Teaching
Introduction to Science and Tech Diplomacy: the new geopolitics of technology (Haupseminar)
Profound transformations of the role of science in international affairs together with the rapid evolution of innovations are leading to renewed geopolitical rivalries and fragmentation. For example, the terrifying prospect of a nuclear conflict and the COVID-2019 pandemic make science and health diplomacy more important than ever.
Furthermore, the importance of artificial intelligence to international relations proves tech and innovation diplomacy key to national and international politics. The rationale of this course is to a) understand the implications of science and technological innovations in the international sphere and b)put them into the context of European sovereignty, so they can be the subject of education and dissemination. In short, we are collectively concerned with the question of how to educate the next generation of scientists and engineers to address geopolitical challenges.
In fact, there is an increasing demand for experts in a particular technology domain, who will be able to understand and manage the challenges of science and new technologies while reflecting and reviewing their impact on European values. Vice versa, engineers and scientists need to be aware of how developments could reshape the delicate balance of international relationships and what makes us, Europeans, unique.
The seminar will be held in a hybrid format: The initial on-site block seminar from the 09th to the 11/10/2023, and the online segment from the 16/10/23 to the 22/01/24.
The seminar is co-organized by
- FAU’s chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies
- Jean Monnet Chair on Technology and Science Diplomacy for European Sovereignty (TechDip) held at UPM run under the context of Action ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH, co-financed by the EU EACEA under GA Project 101085303.
- Technology Diplomacy and International Cooperation Community of EELISA European University.