Events

At the College for Social Sciences and Humanities, academic events in various formats take place on a regular basis. You will find lectures, conferences, workshops, or panel discussions linked to different fields of research within the social sciences and humanities. Open science formats addressing the general public are also part of the portfolio.

Most events are planned by resident researchers and Senior Fellows, organised with support from the College’s event coordinator. Moreover, the College hosts select events offered by other members of the University Alliance Ruhr working in the social sciences and humanities.

The following list provides an overview of upcoming and past events at the College.

Next Event

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Gesellschaft als Roman. Steffen Martus im Gespräch über „Erzählte Welt”

29/04/2026, Essen | Event in German

Ein dickes Buch über eine kurze Epoche? Der Berliner Literaturwissenschaftler Steffen Martus versenkt sich in "Erzählte Welt" in literarische Erzählungen, die tiefgreifende Umbrüche der Bundesrepublik Deutschland seit 1989 erfahrbar machen. Im Gespräch erforscht er gemeinsam mit Friedrich Balke und Julika Griem, wie sich eine gegenwartsbezogene Literaturgeschichte heute schreiben lässt, wo ihre…

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Past Events

Conference Senior Fellows
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Albert the Great on Health, Disease, and Disability

13/01/2025 - 14/01/2025, Essen | hybrid

Albert the Great’s (Albertus Magnus) natural philosophy and observations of nature in the thirteenth century paved the way for modern science. This mini-conference focuses on Albert’s understanding of health, disease, and disability.

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Contact us

Event Coordination

Laura Ziewitz

Event Coordinator

Phone: +49 201 183 - 6545

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