Chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies @ FAU

A quick look at everyday news proves that science, technology, and medicine permeate all aspects of our everyday life. From the terrifying prospect of a nuclear conflict and the recent pandemic to mundane decisions about getting another x-ray or using a bike to go to work, one is confronted with complex technological systems and advanced scientific knowledge.

The chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies provides highly interdisciplinary tools that help us comprehend the impact of science, technology and medicine to humans and the environment. Major areas of research and education include gender science studies, nuclear history, and science diplomacy.

Current Courses held by the chair at the FAU can be found under Teaching.

General News

FAU-Professor and European Union Science Diplomacy Alliance member Maria Rentetzi (Friedrich-Alexander Universität Nürnberg) was selected as fellow for the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Science Diplomacy Theme Group. The prestigious, one-of-a-kind fellowship aims to advance the research-based focus and knowledge of the interdisciplinary relatedness of science diplomacy as an impactful factor across research fields.

The local newspaper, "Erlanger Nachrichten," published an article on Saturday, June 28, 2025, about our exhibition opening on June 12, 2025, entitled "Nuklear Technology at the Center." Antje Schönherr, the reporter, highlighted the topicality of the exhibition "Living with Radiation" and recommende...
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Lectures and Keynotes

ERC scientific seminar, 27 June 2025

We are glad to invite you to the next ERC Scientific Seminar " What is science diplomacy and why does it matters?”, which will take place on Friday 27th June 2025, from 11:00 until 12:30 on-site at the Helga Nowotny auditorium (25th floor, COV2), with the poss...

Sandra Klos will give a guest lecture at the Interdisziplinäres Zentrum Gender – Differenz – Diversität (IZGDD) on July 3, 2025 at 4 pm at Bismarckstraße 1, room C 702 on the topic of "Pregnant with Radiation. Or Why we don't x-ray pregnant women anymore." The lecture will cover gynecological debate...
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AI4Gov-X

About the project

FAU is a partner in the AI4GOV Accelerate (AI4GOV-X) project, running from 2025 to 2029. This initiative brings together 38 core institutions and 4 associated partners from 21 European countries to develop and implement an online master’s program specifically designed for the public sector. The program includes two annual editions and offers flexible, modular courses with micro-credentials, as well as hands-on extracurricular activities focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Spaces (DS), and Digital Government Transformation (DGT).

The project aims to fully train 800 students and engage over 2,200 additional participants through supplementary training initiatives. A key feature of the program is its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, supported by summer and winter schools, internships, networking events, and mentoring schemes that encourage knowledge exchange and practical engagement. FAU is responsible for orgnizing two sumnmner schools on science diplomacy and AI.

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AI4Gov-X – News

FAU-Professor and European Union Science Diplomacy Alliance member Maria Rentetzi (Friedrich-Alexander Universität Nürnberg) was selected as fellow for the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Science Diplomacy Theme Group. The prestigious, one-of-a-kind fellowship aims to advance the research-based focus and knowledge of the interdisciplinary relatedness of science diplomacy as an impactful factor across research fields.

When? - 9.4.2025 at 10:00

This will be a hybrid session. Please register here to attend via zoom, the talk will take place at Wener-von-Siemens Str. 61 in Erlangen at the Chair of STGS.

Science diplomacy has become a central instrument of contemporary foreign policy. Alongside the USA and the ...

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Workshops