Space exploration is an area of research traditionally associated with science and technology. However, many key questions regarding space also concern social sciences and humanities, as space activities have clear social, cultural, and economic impacts on our societies. Clearly, there is a need for such a multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, the Beyond UNIVERSEH event aims to explore the importance of the humanities for space research with experts on the matter and to enable networking between policymakers, companies, researchers, and interested citizens. 

The Heinrich Heine University will be hosting the event around "Humanities in Space: Challenges and Opportunities" in the centre of Brussels on Monday, 29 April 2024, from 13.30–17.30. 

General Agenda

13.30 Registration

14.00 Beginning of impulse speeches and panel discussion

16.00 Networking with drinks and snacks

17.30 End of the event 

Please fill in the attached registration form and send it here by 14 April.

We are honoured to have the following panellists participating: 

University of Namur

Prof. Dr. Annick Castiaux 

(Rector)

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Prof. Dr. Stefan Marschall

(Vice Rector of International Affairs)

Dr. Jens Temmen

(Assistant Professor in English and American Studies)

University of Toulouse

Prof. Dr. Christina Stange-Fayos

(Vice-Chair responsible for European and International Relations and 

Lead of the UNIVERSEH Humanities Group)

 Prof. Dr. Vincent Simoulin

(Sociology Professor and Lead of the UNIVERSEH Humanities Group)

 University of Luxembourg

 Ms. Laetitia Cesari

(PhD student in Space Law)

  If you have any questions, please contact Sonja Bretschneider (sonja.bretschneider@hhu.de).