RWTH professor Dirk Uwe Sauer argues the view of science ©Andreas Schmitter
At the birth of a platform of engagement and exchange, the RWTH GreenTech Late Night, the academic world was in the spotlight at Theater Aachen on June 19, 2023. Represented by RWTH professors Kai-Uwe Schröder and Prof. Dirk Uwe Sauer, the science perspective took a starring role, conveying how essential it is to actively communicate scientific findings about climate change and the underlying technologies to the broader society in order to raise awareness and promote collective action to combat climate change. In this regard, dialogue between research, technology and policy is essential at a time of fundamental change and transformation.
“I think the initiative for the event is very good. We need much more communication out of science into society in these times of fundamental upheaval,” sums up Professor Dirk Uwe Sauer, battery expert at RWTH Aachen University.
The first RWTH GreenTech Late Night at Theater Aachen was an unprecedented event that bridged the boundaries between science, technology and society. In the process, the theater became a vibrant arena of knowledge exchange, bringing together experts, visionaries and creatives to discuss the most pressing challenges in the field of climate protection.
This extraordinary event offered a multi-faceted program ranging from keynote speeches and interviews to artistic readings and cabaret interludes. The variety of formats painted a comprehensive picture of the complex topic while emphasizing the vibrancy and dynamism of academia.
The RWTH GreenTech Late Night impressively demonstrated how innovation and knowledge transfer can be driven forward in times of climate change. The event encouraged finding new ways of collaboration between science, technology, politics and culture to jointly shape a sustainable path into the future. This platform will undoubtedly continue to play an important role in shaping the global climate agenda.
Detailed information about the event’s schedule and guests is available at GreenTech Late Night – To Solve the Climate Crisis, You Need Both an Ear for Science and a Commitment to it.
Voices from the GreenTech Late Night reflect the opinions of the guests, who deal with the climate crisis and possible ways out in their own way.
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