Zwischenräume | Dialog and Research

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We apply humanities and social science methods, theories and approaches to questions of conflict and environment and their representations in society, politics, culture, and the arts. Our specific themes within Humanities in Transition focus on: Conflicts and Visualisations, Climate Politics and Transformation, European Dis-/Orders.

Humanities in Transition

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Science Policy

We provide science-based policy recommendations to address societal challenges and bridge the gap between research and decision-making.

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Science Diplomacy

In the field of Science Diplomacy, an initiative is underway with Southern and Eastern European countries to build capacities and and address governance issues in the field of foreign policy, and was launched with an inaugural conference in November 2024 . Our goal is to bring Science Diplomacy more to the fore, as global challenges can no longer be met by nation states alone.

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Research & Art

Our Research & Art Series commissions artistic interventions to explore key themes in our work. Art & Society in Dialog fosters exchange between art and research, reflecting on societal transitions.

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Global Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy – Science diplomacy in a rapidly changing world: Building peace in the minds of men and women

On 25th and 26th March 2025, Christina Hainzl Head of Research Lab Society in Transition / SDGs at the University for Continuing Education Krems, attended The Global Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This event brought together ministers, diplomats, scientists, and experts to deliberate on establishing a new global framework […]

How Images of Conflict Shape us: An Interview with Christina Hainzl

In an interview in Upgrade magazine published by the University for Continuing Education Krems, cultural scientist Christina Hainzl, head of the university’s Research Lab Society in Transition / SDGs, outlined the impact of visual imagery on political and societal perceptions. By discussing case studies ranging from Syrian political iconography to European responses to Middle […]

Science, Quite Diplomatically: Advancing Cooperation with the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance

The Research Lab Society in Transition / SDGs at the University for Continuing Education Krems actively promotes Science Diplomacy through the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance, connecting approximately 40 European research institutions to address global challenges such as climate change, health, and security. Under Christina Hainzl’s leadership, the lab places particular emphasis on collaboration with […]

Biodiversity Guidelines for Universities

As a member of the Alliance of Sustainable Universities in Austria, the Platform for Sustainable Development at the University for Continuing Education Krems has contributed to the publication of Biodiversity Guidelines for Universities. The alliance was founded in 2012 as an informal network of universities that aims at promoting sustainability issues in Austrian universities […]