Upcoming Events

Jacob Soll's research combines the humanities and economics, focusing on the history of ideas, political responsibility, and financial systems. He is a professor of philosophy, history, and accounting at the University of Southern California, as well as an author. The detailed programme will follow.

A political lesson about the tensions between individualism and the common good in times of exceptional social situations. Followed by a discussion with Roman Rossfeld, expert on the cultivation battles in the First and Second World Wars.

Johanna Gollnhofer and Karina Rey are working on two topics that may seem different at first glance, yet share a common thread: they show how we can unlock potential by changing our perspective.

The talk will introduce how political anthropology is considered in the Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Anthropology. The Event is a collaboration of the HSG Collegium and the Critical Ethnography Collective.

Considering the intensification of political homophobia, this talk discusses how Ghanaian activists compete in transnational networks to influence local political and legal dynamics regarding LGBT* rights at home through the United Nations.

Estonia Between the Fronts: Brothers Karl and Jüri are forced onto opposing sides as their homeland is torn between the Red Army and the SS. With subtle intensity, Elmo Nüganen delivers a haunting portrait of a nation at war.

Tobias Esch is a doctor and neuroscientist who specialises in happiness research. He studies the biological, psychological and social foundations of health and life satisfaction. At Square, he will discuss the science of happiness, self-efficacy and resilience, and explain how we can maintain our focus on what really matters in a complex world. The detailed programme will follow.

Japanese tea ceremonies with tea master Tomomi Sutter Kimura for groups at SQUARE. Appointment by arrangement.

Lewis Davidson focuses on the overlooked and inconspicuous elements that comprise our everyday living spaces. The London-based artist works directly with found objects, developing special processes to transform and redefine their identity, as well as their connection to value, purpose and place — as can be seen in Square. The detailed programme will follow.

Philipp Rösler, former German Vice-Chancellor, Federal Minister of Health and current entrepreneur, operates at the intersection of politics, business and international relations. At SQUARE, he will discuss the dynamics of international markets, the future of leadership and innovation, and the responsibilities of leaders. The detailed programme will follow.