Festive event of the Foundation Rufzeichen Gesundheit
Laudatio on the winners of the media award of the Foundation Rufzeichen Gesundheit!, Alexandra Kraft (Stern) and Solveig Flörke (WDR) in Baierbrunn near Munich.
Events
Annual convention of the German Academy of Science and Engineering
Moderation of the award ceremony of the journalist prize “Punkt” to Helga Rietz-Pankoke (NZZ) and Wolfgang Richter (Geo). The event was hosted by the German Academy of Science and Engineering acatech in the Konzerthaus Berlin.
Panel discussion “What Germans think about technology”
Germans are sceptical when it comes to ensuring a better future with technology, but they use certain applications with enthusiasm and are interested in new developments. These are results of the representative survey “TechnikRadar 2018”. After a presentation of the multifaceted outcomes, I will moderate a public discussion with experts from research and politics at the Körber Foundation, Kehrwieder 12, 20457 Hamburg.
On the special topic of “Older People and Technology”, I interviewed the head of the study, Professor Cordula Kropp
Talk with the author “On the Art of Delivering Bad News Well”
Public reading and conversation with Professor Jalid Sehouli, Director of the Clinic for Gynaecology at the Charité, about his new book on doctor-patient communication in difficult situations. The event is part of the Berlin International Literature Festival (Institut Français, Kurfürstendamm 211, Berlin-Charlottenburg; start: 7 pm).
Panel discussion “Our Future in Science”
What are the prospects for the next generation of scientists? Experts from research, politics and science communication will discuss this question during a conference hosted by doctoral students from several Helmholtz Centres. The conference “Helmholtz goes Digital” takes place at the Geoforschungszentrum (GFZ) in Potsdam.
Hildegard-Hamm-Brücher-Förderpreis for democracy learning and experience
I will moderate the award ceremony for the chairman of the EKD, Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, and two school projects from the competition “Demokratisch handeln – Gesagt. Getan 2017” at KörberForum Hamburg, Kehrwieder 12, 20457 Hamburg.
TechnikRadar – What Germans think about technology
I will moderate the presentation of the results and discussion of a new survey study on attitudes and wishes, hopes and fears among the population regarding new technologies. Organisers are the German Academy of Engineering Sciences acatech and the Körber Foundation. Place: Berlin, Humboldt-Carré, Behrenstrasse 42, 10117 Berlin
Quality Criteria and Appointments in the Engineering Sciences
In Berlin I will moderate the closing event with discussion on a project of the German Academy of Science and Engineering acatech. The focus is on recommendations to strengthen the exchange between science and industry.
Book Premiere “America on the Couch”
Panel discussion with the US psychiatrist Allen Frances, whose analysis of the Trump Age was recently published in German, followed by a discussion with the audience. The event takes place in the Kulturbrauerei (Maschinenhaus), Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin.
Science Journalism in Germany
Lecture and discussion on the development and current situation of German science journalism. Event at the Goethe-Institut Berlin for Egyptian journalists coming to Germany following an invitation of the Goethe-Institut Cairo.
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