Research today stands at a crossroads, grappling with reproducibility issues, misinformation, and systemic pressures that influence what gets funded, studied, and published. To discuss these challenges and potential solutions, this two-part lecture series brings together experts from different fields.
The first session (March 31st, 15:00–18:00, PER21 E120) examines how researchers can uphold transparency, credibility, and accessibility in an era of increasing scrutiny. Topics include open science practices (Aaron Peikert, MPIB Berlin), misinformation and intervention strategies (Ralph Hertwig, MPIB Berlin), and the impact of research regulations (Mélanie Levy, UniNe).
The second session (May 9th, 13:30–17:30, PER21 A120) shifts the focus to systematic issues that shape scientific progress. Speakers include Jürgen Renn (MPIGeA Jena) on knowledge evolution, Giorgio Zanarone (UniL) on research incentives, and Thomas Leibundgut (swissuniversities) on the academic publishing oligopoly. Malte Elson (UniBe) will serve as our discussant.
- Enseignant·e: Petra Liselotte Klumb