The University of Konstanz encourages an open discussion, scientifically sound reasons and approaches. In the context of the demonstrations by alliances such as “Querdenker 753” and “Querdenker 711” and the counter-demonstrations on the weekend of 3 and 4 October, the University of Konstanz published research results and academic discussions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The university’s contributions are presented in interviews, short presentations in Konstanz and in an online panel discussion.
Interdisciplinary panel discussion: Was wir wissen – Diskurse und Orientierung in der Corona-Pandemie
From the development of vaccines to the importance of anti-corona measures for the rule of law through to the question who views which restrictions sceptically: Researchers from the fields of law, biology, sociology, contemporary history and psychology participated in the online panel discussion:
- Professor Marten Breuer (public law with an international orientation)
- Professor Alexander Bürkle (molecular toxicology and doctor)
- Professor Claudia Diehl (micro-sociology)
- Professor Sven Reichardt (contemporary history)
- Dr Karoline Villinger (psychological diagnostics and health psychology)
Moderator: Junior professor Sebastian Koos (head of the working group "Corporate Social Responsibility")
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Interview with Professor Sven Reichardt: “Vertrauensverlust und Wissensermächtigung”
Professor Sven Reichardt is a professor of contemporary history at the University of Konstanz and carries out research on social movements and their socio-cultural milieus. In an interview (in German) with our online magazine campus.kn he describes the current anti-Corona protests as an expression of a social loss of confidence.
In the city of Konstanz: Saturday, 3. October 2020
Researchers from the University of Konstanz were present in the city of Konstanz on Saturday, October 3, 2020 and gave scientific input for the discussion in short lectures.
10.30 Uhr Stadtgarten, Konstanz
- Professor Thomas Hinz, Department of Sociology and Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”: “Wie polarisiert ist Konstanz in der Pandemie?” (How polarized is Konstanz during the pandemic)
15.30 Uhr Münsterplatz, Konstanz
- Professor Claudia Diehl, Department of Sociology and Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”: “Wer steht den Corona-Eindämmungsmaßnahmen skeptisch gegenüber – und warum?” (Who is sceptical of the Corona restrictions – and why?)
- Professor Marius Busemeyer, Department of Politics and Public Administration and Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”: “Sind wir wirklich alle gleich? Vertrauen in das Gesundheitssystem während der Corona-Krise.” (Are we really all equal? Trust in the health system during the coronavirus pandemic).
- Professor Thomas Hinz, Department of Sociology and Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”: “Wie polarisiert ist Konstanz in der Pandemie?” (How polarized is Konstanz during the pandemic)
16 Uhr Klein Venedig, Konstanz
- Dr Lukas Mitsch, Marie-Louise Reuter and Johannes Siegel, Department of Law: “Die Corona-Pandemie und das Grundgesetz” (The coronavirus pandemic and the basic law)