Final event of the Young Marsilius Fellows 2025/26  Science (in) Crises?

  • Donnerstag, 16. Juli 2026, 10:00 - 17:30 Uhr
  • Marsilius Kolleg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1, Heidelberg
    • Prof. Dr. Claudia Denkinger - Global Health / Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University
    • Martin Enserink - Science Journalist (Amsterdam), Science Maganzine, Nature Marsilius Visiting Professor 2023-24
    • Prof. Dr. Jonas Grethlein - Classics, Heidelberg University, Marsilius Fellow 2018-19
    • Dr. Max Jungmann - Political Science, Executive Manager of the Heidelberg Center for the Environment (HCE)
    • Prof. Dr. Rohini Kuner - Pharmacology, Heidelberg University

The Role of Science in Society: past, present, and future
The Young Marsilius Fellows invite researchers, students, and the public to the interdisciplinary symposium "Science (in) Crises? The Role of Science in Society: Past, Present, and Future". Bringing together perspectives from the natural sciences and the humanities, the symposium examines the evolving relationship between science and society in times of uncertainty, highlighting science’s role in addressing global crises alongside its own challenges of trust, legitimacy, and communication. The program brings together perspectives on the historical development and future role of science in the form of keynotes, a poster session, and an interactive negotiation workshop simulating a council meeting on a climate-related challenge, emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary approaches for collective decision-making.

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Plakat Final event Young Marsilius Fellows 2025/26
  • Adresse

    Marsilius Kolleg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1, Heidelberg

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Tabelle

09:45 - 10:00
Registration, Predrinks, Welcome
10:00 - 10:10
Opening Remarks by the Directors of the Marsilius Kolleg
10:10 - 10:30
YMF Self-Introductions
Part 1: 
What Is Science Good For in Times of Crisis?
10:30 - 11:30
A Perspective from the Humanities (chair: YMF Joachim Brenner)
  • Keynote: Jonas Grethlein (Classics), Hope - a ressource in times of crisis? 
  • Response by YMF Martin Würtz (Molecular Biology)
  • Open-Floor Discussion
11:30 - 11:45
Coffee break
11:45 - 12:45
A Perspective from the Life and Natural Sciences (chair: YMF Ann-Christin Pfeifer)
  • Keynote: Rohini Kuner (Pharmacology), Chronic Pain: a cause and symptom of crisis
  • Response by YMF Edmund Yeboah (Global Health)
  • Open-Floor Discussion
12:45 - 13:45
Lunch break
Part 2: 
Diving Deeper: Experiencing the Value and Limits of Science in Crisis
13:45 - 15:15
Science in Action: A Social Simulation
15:15 - 15:30
Coffee break
Part 3: 
Addressing Current Crises: Practical Challenges for Science (Communication)
15:30 - 17:00

Panel Discussion with

  • Prof. Dr. Claudia Denkinger (Infectious Diseases/Global Health, Heidelberg University)
  • Martin Enserink (Science Journalist, Science Magazine)
  • Dr. Max Jungmann (Political Science, Heidelberg Center for the Environment)
17:00 - 17:30
YMF 2025-26: Retrospective & Outlook
afterwards
Reception