University of Heidelberg

Illustrated Report of the Ottoman Empire Conference

The conference “Well-Connected Domains: Intersections of Asia and Europe in the Ottoman Empire” explored cultural flows between the Ottoman Empire and its neighbours in the East and West. It took place in Heidelberg from 10-12 November 2011 and was organised by research project A7 “Ottoman Empire”.

The four project members and organisers, Pascal Firges, Tobias Graf, Christian Roth and Gülay Tulasoğlu, wrote the following conference report. The young researchers are writing their dissertation on different aspects of the Ottoman Empire. read more

Illustrated Report of the Annual Conference 2011

“Frontiers of Knowledge: Health, Environment and the History of Science” was the topic of the Cluster’s 2011 Annual Conference. Scholars from all over the world and across disciplines discussed and exchanged their research findings.

The Annual Conference was held at Heidelberg University from October 5th to 7th. In the following report, Anna Andreeva, Johannes Quack and Dominic Steavu review the three-day programme. Pictures and filmed lectures that were held during the conference enhance the report.

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Die Verkabelung der Welt

In der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts traten London und Paris erstmals durch ein Kabel über den Ärmelkanal in telegrafische Verbindung. Zur Jahrhundertwende umspannte das Telegrafennetzwerk bereits den gesamten Globus.

Wie die Telegrafie zum Motor der Globalisierung wurde, untersucht PD Dr. Roland Wenzlhuemer am Exzellenzcluster „Asien und Europa“ in den von ihm geleiteten Forschungsprojekten "Information Flows" und "The Nation State and Beyond". In seinem Artikel „Die Verkabelung der Welt“ gibt er Aufschluss. read more

Illustrated Report of the Angkor Workshop 2010

"Archaeologising" Heritage? Local Social Practice vs. Global Virtual Reality" was the topic of a workshop held from May 2 to 4, 2010. Experts from all around the globe discussed the historical implications and contemporary challenges of "Archaeological Heritage". In the focus of discussion was the UNESCO World Heritage site "Archaeological Park of Angkor" in Cambodia, along with other case-studies from Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Afghanistan.

The workshop was organised by Dr. Michael Falser and Dr. Michael Winckler at the Karl Jaspers Centre in Heidelberg.  read more

Illustrated Report of the Trends Conference

The exchange of trends between Asia and Europe was the topic of the final conference of research project B12 "Rethinking Trends". At the conference, the project members discussed the transcultural, historical, and socio-political dimensions of popular global trends with senior scholars from various fields of study.

The Conference was held on the 28th and 29th of October at the Karl Jaspers Centre. In the following report, Xuelei Huang reviews the two-day programme. read more