Whether future opportunities for Upper Lusatia or social moods in times of crisis: Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen was once again in demand as an expert in the media.
The well-known HSZG professor for the management of social change and sociologist Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen has once again been a sought-after expert in regional and national media in recent weeks. In recent articles, he has scientifically assessed both the development potential of the Upper Lusatia region and the social mood in Germany.
In an article in the magazine "Neue Lausitz" from April 28, 2026 entitled "Görlitz could be a second Jena", Prof. Kollmorgen analyzes the region's opportunities in structural change. The focus is on the scientific infrastructure, the cross-border location and the importance of universities and research institutions for innovation and attracting skilled workers. The article discusses the question of the conditions under which Görlitz and Upper Lusatia could develop into a successful science and business location in the long term.
The full article is available online at:
Neue Lausitz - "Görlitz could be a second Jena"
On May 6, 2026, Prof. Kollmorgen was also a guest at the SWR Kultur Forum on the topic of "War, inflation, reform backlog - how to get out of the bad mood trap?". The discussion programme dealt with social uncertainty, political polarization and the question of how trust, optimism about the future and social cohesion can be strengthened. Prof. Kollmorgen contributed his expertise on social transformation processes and East German perspectives.
The program is available online at:
SWR Kultur Forum Podcast
ARD Sounds - broadcast from 06.05.2026
If you are interested in further contributions by Prof. Kollmorgen, you can find out more with the following podcast episodes.
1st MDR Sachsenradio Talk: Can fear become hope - how do we deal with crises?
How do fears about the future and individual worries affect the way we think and live together? Here you can find the link to this podcast episode from February 24, 2026, in which Prof. Kollmorgen discusses how to deal with uncertainty.
2 Deutschlandradio: Mastering change
Part one of the four-part series "Mastering change" on the topic of integration from February 26, 2026 asks the question: What does it demand of you when you move from your familiar environment to a new one?
