When does the event take place?

The event takes place on 26.05.2026 from 12:00 to 13:00.

Is participation free?

Yes, according to the event information, the talk is free of charge.

Is the event held in person or online?

The event is held online and is labeled as online@home.

Is there a discussion with the audience?

Yes, after the short inputs, time for discussion and questions from the audience is planned.

Who is speaking at the event?

The movement researcher Piotr Kocyba and the ConflictA staff member as well as health scientist Anna Christina Nowak will be present.

Do you need a ticket?

The information does not mention a ticket requirement. Information on participation can be found on the official event page.

Corona, Democracy and Culture of Dispute: A Bielefeld Online Talk with Depth

Name: What remains of Corona? Political Participation, Polarization, and Dealing with the Crisis
Start: 2026-05-26T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-26T15:00:00+02:00
Location: online@home

Corona as a Social Laboratory: A ConflictA Talk about Participation, Polarization, and Reflection

This online talk centers on a question that goes far beyond the medical events: What remains of the Corona pandemic for democracy, discourse, and social coexistence? On May 26, 2026, Piotr Kocyba and Anna Christina Nowak will discuss the long-term effects of a crisis that has visibly changed Germany politically and socially as part of ConflictA.

Between Isolation and Public Debate

The event will open the perspective on a time when distance, uncertainty, and conflict were part of everyday life. Anyone who reads the pandemic merely as an epidemiological event misses its historical depth. The focus is on political participation, polarization, and the question of how crisis experiences transition into social memory.

Scientific Perspectives on an Open Wound

With two short inputs, the researchers will provide insights into ongoing projects regarding crisis experiences during the Corona pandemic. This is precisely the attraction of this format: it connects analysis with public discussion, scientific expertise with an open conversation situation. Thus, a literary not in the strict sense, but intellectually highly condensed event emerges about language, interpretation, and conflict culture.

Dialogue instead of Distance

Afterward, there will be room for questions and exchanges from the audience. This makes the talk an invitation to not conclude the pandemic, but to understand it in a nuanced way. Those interested in political culture, social participation, and the aftermath of the crisis will experience a precise, well-focused evening of discourse here.

Conclusion

What can visitors expect? A smart, current online event about the consequences of the Corona crisis, carried by scientific perspective and open dialogue. Anyone wanting to understand how polarization and participation shift in times of crisis should not miss this date.