Miramar Palace, Donostia-San Sebastián
The impacts of digitalization on science and society in the quest for more sustainable futures
Miramar Palace, Donostia-San Sebastián, July, 6-10, 2026
The PRAXIS research group at the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU,
the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS, KIT
Karlsruhe) and the The Käte Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Research at RWTH
Aachen University will host an International Summer School for PhD students, titled
“The impacts of digitalization on science and society in the quest for more
sustainable futures”. The Summer School is part of the 45th edition of the UPV/EHU
Summer Courses in Donostia-San Sebastián.
The Call for Papers is open until 15th of February 2026.
SPARK, Kaiserstraße 24, 76131 Karlsruhe
Jürgen Kopfmüller, Anna König, Volker Stelzer
Lecture and Discussion
Jürgen Kopfmüller (ITAS) presents the Integrative Concept of Sustainable Development (IKoNE), which was developed in the early 2000s as a scientifically grounded sustainability concept and an alternative to other concepts existing at the time. The presentation focuses on the motivation, core idea, and architecture of IKoNE, its positioning within key controversies of the conceptual sustainability debate, a comparison with the SDGs, and fundamental aspects of valid sustainability analyses and assessments.
Anna König and Volker Stelzer (ITAS/KAT) provide brief insights into the practical application of the concept: They present a tool for assessing the sustainability of municipal measures based on IKoNE, as well as a "best practice" seminar that illustrates the use of IKoNE in higher education teaching.
Online participation is possible. Registration is requested to: sophie.fribus9@kit.edu
Deutscher Bundestag, Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin
Paul-Löbe-Haus, Sitzungssaal E 400
The results of the TA project Biotechnology and artificial intelligence: risks from research for security and proliferation of bioweapons will be presented and discussed at this public event.
The event is open to the public and will be streamed live at www.bundestag.de.
Details of the programme and how to register to attend in person can be found on the event page.
Zukunftsraum, Rintheimer Str. 46, 76131 Karlsruhe
Gertraud Klemm
Gertraud Klemm outlines her critique of the patriarchy and potential ways to overcome it, placing special emphasis on issues of sustainability. Following a conversation with Oliver Parodi (KAT), the audience is invited to engage with the author regarding her analysis of the present day and her provocative theses.
Book Description:
The showdown of the Anthropocene seems imminent: against a backdrop of climate crisis and war, a handful of power-drunk, unscrupulous politicians—in league with ruthless tech billionaires—threaten to drive the world to ruin. What do all these figures, wielding unprecedented global influence, have in common? Without exception, they are men. Ignoring this "white elephant" in the room renders all activism futile; for it is not humanity that has the Earth in a stranglehold, but the patriarchy. Overcoming it would mean tackling the most severe global problems head-on and in unison. Until recently, slavery, racism, colonialism, and imperialism seemed to have "no alternative," yet they were largely confronted and dismantled because they were exposed for what they were: injustices unworthy of the human species. Why shouldn't we succeed in doing the same with the patriarchy? More
About:
Gertraud Klemm studied biology in Vienna and is a freelance author since 2006. She lives with her family in Lower Austria and writes novels, plays, speeches, guest commentaries, and essays. Her work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Anton Wildgans Prize, the Ernst Toller Prize, the Outstanding Artist Award, and the Audience Award at the Bachmann Prize. Novels: *Einzeller* (2023), *Hippocampus* (2019), *Aberland* (2015). Recent release: *Abschied vom Phallozän* [Farewell to the Phallocene], a polemic (Matthes & Seitz, 2025).
Please register: E-Mail to info@quartierzukunft.de
Technische Hochschule Köln, Campus Leverkusen
Date: September 16-17, 2026
The Network of Living Labs for Sustainability and TH Cologne invite you to the 2026 Living Lab Conference. This conference brings together scientists, practitioners, policymakers, municipalities, businesses, civil society, and cultural and creative professionals to shape the future of living lab research and practice. The focus will be on the impact, development, and learning processes of living labs in times of social, ecological, and technological upheaval.
Living Labs in Societal Tensions
Living Labs in Times of Disruptive Change
Living Labs in Everyday Practice
Art, Culture, and Hybrid Spaces for Experimentation and Discourse
Impact Analyses, Transfer Logics, Evaluation, and Standardization
Science Communication and Societal Learning Processes
Drivers, Obstacles, and Regulatory Frameworks
The conference sees itself as a "living lab workshop": interactive, experimental, and dialogue-oriented. In addition to expert presentations, collaborative and creative formats will be a key focus.
Register
Deutscher Bundestag, Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin
Paul-Löbe-Haus, Sitzungssaal
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important in the research process – from secure data processing and the development of relevant expertise in research institutions to issues of digital sovereignty and trustworthy international cooperation..
During the public event, the latest findings from the Resilience check on "Cybersecurity in the research process" will be presented and discussed.
The event is open to the public and will be streamed live at www.bundestag.de.
Details on the programme and participation in the conference room will follow.
