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Award ceremony at the Swansea Waterfront Museum. I Photo: Körber-Stiftung

04 July 2025

„We’re a Competition, but Most Importantly a Celebration”

Thirty-five years and more than one million pounds award money later, the Welsh History Competition is attracting more schools than ever.

One of the awarded French submissions I Photo: Year 8, Collège Pierre Mendès France, Soyaux

03 July 2025

”We’re the Last to Hear Firsthand” – Passing the Torch of Memory

At the 2024/25 EUSTORY France award ceremony, young participants from Germany and France were celebrated for their thoughtful and creative explorations of liberation and its enduring legacy in Europe’s shared history.

Participants of the 26th Estonian History Competition | Photo: Aldo Luud

16 May 2025

Duration and Interruption. Estonian Youth Revisit the Past

What endures when history is interrupted? Estonian students looked for answers in old calendars, banned books, and hand-carved wood for the 26th edition of the Estonian History Competition.

Participants of the Annual EUSTORY Network Meeting in Oslo I Photo: Körber-Stiftung/Ilja C. Hendel

16 March 2025

Beyond Bias – Teaching History in a Polarised World

How can we teach history and critical thinking in an increasingly polarised world? Some answers from the EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting in Oslo.

"Being Tolerant Is and Should Be Hard"

How can we continue working for a peaceful future while facing terror and violence? At the EUSTORY annual meeting, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and former CEO of the Learning Center on Utøya, made a moving plea for more courage, especially when engaging in difficult dialogues. The most important thing: interest in and appreciation of each other.

The finalists of the 7th edition of the Albanian History Competition” Ask Your Grandparents” I Photo: Conference videography Service Albania-CVSA

22 February 2025

Record Numbers for Albania’s History Competition

The “Ask Your Grandparents” competition reached a record number of participants in 2025. Through essays, art, and multimedia projects, young people preserve historical memories, challenge historical narratives, and strengthen intergenerational dialogue.

Debate on Polish-German relations | Photo: KARTA Centre Foundation

16 January 2025

Insights into Polish-German Relations Past and Present

In a high-level debate on 18 December 2024, Polish EUSTORY partner reflects on milestones in German-Polish history and culture of remembrance.

22 December 2024

Russian History Competition “Man in History” Continues

Even though its organisers have been forced into exile, the former Russian History Competition “Man in History” continues. The entries of the “autumn competition” for pupils between 14 and 16 years were now presented by Zukunft Memorial in an online presentation.

Educational Programme „Solutions Not Sides“ Wins Bridging Gaps Award

The UK-based initiative convinced the jury with their education programme for British secondary schools on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.