Let’s talk! Wissenschaft direkt – LIVE!

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Dr. Stefan Zeppenfeld / Jana-Lena Jünger, M.A.
  Faculty of History, Institute of History, Chair of History Didactics and Public History
• Registration: Link coming soon
  

• Short description
  In the project “AKTIV – Exploring the Consequences of Coal Mining in the Ruhr Region,” we are working with history students to research the legacy of the mining and industrial era and the traces left by “structural change.” Our focus includes former colliery sites as well as allotment gardens and miners’ pubs.

  The questions we explore in our seminar are ones we would like to discuss with you as part of “Let’s talk! Wissenschaft direkt – LIVE”:

  • What memories, observations, or questions do you associate with the former industrial landscape of the Ruhr region?
  • What unknown stories are hidden behind seemingly familiar landscapes?

  • Which perspectives on historical developments do you consider worth telling?

    We would like to hear about your experiences and opinions and engage in a discussion with you – because history is not created behind closed doors, but through exchange with the people who live in this region!

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Dr.-Ing. Tito Gehring
  Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chair of Urban Water Management and Environmental Engineering
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  Water systems are an essential component of society’s infrastructure. However, the transition towards a decarbonized future presents the water sector with new challenges while also creating new opportunities.
  
  My research focuses on developing innovative approaches for adapting and transforming urban water infrastructures within the framework of a circular economy concept.
  
  We are currently expanding a cross-sectoral biorefinery approach in which wastewater is used to convert CO₂ from exhaust gases into high-value chemicals with the help of renewable energy.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Patrik Hover (M.A., Medieval German Studies),
  Marie Kemper (M.A., History of the High and Late Middle Ages),
  Jan Seiwerth (M.A., History of the Early Modern Period)
  Research Training Group (GRK 2945)
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  How does a medieval singer assert truths about an image of the “Other” as an enemy? Why did mendicant friars in the 13th century present themselves as the true successors of the apostles, and to what extent did a knight in the Reformation period invoke truth in order to legitimize a noble revolt?
  
  These are the kinds of questions explored by the researchers of the graduate research group “Knowledge – Belief – Assertion: The Production and Enforcement of Truth in the Premodern Era.” Their studies aim to identify structures of negotiating truth that have continued to shape the present day.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Dr. Tom Luthe
  Faculty of Medicine, Department of Translational and Computational Infection Research
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  The Hepatitis E virus infects an estimated 20 million people worldwide each year and can lead to chronic liver disease or even death in certain high-risk groups.
  
  Learn how modern molecular analysis and computational methods help us, together with our clinical partners, investigate unresolved questions such as why infections vary in severity and why some treatments fail. Our research lays the foundation for more personalised therapies and advances the future of precision medicine.
  
  I look forward to discussing this research with you.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Prof. Dr. Jörg Tatzelt
  Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  Research in neuropathology, genetics and animal models has shown that the accumulation of proteins in the brain plays a key role in the development of several neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease. However, it is still not fully understood how these protein deposits damage specific nerve cells.
  
  Our research aims to identify the cellular mechanisms that lead to the formation of these protein aggregates and to investigate ways of preventing their development. The ultimate goal is to provide the scientific foundation for new treatment strategies.
  
  During this session, the characteristic features of Alzheimer's disease and current therapeutic approaches will be explained and discussed in an accessible, non-technical way.
  

Please note: This session is intended for public information and discussion and does not constitute medical advice.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Dipl. Psych. Lisa Stöckner
  Psychotherapist, Head of the University Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  Chronic pain is an increasingly common health challenge that places a significant burden on those affected. Research and clinical practice have shown that chronic pain cannot be understood solely as a physical condition but rather through the biopsychosocial model, which considers biological, psychological and social factors.

  The University Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic focuses on these often-overlooked psychosocial aspects, both through cognitive behavioural therapy for patients and through a range of research projects.

