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Creativity is widely recognized as one of the key skills for the 21st century. Its importance has been increasingly emphasized in STEM education. Scientific creativity can be understood as ways of thinking or behaviors that are both novel and useful. It encompasses the ability to make new discoveries, design experiments, solve scientific problems, and engage in diverse scientific activities. It also manifests as ‘everyday creativity’, which situates learning in daily life, values individual experiences, and emerges in ordinary contexts. In this sense, creativity is not reserved for extraordinary breakthroughs but often happens when scientists, technicians, engineers, or mathematicians approach routine tasks in new and meaningful ways. In technology-supported learning environments, creativity becomes increasingly complex, involving not only human imagination and problem-solving but also dynamic interactions with artifacts, digital tools, platforms, and AI systems. The rise of AI technologies has transformed creativity from a primarily human-centered capacity into a human–technology co-creation phenomenon. Human-AI co-creativity therefore comes to the forefront, requiring learners to navigate the tension between human imagination and machine intelligence while developing new literacies to interpret, evaluate, and co-create with technologies. This complexity drives the focus of this presentation: How can we understand creativity in STEM education? What challenges and opportunities emerge in fostering creativity in the age of AI? And how can human-AI co-creative learning experiences be strengthened? Through these questions, this presentation will also bring reflections on how we might reshape the future of learning and extend human creativity with AI in STEM education.About Chunfang ZhouChunfang Zhou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark. She is the leader of AI Learning Lab, focusing on Human-AI Co-Creative Learning Experience, AI-Assisted Pedagogy Design, Teacher Education, and AI Professional Education, and Co-Director for Research and Academic Excellence, STEM Education Research Center. Chunfang Zhou's research mainly focuses on Creativity and Technology in STEM Education and Science Communication/Citizen Science, in a broad area of Science, Technology and Society (STS), with particular interests in:  [list][*]Problem and Project-Based Learning[*]Teacher Education and Professional Development[*]AI, Digital Technologies and Education[*]Human-Technology Interaction[*]Playful Learning[*]Participatory Science[*]Design Thinking[*]Sustainability[*]Care and Well-Being [*]Ethics and Responsible Innovation[*]Philosophy of Science and Technology[*]Eastern/Chinese Culture/China Studies [/list]Venue: DIAS Auditorium, SDU OdenseAll are welcome - no registration required

Capitalism is one of the great puzzles of the modern world. On the one hand, capitalist societies have seen levels of prosperity unknown to other types of societies – on the other hand, the dynamics of capitalism continue to generate inequalities, instabilities, and ecological challenges. DIAS now launches Capitalism Thursdays as a new forum for talks and panels on the main questions of capitalism.Speakers[list][*]Erik Bengtsson (Lund University)[*]Mary Hilson (Aarhus University)[*]Jeppe Nevers (SDU),[/list]Chaired by Paul Sharp (SDU). In this inaugural seminar, Erik Bengtsson will speak on capitalism and inequality in the Nordic countries. Jeppe Nevers and Mary Hilson will exemplify different ways to think about capitalism in Danish history. Afterwards, they will all participate in a panel moderated by Paul Sharp.When and where25 September at 13.00-15.00 in the DIAS Auditorium, SDU

How can machine learning on large-scale health data help us understand complex diseases and personalize medicine by treating humans as digital twins?

Moritz Simon Geist is a German artist and robotics engineer, well-known for his wildly viral videos like the "Popcorn Jazz Robot" and the giant drum robot "MR-808.”With a background in electrical engineering and a passion for hands-on sound creation, Geist's work is driven by a desire to interact physically with music. His robotic instruments are crafted using advanced technologies such as 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting and have been shown all around the world.In this talk, Geist will give insight into his art practice, share how he stopped working with human musicians and started working with music robots, and explain why AI music robots will not replace human musicians (soon).About Moritz Simon GeistMoritz Simon Geist is a music producer and researcher working with sound, robotics and algorithms. Beginning his academic career in semiconductor sciences as a PhD student, Geist made a career shift to focus on art and music, where he now merges sound with robotics and algorithms.His approach to electronic music, which involves creating sound through mechanical robots, has earned him international recognition.In 2012, Geist's first work, the "Drum Robot MR-808," went viral, and he has since explored the sound making and producing of electronic music with robots and mechanics as well as releasing many influential and viral works.Want to know more? Click HereVenueThe DIAS Auditorium, SDU Campus OdenseThis event is open for all. No registration needed

