How can research have an impact on society beyond the realm of science? What practical applications can be derived from scientific findings? And how can innovative ideas and new perspectives be developed from one’s own research?

How can civil society initiatives and academia work together to make a difference in the region?
What opportunities does collaboration with research institutions open up – from developing joint ideas to funded projects? Four partnerships between academia and civil society will provide insights into joint projects. Accompanying interactive sessions will provide a space for discussion, new perspectives and the development of shared ideas.

The JTC is again taking part in the 9th Silbersalz Festival on Science Communication in Halle (Saale), where it will showcase the diversity of its research and knowledge transfer activities relating to structural change.

Martin Häuer speaks at UN Science Summit 2026 on Open Source Imaging (OSI) and Standardization. In particular, the OSI MRI scanner as an example for the concept of democratic, sovereign technology for critical infrastructure. On Open Source Hardware, he will discuss the lack of de jure standardization options, unfitting standards processes in Open Source Software, and propose a potential solution to close that gap.