Institute of European Studies at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.

We would also like to congratulate other esteemed IU colleagues on their various promotions, who we had the pleasure to welcome and host in Berlin or have otherwise collaborated with in recent years – including Asaf Lubin from Indiana University - Maurer School of Law, Teresa Kovacs, Allen Hahn and Irit Dekel from the IU College of Arts and Sciences, and Amy Johnson from the IU School of Health & Human Sciences.

25/06/2026

On Monday, the IU Europe Gateway had the pleasure to partner with the U.S. Embassy Berlin for a conversation with Isaac M. Soares, Mascot Program Specialist for the Indianapolis Colts, exploring the power of sports to build bridges across cultures.

Isaac shared insights into his work, creating unique fan experiences, strengthening community engagement and establishing Blue as one of the key tools in the Colts’ international strategy. We also finally found out what it tastes like when Blue "pies" you in the face 😉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging exchange!

Photo credit: U.S. Embassy Berlin

22/06/2026

Last Friday, the IU Europe Gateway welcomed scholars and guests to the conference Literary Economics // practices, actors, knowledge in Berlin.

Co-organized by Filippo Petricca (Indiana University Bloomington) and Esther Schomacher (Zeppelin University), the conference brought together researchers of Italian, Spanish, French, German, and English literatures to explore the many intersections between literature and economics across historical periods.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in three panels, exchanged ideas, and discussed topics ranging from money, debt and value to literary markets, economic imaginaries and the material conditions of literary production. Spanning medieval, early modern, and (post-)modern contexts, the conference highlighted the value of interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

Thank you to all presenters and attendees for contributing to a day of thoughtful discussion and intellectual exchange at the IU Europe Gateway.

17/06/2026

In partnership with the U.S. Embassy Berlin, we are delighted to welcome you for a conversation exploring the power of sports to connect communities, inspire audiences, and build bridges across cultures.

Many members of our community of alumni, partners and friends of IU may already know Blue, the beloved mascot of the Indianapolis Colts. During Colts events hosted by the IU Europe Gateway in 2024 and 2025, we had the chance to meet the mascot and experience firsthand the joy and energy Blue brings to a room.

This conversation offers a unique opportunity to hear from the person helping bring those experiences to life.

Our featured guest, Isaac M. Soares, is a sports entertainment professional whose career has spanned some of America’s most iconic sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and MLB. As Mascot Program Specialist for the Indianapolis Colts, Isaac helps lead the international growth Blue – creating unforgettable fan experiences, strengthening community engagement, and developing digital content that reaches millions of fans around the world.

Monday, June 22
9:30–11:00 a.m.
U.S. Embassy Berlin
Pariser Platz 2, 10117 Berlin

Space is limited, and advance registration is required for Embassy access.
Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/daTpQXrx

© Photo credit to Arundhati Shenoy for capturing Blue's character so well at the Gateway in 2024

25/05/2026

Join us for the upcoming conference Literary Economics // practices, actors, knowledge at the Indiana University Europe Gateway on Friday, 19 June 2026.

Co-organized by Filippo Petricca (Indiana University Bloomington) and Esther Schomacher (Zeppelin University), the conference brings together scholars of Italian, Spanish, French, German, and English literatures to explore how literary works engage with economic ideas and practices across time.

Speakers include:
Dirk Brunke, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
James Dorson, Freie Universität Berlin
Ellen Grünkemeier, Universität Bielefeld
Melissa Kennedy, Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich
Christian Meierhofer, Universität Kassel / Universität Bonn
Annika Nickenig, Freie Universität Berlin
Filippo Petricca, Indiana University Bloomington
Joanna Rostek, Universität Leipzig
Esther Schomacher, Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen
Christoph Söding, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Focusing on themes such as money, debt, and value, the event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue across medieval, early modern, and (post-)modern perspectives — offering new ways to think about the relationship between literature and economics.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of engaging discussions in Berlin.

Attendance is free of charge and open to anyone interested. Please register here: Literary Economics // practices, actors, knowledge: https://events.iu.edu/ovpia/event/literary-economics-practices-actors-knowledge

21/05/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the 2025 cohort of the Wells Scholars Program, led by Christoph Irmscher, — currently in Berlin for their 10-day study abroad program — and introducing them to our vibrant city.

The Scholars took part in an intensive program, including visits to the Berlin State Opera, Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, Wannsee, and Potsdam, as well as the Philharmonie Berlin, where Noah Bendix-Balgley, First Concertmaster and IU alum, welcomed the students and generously answered their questions before the concert.

The Wells Scholars Program at Indiana University supports exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to service. This immersive Berlin experience complements their studies by fostering global awareness and encouraging thoughtful engagement with Germany’s history, politics, and culture.

19/05/2026

Yesterday was a day full of insightful discussions on Japan-Europe-U.S. relations in Berlin.

In the morning, we had the pleasure of hosting a policy seminar at the IU Europe Gateway organized by Adam Liff, Ph.D., Professor of East Asian International Relations and Director of the 21st Century Japan Politics and Society Initiative at Indiana University Bloomington. The seminar brought together experts from European universities, government, and research institutions to discuss recent developments affecting Europe, Japan, and the United States.

Later in the day, in collaboration with the Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin, we hosted the public international conference “Japan-Europe-U.S. Relations in Turbulent Times” at the JDZB in southwest Berlin.

Leading international experts discussed key challenges shaping Japan-Europe-U.S. relations in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on strategic alignment, security cooperation, economic security, China, defense policy, and evolving transatlantic and Indo-Pacific partnerships.

A special thank you to H.E. Mitsuko Shino, Ambassador of Japan to Germany, Botschaft von Japan in Deutschland, for her keynote address and thoughtful responses to the many questions from participants, and to all speakers for their valuable insights.

27/04/2026

Join us for an International Policy Conference on Japan-Europe-U.S. Relations!

On May 18th from 1:30 PM, leading experts from Japan, Europe, and the USA will convene at the Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin (JDZB) for a public conversation on major foreign policy issues affecting trilateral relations. This event is organized through Indiana University's IU Europe Gateway and hosted at JDZB.

Program highlights:

• Keynote Address by H.E. Mitsuko Shino, Ambassador of Japan to Germany

• Two panel discussions featuring an international group of leading experts on Japan and Indo-Pacific affairs:
◦ Panel 1: “State of Play: Assessing Japan-Europe-U.S. Strategic Alignment in the Indo-Pacific”
◦ Panel 2: “Japan as the Security Partner of Choice for the U.S. and Europe: Challenges and Opportunities”
• Free, in-person, and open to the public; held in English

For details and to register, please visit the website: go.iu.edu/7tF9mV

Adresse

Indiana University Europe Gateway, Building B, Gneisenaustraße 27
Berlin
10961

Telefon

+4930698078847

Webseite

https://europe.iu.edu/

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