WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION: Studying in crisis regions

What is it about?

The exhibition displays texts and photographs about studying under conditions of crisis, war, or conflict. The focus is on studying in a crisis zone with highlights on individual experiences: everyday life, fears, hope, resilience, doubts.

Who can participate?

The following are especially invited:

• Students who are currently studying or have previously studied in regions affected by crisis, war, or conflict
  
• Students whose education is directly affected by political, social, or military crises
  
• People with close personal ties to such study experiences

Contributions can be made anonymously.

What contributions are possible?

• Texts (e.g., experience reports, diary entries, short essays)
  
• photos
  
• or a combination of text and image

Languages: German or English (other languages are also possible and will be translated if necessary).

All contributions should have a clear connection to the course of study and to life in a crisis context.

Important Notice

• The exhibition aims to promote respect, sensitivity, and diversity of perspectives.
  
• Political propaganda, hate speech, or incitement to violence are prohibited.
  
• All submissions will be reviewed and curated in advance by a committee.
  
• The copyrights remain entirely with the authors.

Detailed information on guidelines, selection procedures, and data protection can be found on the right.

Why participate?

With your contribution:

• you give space to experiences that often remain invisible
  
• you contribute to greater empathy and understanding in the university context
  
• you will be part of a collaborative student exhibition at the TUHH

Submission & Contact

📩Submissions and questions to:
submissions[at]asta.tuhh.de

Please send your contribution along with a short description and (if desired) a note indicating whether you wish to remain anonymous by March 15, 2026, at the latest.