For science – March for Science on 22 April 2017

There is a fundamental responsibility of science beyond discerning and disseminating knowledge about our world: it is to secure the veracity of this information. When, however, scientifically founded facts are repudiated and replaced with “alternative facts”, not only is the integrity of science called into question, but also the very foundations of our society. The constructive discourse in society and political decisions must be based on facts, and not on so-called “alternatives” to facts. …

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Messengers with responsibility

The ERC Grant “Proof of Concept” supports the Konstanz cultural studies researcher Professor Kirsten Mahlke in developing a blended learning tool for police cadets with the objective to train future officers to deliver death notifications responsibly.

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