George Soros and the Roma

August 12, 2026

Earlier this year, CEU and RSP co-hosted an event focusing on the launch of George Soros and the Roma: Praxis, Equity and Empowerment. 

The discussion brought together the authors and leading scholars to critically examine the legacy of George Soros and his efforts to support Roma communities across Europe.

Angela Kocze, Chair of Romani Studies Program, was one of the discussants and she raised a few critical reflections.

Romani lives articles

August 9, 2026

It it's important for us to promote articles, op-eds that contribute to knowledge production and critical reflections. 

We are happy to promote two news items involving RSP community members. One is from Ildiko Ignacz, RSP alumna, ans another, which is an interview with Angela Kocze, RSP Chair.

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Alumni news: Jozsef Bader in Tennessee

July 28, 2026

We love hearing updates from our alumni! Jozsef Bader, graduated from RGPP in 2024. After graduation, he enrolled in a master's program, now he holds an MA degree in education science. 

The Little Sun of Prague: The Khamoro Festival and the CEU Romani Studies Study Trip of 2026

July 1, 2026

What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Prague? One might mention the Charles Bridge, the Castle, Wenceslas Square, as well as Franz Kafka, Miloš Forman, and Václav Havel. However, since May 27-31of this year, when we, the CEU Romani Studies Program, went on a field trip to the Czech capital, we realized that such a list would be incomplete without the “Khamoro World Roma Festival”.

Michal Mižigár’s Speech - Lety

May 23, 2026

On May 19, 2026, Michal Mižigár, RGPP alumni and former Romani language tutor, gave a speech at the commemorative ceremony in Lety u Písku, Czech Republic, where participants paid their respects to the memory of the victims of the former WWII-era concentration camp for Roma and Sinti.

Read the full speech in the Romea article -click below: