09. February 2021

#CoronaDialog

Has the coronavirus crisis robbed the people of Upper Lusatia of their trust in science?

Flyer on the Corona Dialogue Trust in science in times of the corona pandemic

Despite high incidence figures, especially in eastern Saxony, many citizens are questioning scientific findings and the resulting political decisions.

We ask ourselves: Has the corona crisis taken away the trust of Upper Lusatians in science?

Why do large sections of the population not believe scientific findings? How does science work at all? How are political decisions based on scientific findings? How can science and society come together again?

We want to discuss these questions at our online dialog events as part of the Saxony5 transfer project under the name "#coronadialog - Who can you still believe?" together with scientists from the HSZG, politicians, the citizens of the district of Görlitz and all other interested parties.

1st dialog: Can we still believe science?

Monday, February 22, 2021, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Keynote:
“How Does Science Work?”
Markus Will, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Management Systems and Sustainability)

Guests:

  • Prof. Dr. Jens Weber, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Physical Chemistry)
  • Prof. Dr. Karin Fester, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Wiegert, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Microbiology)
  • Dr. Jana Krauß, City Councilmember in Görlitz, biochemist, entrepreneur

More information about the event

2nd dialog: Science as a curse or blessing for corona policy?

Monday, March 15, 2021, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Keynote:
“How Is a COVID-19 Measure Developed?”
Dr. Claudia Maicher, Member of the State Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Science, University, Media, Culture, and Tourism

Guests:

  • Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Sociology, Transformation Studies)
  • Dr. Claudia Maicher, Member of the State Parliament (MdL), Chair of the Committee on Science, Universities, Media, Culture, and Tourism
  • Prof. Dr. Maja Dshemuchadse, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (communication psychology, organizational consulting)
  • Dr. Stephan Meyer, Member of the State Parliament (MdL), Representative for the Görlitz Constituency

Further information about the event

How do I take part?

The “Big Blue Button” program from the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will be used to host the events. Participation is easy — no installation is required; you can join via your browser without prior registration by clicking the following link:

https://bbb.hszg.de/b/mar-qsb-smw-2yy

Admission begins at 6:45 p.m.

Ihre Ansprechperson
B.A.
Marie Melzer
Marie.Melzer(at)hszg.de
Institute for Transformation, Housing and Social Spatial Development
02826 Görlitz
Parkstrasse 2
Building G VII, Room 315
2nd upper floor
+49 3581 374-4459