(Diskurs)Räume an der Universität offen halten

How can universities remain places of open academic exchange? Academics, students and the public will discuss this question on 2 June 2026 at a public panel event at the University of Erfurt.

The panel discussion will focus on how spaces for discourse at universities in Erfurt can be shaped in an open, pluralistic and democratic manner and defended against political or societal restrictions. The aim is to bring together perspectives from different disciplines and social groups and discuss them with the audience.

Participating in the discussion will be:

• Professor André Brodocz, Professor of Political Theory and Vice President for Research and Academic Career;
• a representative of the "Studis gegen Rechts Erfurt" group;
• Professor Sophia Hoffmann, Professor of International Relations and Conflict Research at the University of Erfurt;
• Professor Patrick Becker, Professor of Catholic Theology at the University of Erfurt;
• Professor Kerstin Wydra, climate scientist at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt.

Dr Ilyas Saliba, research employee at the Professorship for International Politics and Conflict Research, will moderate the event. Short opening statements by the panellists are planned, followed by a joint discussion round and the opening of the discussion to questions and contributions from the audience.

The event is part of the nationwide campaign week “Wissenschaft gegen Faschismus”.