Science meets pub atmosphere: this is the motto of a new series of events organised by Paderborn University and the Anti-Discrimination Service Centre (ADA) of the Paderborn Caritas Association. In future, experts will be invited to discuss current, exciting and sometimes controversial topics in a relaxed atmosphere. The "Kneipengeflüster – Triff Wissenschaft an der Theke" series will kick off on Wednesday, 18 June with Felix Grewe from the Chair of Practical Philosophy at Paderborn University with the topic "Science out of control? Chicken dinosaurs, onco-mice and smoking monkeys - how far can research go?". Interested parties are welcome to attend from 7 p.m. at the "AKKA" pub (Giersstra?e 31) in Paderborn. Admission is free, registration is not required.

"The series of events is designed so that anyone can come along – with or without prior knowledge, the main thing is curiosity," says Laura Maring, Diversity Officer at Paderborn University. At the first event in June, Grewe would like to talk to guests about how modern research constantly brings new opportunities, but also new questions. In a short keynote speech, he will take a critical look at the limits of scientific curiosity and then open up the space for discussion, exchange and pub conversations at eye level.

A continuation of the series is already planned: Together with the Associate Dean of Sustainability, Equality and Diversity of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Larissa Eikermann, and the Manager of the Centre for Gender Studies / Gender Studies, Dr. Claudia Mahs, Maring is planning further dates from October this year.

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