  At Let's Talk!, visitors are invited to meet members of the clinic's team, learn more about their work and engage in conversation.

Please note: Individual psychological counselling cannot be provided during this event.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Marie Scheliga, M.Ed.
  Faculty of Social Science; Section Social Psychology and Social Anthropology
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  Why do people long for times gone by, missed opportunities or places they have never even visited?
  
  My doctoral research explores longing as a culturally and aesthetically shaped way of relating to ourselves and to the world around us.

  In our conversation, I invite visitors to reflect together on how longing influences our experiences, our memories, the stories we tell, and the ways we imagine the future.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Dr. Stefan Zeppenfeld / Jana-Lena Jünger, M.A.
  Faculty of History, Institute of History, Chair of History Didactics and Public History
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  In the project “AKTIV – Exploring the Consequences of Coal Mining in the Ruhr Region,” we are working with history students to research the legacy of the mining and industrial era and the traces left by “structural change.” Our focus includes former colliery sites as well as allotment gardens and miners’ pubs.
  
  The questions we explore in our seminar are ones we would like to discuss with you as part of “Let’s talk! Wissenschaft direkt – LIVE”:
  • What memories, observations, or questions do you associate with the former industrial landscape of the Ruhr region?
  • What unknown stories are hidden behind seemingly familiar landscapes?

  • Which perspectives on historical developments do you consider worth telling?

    We would like to hear about your experiences and opinions and engage in a discussion with you – because history is not created behind closed doors, but through exchange with the people who live in this region!

• You will exchange ideas with:
  PD Dr. med. Anna Heidbreder
  Senior Consultant and Managing Physician, Department of Neurology, Bergmannsheil University Hospital
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  Can a good night's sleep change our future? Research suggests it can—more than many people realize. Sleep is a key factor in maintaining brain health, influences our risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia, and may even provide early indicators of future health conditions.
  
  At the same time, sleep trackers and self-optimization are becoming increasingly popular—but what is supported by scientific evidence, and what is more myth than fact?
  
  Join us for a conversation about the connections between sleep, prevention, and modern medicine, and discover what current research tells us about the health of tomorrow.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Maren Börger, M.Sc.
  Faculty of Social Science, Chair of Social Policy and Public Economics
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  In Germany, integration and language courses play a central role in helping refugees enter the labour market. But which programmes are most effective? Why do some courses achieve better outcomes than others? And who benefits the most from participating?

  These are the questions at the heart of my doctoral research. By analysing experiences from the past, my aim is to generate insights that can help shape future integration programmes.
  
  I look forward to giving you an overview of how these questions are investigated scientifically and discussing the findings with you.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Jonas Hellrung, M.Sc.
  Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Chair of Theoretical Physics IV
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  Humans have always observed the sky. For most of history, they could only use visible light from space to do so. In recent decades, many additional methods of observation have been developed. One of these is neutrino astronomy.
  
  Neutrinos can help us better understand the most extreme objects in the universe, such as black holes. However, they are also extremely difficult to detect because they pass through almost everything without being disturbed. This is why specialized detectors, such as the “IceCube Neutrino Observatory” located deep in the Antarctic ice, are needed to detect them.
  
  I work on analyzing the data measured there in order to find out how many of these neutrinos originate from the Milky Way and where they come from. This allows us to gain a better understanding of the (physical) processes taking place within our galaxy.

• You will exchange ideas with:
  Prof. Dr. Frank Schulz
  Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry I Research Group
• Registration: Link coming soon

• Short description
  We develop bioanalytical methods to identify reliable biomarkers for complex diseases such as major depressive disorder and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This allows us to distinguish patient groups more precisely and enables physicians to tailor treatments more effectively.
  As a result, we can achieve a better benefit–risk balance, reduce unnecessary treatments and side effects, and use healthcare resources more efficiently.
  
  Would you like to learn more about what characterizes biomarkers and the role they play in personalized medicine? I look forward to discussing these topics with you