Scientific presentations
Veronika Mattes, Institute of Linguistics
More than 6000 languages are spoken worldwide. Knowing this diversity can help us to overcome borders. The more we know about the differences between languages, the better we understand the diversity of cultures, identities and possible perspectives on one and the same world.
Maik Schneider, Institute of Economics
Technological change, as now in the field of artificial intelligence, is overcoming the limits of what is feasible and harbours great potential for our prosperity. Is the market producing enough innovations and how do we want to shape technological progress?
Katharina Wieser, Wegener Centre for Climate and Global Change
The heat of climate change affects us all, but certain groups are particularly vulnerable. Pregnant women, newborns and young children, for example, are often overlooked. What impact does heat have on their health? And how can we protect them better?
>> Registration: Course 1 at 6 pm
Thomas Gremsl, Institute for Ethics and Social Studies
Fake news, hate speech and online radicalisation are challenging us: Do we have the skills to use social media responsibly and in a democracy-friendly way? What individual and social prerequisites are needed to make social media fit for democracy?
Veronika Mattes, Institute for Linguistics
More than 6000 languages are spoken worldwide. Knowing this diversity can help us to overcome borders. The more we know about the diversity of languages, the better we understand the diversity of cultures, identities and possible perspectives on one and the same world.
Maik Schneider, Institute of Economics
Technological change, as now in the field of artificial intelligence, is overcoming the limits of what is feasible and harbours great potential for our prosperity. Is the market producing enough innovations and how do we want to shape technological progress?
>> Registration: Course 1 at 8 pm
Nicole Bauer, Institute for Religious Studies
Religion shapes identities, belonging and boundaries. Even today, it shapes society, values and social dynamics. Religious studies decodes these processes and helps to question prejudices, promote dialogue and open up new perspectives on division and cohesion - essential knowledge for understanding a pluralistic society.
Georg Krainer, Institute of Molecular Biosciences
Proteins are the building blocks of life and control almost all vital processes in our bodies. However, due to their tiny size, they remain invisible to the naked eye. Biophysics overcomes these limitations: We use special methods to observe their lightning-fast movements and their complex interplay. This is how we uncover the secrets of life.
Michael Tieber, Institute for Theoretical & Applied Translation Studies
Translation overcomes not only linguistic, but also cultural and social boundaries. Even one of the oldest professions is being automated by artificial intelligence. What happens when a machine, rather than a human, translates language?
>> Registration: Course 2 at 6 and 8 pm
Maria Bertel, Institute for Public Law and Political Science
The transparent state overcomes borders: Decisions become visible and citizens gain access to information. Nevertheless, some information remains secret. It is important to find the right balance - between unlimited transparency and complete secrecy.
Sabine Haring-Mosbacher, Institute of Sociology
Emotions play a central role in perception, experience, social behaviour and memory. They are an orientation aid for people and control our behaviour. On the one hand, emotions and the associated understanding of norms, values and roles play a key role in establishing and stabilising social boundaries. On the other hand, they are also involved in constantly questioning and overcoming boundaries.
Kathrin Otrel-Cass, Institute for Educational Research & Pedagogical Training
We are researching how young people can be supported in developing their potential at school. When are teaching and learning fun and what influence does digitalisation have on learners and teachers?
>> Registration: Course 3 at 6 and 8 pm
Barbara Gasteiger-Klicpera, Institute for Educational Research & Pedagogy & Centre for Empirical Inclusion Research
Promoting the mental health of children and young people is more important than ever. Together with them and international cooperation partners, we have developed a digital tool that strengthens the resilience and well-being of young people. In this programme, they embark on an exciting journey through mental landscapes, during which they can overcome challenges and solve problems.
Paul Gragl, Institute for European Law
Many people are sceptical about the European Union - even though it has brought us 80 years of peace. The EU and the European Convention on Human Rights, which contains many of our fundamental rights, are therefore under strong political pressure today. The question of why we need European rights and human rights is therefore more explosive than ever before.
Eva Roblegg, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The processing of medicinal substances in various forms is the key to overcoming borders. It preserves, protects and directs the active ingredient precisely to its destination. Innovative materials and creative manufacturing enable it to unfold its full effect. This results in solutions that help shape the future of medicine.
>> Registration: Course 4 at 6 and 8 p.m.
