Events

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schneiders Greener, Smarter, More Efficient? A ThinkJourney Into the Energy World of the Future Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

Excursion Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

Prof. Dr. Sophia Labadi Dependencies/Critical Heritage Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

Prof. Dr. Tobias Janz "Zukunftsmusik" - The Future of Music or the Music of the Future? Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

Prof. Dr. Alexander Fekete The Future of Civil Protection in the Light of Climate Risks and Civil Defence Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

Prof. Dr. Shen Xiaomen The Future of Sustainable Development in Cooperation Between Different Cultures Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

Jun.-Prof. Lena Funcke Quantum Computing and Ethics Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in different areas of life, spanning the semester. Our guests present their research and discuss with students, young researchers and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint journey in real life to a thematically relevant place or institution.

An exchange between galerie PLUTO and the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies at the Science Festival resulted in a unique dialogue between PLUTO resident Artist Gonzalo Reyes Araos and our University’s researchers, titled “The Poetics of Machine Learning.” The research-based creative exchange will culminate in a public lecture with a presentation by Gonzalo Reyes Araos and five researchers of the University of Bonn. Works by Reyes Araos and corresponding research questions will be presented in the discussion.

The Necessary Uncertainty of Today´s Interreligious Encounters Prof. Dr. Francis X. Clooney SJ The Annemarie Schimmel Lectures are a series of lectures on questions of interreligious dialog and comparative theology that have been held annually in June at the University of Bonn since 2023. In this context, the world's leading minds in comparative theology present their current research to a broad audience. In the footsteps of its namesake Annemarie Schimmel, the aim is to promote excellence in religion-related research as well as interreligious exchange. This year's lectures will be held in English. A summary in German will be made available on June 2

Future Interfaith Learning - Led by the Spirit of God Prof. Dr. Francis X. Clooney SJ The Annemarie Schimmel Lectures are a series of lectures on questions of interreligious dialog and comparative theology that have been held annually in June at the University of Bonn since 2023. In this context, the world's leading minds in comparative theology present their current research to a broad audience. In the footsteps of its namesake Annemarie Schimmel, the aim is to promote excellence in religion-related research as well as interreligious exchange. This year's lectures will be held in English. A summary in German will be made available on June 2

Learning from Hindu Poetry as a Work of the Spiritual Imagination Prof. Dr. Francis X. Clooney SJ The Annemarie Schimmel Lectures are a series of lectures on questions of interreligious dialog and comparative theology that have been held annually in June at the University of Bonn since 2023. In this context, the world's leading minds in comparative theology present their current research to a broad audience. In the footsteps of its namesake Annemarie Schimmel, the aim is to promote excellence in religion-related research as well as interreligious exchange. This year's lectures will be held in English. A summary in German will be made available on June 2

The interdisciplinary workshop (LanDPoSts) in (De-)Democratization brings together research from national and international experts on issues concerned with the processes of democratization – seen as a process which increases equality and inclusion – and/or dedemocratization – viewed as the exclusion of groups from power and participation and reinforcement of hierarchies, which furthers exclusionary or discriminatory practices – as reflected in and driven by language and discourse.

5. Roundtable Forced Migration Studies on "Responsibility in Forced Migration Studies: Ethics, Safety, Security"

The authors of the contributions present their research project, followed by a response of an international expert and a conversation with the participants. The aim is to explore new pathways in religious education and enhance international knowledge transfer.

Conference: What role do organoids — self-organizing, stem cell-derived models of human organs — play in the rapidly evolving field of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), and what challenges are currently hindering the translation of these insights into clinical practice? This conference aims to bridge the disciplines of ethics and law to foster a comprehensive understanding of these issues. By doing so, it seeks to address pressing questions surrounding public trust, individual rights, and the future of research involving human surrogates. The event also offers a platform to discuss how responsible innovation can support both scientific progress and societal acceptance.

6. Roundtable Forced Migration Studies: "Migration leben - Demokratie gestalten - Gemeinschaft(en) stärken"

ThinkJourney: "The Future of Neuroscience and AI for a Good Life" Together with renowned experts from academia and society, we embark on a weekly journey of thought during the semester, exploring desirable futures in different areas of life. Our guests present their research and engage in discussion with students, young scientists, and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint excursion to a location relevant to the topic. Registration via this email: jungesdenken@uni-bonn.de

Together with renowned experts from academia and society, we embark on a weekly journey of thought during the semester, exploring desirable futures in different areas of life. Our guests present their research and engage in discussion with students, young scientists, and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint excursion to a location relevant to the topic. Registration via this email: jungesdenken@uni-bonn.de

ThinkJourney: " Heavy Rain Prevention, CO2 Sequestration, and Bio-Based Products—the Agriculture of the Future?" Together with renowned experts from academia and society, we embark on a weekly journey of thought during the semester, exploring desirable futures in different areas of life. Our guests present their research and engage in discussion with students, young scientists, and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint excursion to a location relevant to the topic. Registration via this email: jungesdenken@uni-bonn.de

ThinkJourney: "From Intelligence to Personhood—AI as a Challenge to Our Self-Image" Together with renowned experts from academia and society, we embark on a weekly journey of thought during the semester, exploring desirable futures in different areas of life. Our guests present their research and engage in discussion with students, young scientists, and interested members of the public. At the end of the semester, the journeys of thought are followed by a joint excursion to a location relevant to the topic. Registration via this email: jungesdenken@uni-bonn.de