Creativity is a transformative force, playing a pivotal role in driving artistic and scholarly discoveries forward. To begin addressing and tackling the complex nature of current transformative processes, we need to bring different perspectives together, come up with new creative approaches, and take unconventional solutions into consideration. There is no one, single approach when it comes to solving problems.

As a joint undertaking between the JKU and the University of Applied Arts Vienna, the new Art x Science School for Transformation seeks to explore the very space where art and science come together, allowing students and faculty to explore unconventional approaches, conduct transdisciplinary research, and create a space in which innovative, progressive education can flourish.

We are pleased to cordially extend an invitation to attend our launch ceremony at the Open Innovation Center on October 17, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming bestselling author Ulrike Herrmann to our launch ceremony! As part of her keynote speech, she will outline the new university concept and social design options. Afterwards, along with other guests, inclluding higher education expert Channa Van der Brug, we will talk about how we can build bridges to connect social transformation, transdisciplinary education, and artistic and scientific perspectives. Georg Hubmann, Co-head of the Art x Science School for Transformation in Linz, will chair the discussion.

This evening will also feature excerpts from the LIT Ars Electronica project touching thoughts / kicking cancer, opens an external URL in a new window, a collaboration between scientists from the JKU Faculty of Medicine and international artists. The project uses 3D imaging techniques in digital pathology to provide impressive insights into neuronal networks and cancer tissue and shows how art and technology can enrich medical research together.

The launch ceremy will be held in English.

Program

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