SQUARE is the center for new ways of sharing knowledge at the University of St. Gallen. Our programme offers a range of surprising and engaging extracurricular events. Think square and explore new ideas. We are excited to meet you!
Public Lecture: Ghostly Figures, Frightening Phantoms, Villains – On the Uncanny
Every era has its own frightening phantoms – from the devil and vampire to the cyborg and AI. Prof. em. Dr. Andreas Härter, Titular Professor of German Language and Literature at the University of St. Gallen, will take you on a fascinating journey into the world of the uncanny. In this lecture series, he explores the cultural-historical significance of the uncanny, which has been accompanying our worldview and action norms for centuries.
Discover with Prof. Dr. med. Jürg Kesselring FRCP, President of the Swiss Brain League, how our brain adapts and learns through interaction with the material and social environment. In this inspiring lecture, the basics of learning, neuroplasticity, and the mechanisms through which new neural connections are formed and only persist when actively used will be explored.
Prof. Yvonne Rogers is a pioneer in Human-Computer Interaction, the Director of the Interaction Centre at University College London, and known for her work in Ubiquitous Computing.
The popular film series continues – this time focusing on the topic of artificial intelligence – from visionary classics to current documentaries. After the screenings, exciting discussions with experts invite you to explore the boundaries between fiction and reality.
Speakers:
Keller Marc Gasser-Beck Jacqueline lic.iur., EMBA HSG
In Jonas Lüscher's brilliant and sharp new novel, the past and the future collide in a kaleidoscope of rebellion, humanity, and machines. Philosophical, dark, and full of humor, it is a masterful play with the conflicts that shape us – and those yet to come.
"The Rise and Fall of Mr. René Benko" comes to St. Gallen – an electrifying theater evening full of revelations, blending stand-up and lecture performance! Join Calle Fuhr and the investigative platform DOSSIER in an unflinching examination of the Benko system, which, from success to bankruptcy, has shaped the headlines of Europe.