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Celebrating 2025!
To close the year, the Cultural Studies of Science and Technology Group (CSTS) has created a small but meaningful ritual: taking a moment to look back and celebrate what we have achieved together! Each year, we reflect on the highlights that shaped our work, our collaborations, and our shared learning. In this post, we share a selection of those moments—projects, conversations, and milestones that defined the past year and that we carry with us into the next.
Completion of Bachelor's Thesis by Xenia Stocker on Exploring the Potential of Solar Energy Communities in Switzerland: A Transdisciplinary Perspective from the Zurich Region
In her bachelor’s thesis, Xenia Stocker, an environmental science student, explores Solar Energy Communities in the Canton of Zurich, examining their potential and the role of transdisciplinary collaboration. Learn more in this blog post.
Applications opening soon for the Summer School “Co-creating transformative knowledge: Inter- and transdisciplinary research in practice”
Applications opening soon for the Summer School “Co-creating transformative knowledge: Inter- and transdisciplinary research in practice”. Read more about the upcoming Summer School in this blog post.
Open call for papers: Transdisciplinary Research for Transformative Change: From Conceptual Insights to Societal Impact
How can transdisciplinary research move from conceptual debate to real societal impact? This collection invites contributions that explore how collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and knowledge systems fosters transformative change. We welcome papers that critically reflect on the practices, methods, and politics of doing transdisciplinary research—its promises, challenges, and implications for knowledge co-production and societal transformation.
New master’s and bachelor’s thesis topics on energy transition in a national Swiss project available!
Are you interested in social sciences or energy modelling? Do you want to contribute to Switzerland’s energy transition through your bachelor’s or master’s thesis? If you enjoy working with qualitative and creative methods, explore our latest thesis topics and find one that inspires you.