CIVIS Days at the University of Tübingen

From 24 to 26 May, the University of Tübingen will host the "CIVIS Days", the annual conference of the eleven members of the University Alliance CIVIS. More than 200 academics and administrative staff from all European CIVIS partners are expected to attend the conference. The hosting role goes hand in hand with the CIVIS presidency, which Tübingen's President, Professor Karla Pollmann, took over on 1 April for six months. 

During the CIVIS Days, the University Alliance will introduce itself, along with its five thematic focal points, through a series of public events. Program overview: 

► The conference opens on Wednesday, May 24, at 4:00 p.m. in the Neue Aula Festsaal/ Great Hall (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz) focusing on the topic "CIVIS: a Sustainably Connected Alliance" (event in English).

As an alliance, CIVIS stands for free exchange and intensive cooperation between the partner universities. How can this be implemented in a lasting and environmentally friendly way? These questions will be discussed at the opening. The speakers will be Professor Monique Scheer, Vice-President for International Affairs and Diversity at the University of Tübingen; and Dr. Daniela Trani, Maastricht University (Keynote: Building Strong Alliances). Students from CIVIS partner universities will report on their exchange experiences within the alliance. Experts will also discuss the CIVIS core concerns: promoting environmental awareness and sustainability; integration and diversity; expanding partnerships in Africa; and involving social stakeholders in the activities of the alliance.

► On Thursday, May 25, the CIVIS Hubs will present their research work. The Hubs are thematic focal points in which joint projects in research and teaching are designed. These events will also take place in English in the Neue Aula.

• 2 pm to 3:45 pm, Festsaal/ Great Hall – Hub 3: Possible Futures in Medicine and Health

In short presentations, researchers will present current developments in medicine, such as the use of artificial intelligence. The connections between social policy and health and the future of medical training will also be examined. The session will conclude with a panel discussion.

• 2 pm to 3:45 pm, Festsaal/ Great Hall – Hub 4: Foodscapes and Postcolonial Landscapes as Fields for Interdisciplinarity

Researchers from the focus area "Cities, Territories, Mobilities" will provide insights into their work. In addition, they will discuss the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration using the example of the topic "Foodscapes" and postcolonialism research.

• 4:15 to 6:00 pm, Festsaal/ Great Hall – Hub 1: Taking on Wicked Problems in the Anthropocene. What Is the Role of Education?

Climate, environmental and energy crises pose complex challenges for humanity. Academic teachers show what the education of the future must look like to enable young people to solve these problems and what CIVIS can contribute.

• 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm, Festsaal/ Great Hall – Hub 2: Cultural Heritage – Global Challenges

Researchers from various disciplines will discuss the challenges posed by global efforts to preserve cultural heritage. Topics include the definition of (im-)material goods, the treatment of property, and the problem of separatist identity politics.

• 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm, Kleiner Senat meeting room – Hub 5: Making/Seeking/Sharing Homes and Being at Home in a Digital Age

How the digital transformation affects our understanding of "home" is the focus of this thematic block. The opportunities and risks of a home in the digital age will also be discussed in a round table with all participants.

► CIVIS Days program: https://civis.eu/en/civis-days-2023.
► Public events: https://civis.eu/en/civis-days-2023/civis-days-2023-public-events 

Registration for participation via video stream (except Hub 5: Making/Seeking/Sharing Homes):
 https://mobility.civis.eu/e/6447e3186ab72878d50001b4