Democracy research in dialogue discussion series
Science Minister Timon Gremmels in conversation with researchers, students and Fulda's civil society.
Facilitation: Dr Susanne Podworny
Thursday, 06 November 2025
17:30 - 19:00, followed by a get-together
Campus of Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Building 10, Room 001
How can democracy research strengthen the future of democracy? This question will be explored from various perspectives at Fulda University of Applied Sciences. The focus is not only on elections and political institutions, but also on democratic processes in everyday life and forms of social participation beyond the political public sphere. Research on participation, digital participation, social dialogue and political appointments will show how democratic processes can be shaped and further developed.
Together with Minister of Science Timon Gremmels, researchers and students of the HFD and the audience, we want to discuss how democracy research contributes to shaping a democratic future.
Program
- Welcome
Prof Dr Karim Khakzar, President of the Fulda University of Applied Sciences - Welcoming address
Timon Gremmels, Hessian Minister for Research, Art and Culture - Impulse: "Researching democracy - understanding the future"
Prof. Dr Martina Ritter, Vice President for Research and Transfer at Fulda University of Applied Sciences - Panel discussion with the Minister, researchers and students from Fulda University of Applied Sciences
With: Prof. Dr Claudia Wiesner, Prof. Dr Eva Gerharz, Prof. Dr Benjamin Ewert and Alexander Wiegel (AStA)
Opportunity for questions and exchange with the audience - Followed by a get-together
