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Future of memory: memorials rethought in the digital age!
The University of Vechta is organizing a lecture series on memorials and historical awareness in June 2025. Experts will discuss new approaches to historical learning. All lectures begin on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in lecture hall Q 15.
Future of memory: memorials rethought in the digital age!
Since April 2025, the University of Vechta has been devoting itself to the topic of “Remembrance and historical awareness. New challenges for memorial work” as part of an exciting lecture series. The series of events, organized by Prof. Dr. Eugen Kotte and Hannah Sandstede, aims to raise awareness of the history of National Socialism and promote engagement with the past. The conclusion of the lecture series is planned for July 2025, which offers the opportunity to shed light on the various perspectives and challenges in memorial work mynewsdesk.com reports.
The first lectures in the series dealt with fundamental discussions on memory and historical awareness. In further sessions, aspects such as landscaping, exhibition concepts and memorial educational programs were discussed. The focus was particularly on modern developments, including the integration of social media and inclusion offers. The importance of “historical awareness” as a central concept was discussed in detail by Kotte and discussed in connection with visits to memorial sites.
Insights into future lectures
A highlight of the lecture series will take place on July 3, 2025, when Hannah Sandstede will speak about the role of digital media in memorial work. Her lecture entitled “Memorials in the Digital Age – How Serious Games Can Open Up New Ways of Commemoration” aims to present innovative approaches to engaging with history. The use of serious games is discussed, in particular the game “Traces on Paper”, which deals with psychiatric crimes during National Socialism. Without a doubt, the discussion about emotionalization and participation when using such formats is a central theme of the event.
On July 10th the last lecture by Dr. Katja Drews and Kyra Börnemeier will take place, which will deal with the topic of cultural democracy education and its influence on memorial education. An innovative approach to memorial work is presented that focuses on social participation and the importance of attitude and communication.
A comprehensive lecture series
The lecture series covers several other topics that provide important inspiration for memorial work. This includes lectures on:
- 10. April 2025: Prof. Dr. Volkhard Knigge über die Arbeit von Gedenkstätten für die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus.
- 17. April 2025: Dr. Elke Gryglewski zu gestaltungsrelevanten Aspekten in Ausstellungen der Gedenkstätte Bergen-Belsen.
- 24. April 2025: Dr. Andrea Kaltofen zur Gedenkstätte Esterwegen.
- 8. Mai 2025: Dr. Michael Gander über Polizeigewalt und Zwangsarbeit im Dritten Reich.
- 15. Mai 2025: PD Dr. Ingo Harms über NS-Medizinverbrechen und das Opfergedenken.
- 22. Mai 2025: José Martin über die Kontroversen an den Gedenkstätten in Westerbork.
- 5. Juni 2025: Dr. Iris Groschek zum Einfluss sozialer Medien auf die Ansprache der jüngeren Generation.
- 19. Juni 2025: Lisa Quaeschning und Katrin König über inklusive Gedenkstättenpädagogik.
- 26. Juni 2025: Prof. Dr. Eugen Kotte zu historischen Lernprozessen basierend auf Schülerumfragen.
How hsozkult.de notes, the lecture series offers a platform for current professional discussions and sets standards for future projects within memorial work.
This is precisely why the lecture series is not only important for students and experts, but also invites the general public to actively engage with history. All lectures take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in lecture hall Q 15 at the University of Vechta and offer the opportunity to benefit from the diverse perspectives in modern memorial work knowledge.de highlights various digital developments that are revolutionizing the culture of remembrance.