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.

Adresse
Marsilius Kolleg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1, Heidelberg
Veranstaltungstyp
Symposium
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) |
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11:30 - 11:45 | Coffee break |
11:45 - 12:45 | A Perspective from the Life and Natural Sciences (chair: YMF Ann-Christin Pfeifer) |
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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
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17:00 - 17:30 | YMF 2025-26: Retrospective & Outlook |
afterwards | Reception |