Conference

Metascience is often defined as the scientific investigation of science itself with the aim to improve science. This ‘improving’ part of metascience has been called a reform movement. While the intention to improve science is generally laudable, metascience and the associated movement(s) are not without their critics. The metascience reform movement has for instance, been …

From 22 to 25 April 2024, the experimental conference “Politics of the Machines: Lifelikeness & beyond” will take place in Aachen, which seeks to bring together researchers and practitioners from a wide range of fields across the sciences, technology and the arts to develop imaginaries for possibilities that are still to be realized and new …

We are pleased to have brought the exhibition “European Archive of Voices” to Aachen. A team of 50 young international interviewers has interviewed people from across Europe born in the first half of the 20th century in their mother tongue about their experiences, fears and hopes. This diverse collection of memoirs includes activists, artists, lawyers, …

We invite you to an inspiring event featuring thought-provoking talks, artistic performances, and scientific presentations. Delve into the critical questions: "Why is science crucial for freedom?" and "How do key technologies ensure our freedom and that of future generations?" Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant discussion on the power of education …

In a conference format, we will explore various aspects of research freedom in times of uncertainty through panel discussions, TED Talks, and interactive sessions. Engage with renowned scientists, hear firsthand accounts from representatives in business, politics, and academia, discuss the ideas of young researchers from across Europe who are currently working on pressing issues that …

The international conference “Cultures of Research” takes stock of the first four years of the fellow program at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Rearch (c:o/re). During these years, more than fifty international fellows came to the KHK c:o/re to explore the transformation of research in its many facets. Topics such as the digitalization of …

You can find the program in this document. If you would like to attend, please register with: events@khk.rwth-aachen.de

Tagung "Illustratives Denken – Zur Rolle von Zeichnungen, Scribbles und Visualisierungen im wissenschaftlichen Entdeckungsprozess" by the Aachen Competence Centre for the History of Science (AKWG) is organizing the AKWG Conference 2025 in cooperation with the Chair of Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Technology and the KHK c:o/re of RWTH Aachen University. The event will …

Europe stands at a crossroads: Political polarization, disinformation, and social fragmentation threaten the cohesion of our continent. National interests clash, while external crises put increasing pressure on our democracies. At the same time, science is under strain – facing targeted disinformation, political interference, and restrictions on academic freedom. How can we uphold shared values, safeguard …