Hybrid Threats – Protection and Enhanced Resilience of Critical Infrastructure
Information and impressions regarding the Common Module (23–27 February, 2026).
The Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H) welcomed, for the first time, fifteen international EMILYO cadets from seven European countries to a one-week Common Module in the framework of the European Initiative for the Exchange of Military Young Officers (EMILYO / Military Erasmus). With this, HSU/UniBw H marks an important milestone in international military education and European networking.
For this pilot project, HSU/UniBw H developed its own Common Module worth 2 ECTS under the title “Hybrid Threats – Protection and Enhanced Resilience of Critical Infrastructure.” The academic lead was Dr.–Ing. Lars Ole Fichte.
The organisation and coordination of the EMILYO project were carried out by the International Office of HSU/UniBw H under the leadership of Linda Weiß, who, together with her team, played a key role in preparing and enabling the project.
The module began with an official opening by Colonel Roman Lau (Head of the Student Affairs Division) and Prof. Dr. Christina Schaefer (Vice President International Affairs). From the outset, it became clear what EMILYO stands for: joint academic learning, European exchange, and the promotion of interoperability among future officers.
The academic programme was complemented by joint activities that encouraged exchange beyond the lecture hall. These included, among others, a harbor tour through the Port of Hamburg, an international swimming competition and a joint barbecue evening.
The first EMILYO Common Module at HSU/UniBw H demonstrates how European military education is increasingly growing together through joint academic modules—academically sound, international, and practice-oriented. Starting in July 2027, it is planned to offer the EMILYO format annually at Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg and to establish it as a permanent component of international teaching.
Letzte Änderung: 18. March 2026