Science, Values and Ideology
New publication by Rebekka Hufendiek and Daniel James
School of Humanities
We bring together a range of perspectives from academia and education – particularly from Philosophy, linguistics and literary studies, geragogy and research-based learning.
Many of our programmes are aimed not only at students but also at interested members of the public outside the University. Let us actively shape the dialogue between science and society. We warmly invite you to join us.
News
New course overview of the School of Humanities
From now on there is a scrollable overview of all courses offered in the ASQ and elective subject area with filter functions
Ulm food for thought 2026 available as a podcast
The treaties and discussions of the 19th Ulm Think Tank from 11-14 March 2026 on the topic of GEFÜHL(T)E POLARISATION are now available to listen to…
Enrolment for ASQ / Philosophy / Language courses summer semester 2026
Counselling day, introductory event and staggered start of enrolment on Mon 13.04.2026
The Narrative of a Divided Society Opening of the Spring Academy at Ulm University
This week (23 to 26 March), the Spring Academy at Ulm University under the motto "LivingTogether. Connecting instead of dividing" is dedicated to…
You can already find our full programme of courses in the School of Humanities’ new course catalogue for the 2026/27 winter semester, and it will also be available in the course catalogue from 1 October. Enrolment takes place online via CoronaNG; please refer to our guide to online enrolment.
Advice day for language courses: Monday, 12 October 2026, 9.00 am–12.00 pm and 1.00 pm–4.00 pm in the Department Pavilion
Introductory session on ASQ / Philosophy / Foreign Languages: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1.00 pm in Lecture Hall H4/5
Staggered start to enrolment on Monday, 12
October 2026 from 4.00 pm: courses in English and Business English
from 4.30 pm: all other language courses
from 5.00 pm: all other ASQ courses (Philosophy, etc.)
Enrolment closes on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12.00 pm
All those who have been allocated a place will be automatically transferred to the Moodle online courses via a daily synchronisation by CoronaNG.
If you have not yet been allocated a place following online enrolment, please contact Ms Andrea Schramm for foreign language courses, or Bettina Meyer-Quintus for all other courses, to discuss possible solutions.
Courses start from 19 October 2026
Exam week is from 1 to 5 February 2027; the final week of teaching is from 8 to 12 February 2027.
We wish you a successful semester!
Your team at the Department
Collect your certificate of achievement
For foreign language course participants who have NOT registered for the exam via the university portal (medical students, teacher training students, external candidates) only:
Please email Ms Schramm to arrange an appointment to collect your certificate of achievement.
Neue Publikation
The three departments of the department
HZ: Humboldt-Zentrum für Philosophie
Das HZ vertritt die Philosophie an der Uni Ulm in Forschung und Lehre. Der Fokus liegt auf der Wissenschaftstheorie, der Digitalen Ethik und der Philosophie der Psychologie.
Besondere Angebote sind die Kurse in der Wissenschaftstheorie, der Ethik und MPK-Kurse für Lehramtsstudierende sowie Veranstaltungen für die breite Öffentlichkeit, wie z.B. die Ulmer Denkanstöße. Wir freuen uns, dort mit Ihnen ins Gespräch zu kommen.
ZSZ: Zentrum für Sprach- und Zusatzkompetenzen
Das ZSZ ergänzt das Fachstudium durch Angebote, die sprachliche, mediale, methodische, soziale und personale Schlüsselkompetenzen gezielt fördern.
Zudem gibt es ein breites Angebot, mit dem Studierende Sprachkenntnisse und interkulturelle Kompetenz erlernen und ausbauen können.
ZAWiW: Zentrum für Allgemeine Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung
Das ZAWiW gestaltet und erforscht Bildungsangebote für alle Generationen, insbesondere für Menschen im dritten Lebensalter. Im Fokus steht der Brückenschlag zwischen Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft.
Regelmäßige Angebote sind die offenen Vorträge im studium generale, die Akademiewochen sowie die Arbeitskreise des Forschenden Lernens und weitere Aktivitäten im Bereich der Bürgerwissenschaften (Citizen Science).
Programmes offered by the Department
In addition to the courses offered by the various departments, the Department offers the following programmes:
Ulmer 3-Generationen-Uni
In der Ulmer 3-Generationen-Uni (u3gu) entdecken Schüler*innen und Senior*innen gemeinsam Natur- und Technikwissenschaften und profitieren vom Austausch der Generationen mit ihren verschiedenen Lebenswelten und Erfahrungen.
Studium generale
Die Veranstaltungen des studium generale richten sich an Studierende, Universitätsmitglieder sowie an eine interessierte Öffentlichkeit. In thematischen Ringvorlesungen werden aktuelle wissenschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Fragen aus verschiedenen Perspektiven beleuchtet.
Musisches Zentrum
Das MUZ ist ein Ort der Begegnung, der Ruhe, der Inspiration, des Ausgleiches zum Alltag, der Vernetzung und der Kreativität. Beheimatet ist es in drei ehemaligen Waldarbeiterholzhütten, dem Hüttendorf.
We combine research and teaching with dialogue with society – and reflect on the role of science at the intersection of technological development and social responsibility.
Prof. Dr Rebekka Hufendiek
, Head of the Department
Research carried out by the department
Our research focuses on the intersections between science and society, on issues relating to the philosophy of science – particularly in the fields of the philosophy of Biology and the philosophy of Psychology – on applied ethics, social and political philosophy, and on the communication of knowledge. In addition, we explore topics from Philosophy, linguistics and literary studies, geragogy and research-based learning.
Study and teaching in the Department
The range of courses and teaching offered by the School of Humanities responds to changes in the world of work and society, and equips students with the skills to tackle new challenges.
Transfer/Public Engagement within the Department
We see transfer as a bridge between research, business, politics and civil society. As part of Ulm University’s Third Mission, we bring together scientific teaching, research and social engagement – within a conception of science that is open, dialogue-based and relevant to real life.
How to find the department
Using our interactive site map, you can find the Department Pavilion, which houses our three departments, the ‘Hüttendorf’ at the Arts Centre, Seminar Room 2 in the Seminar Room Building, and Seminar Room 12, the ‘Alter Senatssaal’.
