Per Högselius in Bielefeld: Lecture on Carbon Transnationalism at the GWU Colloquium
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An evening about coal, conflict, and European entanglements
On May 19, 2026, internationally renowned scholar Per Högselius will come to the University of Bielefeld. His lecture at the GWU Colloquium delves into the history of energy, industry, and political negotiations in Europe between cooperation and competition.
Science as a literarily condensed narrative
Högselius combines historical analysis with a clear, easily readable approach to larger contexts. His topic Carbon Transnationalism opens a view of coal not just as a raw material but as a driver of power, modernization, and cross-border order. Precisely therein lies the special tension of this evening: complex research becomes an intellectually stimulating lecture with narrative density.
A colloquium with societal relevance
The lecture takes place as part of the colloquium Society, Knowledge, Environment and is publicly addressed to educators, researchers, students, and anyone interested in contemporary history, environmental history, and the history of infrastructures. The reading atmosphere of an academic lecture is created here through precision, intellectual calm, and immediate exchange with the audience.
Location with campus character
The event will take place in building X of the University of Bielefeld, room X-B2-103. The campus is designed for access by tram as well as by car. For visitors with specific support needs, the university provides information on barrier-free access and parking facilities.
What makes this date special
Per Högselius is regarded as a profound expert in the history of technology, energy, and the environment. His works connect historical research with current questions about resources, supply, and geopolitical dependency. Those who attend this evening will experience not just a mere lecture, but an encounter with an author whose scientific expertise and cultural foresight are intertwined.
Conclusion: This evening promises a well-founded, lively insight into the history of European coal relations and the broader logic of transnational systems. Anyone who appreciates literature of thought, clear language, and historical depth should experience this event live in Bielefeld.
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- Website: https://perhogselius.com/
- Publisher: https://mitpress.mit.edu/author/per-hogselius-15639/
