Press Release 049/2014

Series of Presentations: Understanding Digitization

The Colloquium Fundamentale Focuses on Technologies of Our Digital Society
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Computer networks, laptops, and digitized knowledge have long since become parts of our everyday life. (Photo: Markus Breig, KIT)

From smartphones to smart homes: Under the heading of “Dig-ital Revolution: Understanding and Designing Technology?”, the Colloquium Fundamentale of ZAK │ Center for Applied Cultural Science and Studium Generale of KIT focuses on technologies of our digital society. The series of presentations will be opened by Manfred Faßler, Professor for Sociology and Anthropology of the Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 18.30 hrs at the NTI-Hörsaal (Engesserstraße 5, building 30.10).

In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.

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