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Campus festival: Life in the age of AI and even more hands-on science
Image: Cindy Ngo"With the Campus Festival, we are opening up the university to the city," says University President Prof. Dr. Ute Clement. "We want to show how research is created, what questions move us and why science is particularly effective when it interacts with society." The festival is aimed at families, students, professionals and anyone interested in topics that shape everyday life and the future.
Numerous program items and stands provide insights into the diversity of research and teaching at the University of Kassel. Workshops, hands-on activities, short lectures and guided tours make scientific topics clear and accessible. Music, different formats and places for exchange and encounters characterize the relaxed early summer atmosphere of the Campus Festival. At the last edition in 2024, around 8,000 visitors took advantage of this opportunity to experience science beyond traditional formats.
Fritz Espenlaub classifies the AI transformation
One of the highlights of the Campusfest was the lecture by journalist and podcaster Fritz Espenlaub. When he talks about AI, it is rarely just about technology. For him, the focus is on the impact of digital technologies on thinking, working and social interaction. In his talk, he outlines ways in which we can all remain capable and successful in the dawning age of AI.
Espenlaub is the host of the ARD "KI-Podcast" and co-author and presenter of the Deutschlandfunk series "Die Peter-Thiel-Story". In a recent interview with the university magazine publik, Espenlaub emphasized that in the new world, detailed technical knowledge is less important than the ability to remain capable of acting: "I learn how to solve problems, how to develop myself, how to acquire new skills. The most important skill is being able to constantly adapt my life plan."
The Campus Festival at the University of Kassel brings together academic issues, social perspectives and personal experiences and shows how the university and the city can enter into an open exchange. Anyone who wants to listen, join in the discussion or simply enjoy the special atmosphere of a lively campus festival is invited to experience the University of Kassel on May 21.
The complete program with all offers and times can be found at: www.uni-kassel.de/go/campusfest