Jörg Niewöhner in Bielefeld: Rethinking chemistry, science, and society
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How does science change after the promise of progress?
On November 10, 2026, Bielefeld University invites you to a lecture by Prof. Dr. Jörg Niewöhner. Under the title Social studies of chemistry – epistemic agonism for a science after progress, the event focuses on the question of how science, chemistry, and social responsibility can be rethought in the age of ecological and political challenges.
Science between chemistry, society, and responsibility
Jörg Niewöhner is a professor of science and technology ethnology at the Technical University of Munich. His research combines Science and Technology Studies, social anthropology, and questions of sustainable chemistry. The focus is on knowledge orders, human-environment relationships, climate adaptation, and the social consequences of scientific developments.
The lecture views chemistry not only as a natural science subject but as a socially embedded practice. It addresses different forms of knowledge, competing perspectives, and the conditions under which scientific insights emerge, are evaluated, and become politically effective.
Interdisciplinary perspectives at the center
The event is part of the joint lecture series of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research and the Institute for Studies of Science. The series examines interdisciplinarity in theory and practice, bringing together historical, sociological, philosophical, and institutional perspectives.
In the event experience, analytical depth and open discussion converge. The audience is aimed at students, researchers, educators, young scientists, and interested citizens. The event management of the university relies on a format that enables professional exchange both on-site and online.
Lecture in the university main building
The lecture begins at 16:15 and lasts until 17:45. The venue is the university main building in Bielefeld, Room V2 105/115. Participation is possible both on-site and online. The event is public.
Conclusion: Discussing science live
The lecture offers a concentrated insight into current debates in Science and Technology Studies and the social significance of sustainable chemistry. Those interested in science policy, interdisciplinary research, sustainability, and the future of scientific practice will experience an inspiring afternoon in Bielefeld with internationally relevant questions.
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