On Flying and Sonic Robots: Interacting Bodies and Sonic Atmospheres in Human-Robot InteractionThis talk examines human-robot interaction through a sociological lens, drawing on preliminary find-ings from a research project on the use of (autoomous) drones in the performing arts. It investigates what unfolds when drones become co-performers, turning the stage into a site of technoscientific ex-perimentation. The work of Moritz Geist with sonic robots offers a parallel exploration of robotic agency in musical contexts. Framed by the material turn in the humanities and social sciences, the talk addresses questions of (non)human agency. The presentation investigates how heterogeneous bodies—human and robotic—co-create space, sound, and experience in the performing arts and considers how artistic practices become laboratories for rethinking everyday encounters with autonomous systems.Matthias Wieser is Associate Professor at the Department of Media and Communications at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. Trained in Sociology and Cultural Studies.Cyborg Identities: Living Machines and OthernessLiving machines in art and design extend to other forms of intelligence by mimicking, employing, and drawing attention to neglected companions. They also embrace new materialism and feminist posthumanist theories. These machines embody cyborg identities, which, as Haraway (1991) explains, 'do not dream of communities on the model of the organic family but rather encourage a plasticity of identity to highlight the socially imposed limitations'. They therefore contribute to the development of a posthuman coexistence.Fara Peluso is a bioartist, speculative designer and researcher. With a strong interest in Biology, she pursues a deep research on living organisms like microalgae, lichen and fungi, enquiring into their poetics and agency through a speculative design methodology.Entangled on Stage: The Robot as Performer, The Robot as PerformanceIn the intersection of art and technology, performing with robots presents a unique fascination, as the role of the performer is distributed between human and machine. This shared authorship and agency reflect a deeper, more intricate relationship—one that mirrors the evolving entanglements between humans and robots, humans and AI, and other life-simulating technologies in everyday life. Centering on the robot’s corporeality and the concept of techno-parenthood, the research explores the layered dynamics of these relationships and the collaborative artistic agency embedded in robotic media art performance, specifically highlighting impactful soft robotic performance.Andrea Tesanovic is a PhD researcher whose work emerges at the nexus of robotics, science fiction literature, media art and performance, and the sociology of life-like technologies. The Sounds of Softness: Robot Materialities, Imaginaries, and SoundIn this short talk, I will discuss elements of our work on the robot SONŌ. SONŌ began its life as a re-search prototype created to explore the potential of adding sound to soft robotics (robotics technolo-gies constructed from pliable and elastic materials). The work started from a simple and open ques-tion - what does a soft robot sound like? It branched off to involve a diverse set of activities including studying cultural sonic imaginaries, conducting empirical human-robot interaction studies, and developing an exhibited robotic artwork.Jonas Jørgensen is Associate Professor at the SDU Biorobotics (University of Southern Denmark) and co-director of the SDU Soft Robotics research laboratory www.jonasjoergensen.org.When and where:8 October 2025 from 13:00-16:00DIAS Seminar Room, SDU Odense

”Proteomics in clinical diagnostics and precision medicine"

Could black holes, once cosmic enigmas, actually hold the key to unlocking the deepest secrets of space, time, and reality itself?

Med denne eksplorative workshop undersøger vi, hvad der kendetegner forskellige former for  kvindeligt entreprenørskab i 1800-tallet og begyndelsen af 1900-tallet – og om det kvindelige  entreprenørskab peger frem mod en alternativ kapitalisme, hvor succeskriteriet ikke (kun) er  materiel velstand og vækst.23. oktober 2025 kl. 14.30 - 17.30 i DIAS-seminarrum, DIAS-bygningen, Fioniavej 34, SDU.PROGRAM:14.30: VELKOMMEN V. LONE KØLLE MARTINSEN OG JEPPE NEVERS14.35: HANNE SCHAUMBURG SØRENSENKøbstadskvinder. Kvinder, køn og forsørgelse 1787-1901Oplægget diskuterer, hvordan kvinder i 1800-tallets købstæder spillede en aktiv og uundværlig rolle i byliv og erhvervsliv trods en begrænsende lovgivning, som de udnyttede eller omgik for at bidrage til familiens og byens økonomi.15.05: SISSEL BJERRUM FOSSAT OG MIKAEL FRAUSINGProvinsens pigeskoler – dannelse og forretningOplægget udforsker, hvordan tre fremtrædende skoleejere og -ledere fungerede som iværksættere og virksomhedsejere i perioden omkring almenskoleloven i 1903, som fundamentalt ændrede rammerne for pigeskolernes forretningsmodel.15.35: LEONORA LOTTRUP RASMUSSEN OG KRISTINE DYRMANNBryggerens Bagland: Køn, kapitalisme og netværkPræsentationen bidrager til revisionen af fortællingen om Carlsbergs grundlæggelse ved at betone  Laura Jacobsens centrale rolle i bryggeriets udvikling gennem hendes virke som opdrager, salon  værtinde, filantrop og brobygger.16.05: KAFFEPAUSE16.20: MAJA UHRE PEDERSENGlemt i historien: Afdækning af kvinders arbejdeVed hjælp af nye kilder kan vi uddybe vores forståelse af vigtigheden af kvinders arbejde i husholdningen og inkorporere deres arbejde i historiske nationalregnskaber.16.50: LONE KØLLE MARTINSEN OG TINA LANGHOLM LARSENKristiane Konstantin Hansens entreprenørskab på FrederiksborgOplægget foreslår, at Kristiane Konstantin-Hansen (1848-1925) med sin familiedrevne broderiforretning ”Boden” lagde kimen til det, der senere er blevet betegnet som en feministisk økonomi, og som hun sidenhen realiserede som leder af Frederiksborgs gobelinvævestue.17.20: AFSLUTNING OG OPSAMLING17.30: TAK FOR I DAG!SEMINAR I PROGRAMMET “CAPITALISM IN THE DANISH EXPERIENCE” –ARRANGERET I SAMARBEJDE MED FREDERIKSBORG.

Academic freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies, enabling scholars to pursue knowledge without fear of censorship or political interference. Yet, in today’s polarized world, the lines between freedom of speech and freedom of research are being tested like never before.At the same time, the European research funding landscape has undergone a profound transformation. Universities now find themselves navigating complex terrain: public backlash against controversial findings, internal debates about the limits of expression, and the growing emphasis on impact and innovation from funding bodies like the European Research Council (ERC).As Europe strives to close the ‘innovation gap’ and boost global competitiveness, how do we ensure that academic freedom remains protected and meaningful?This panel debate will examine the evolving relationship between academic freedom and societal responsibility, exploring questions like:[list][*]What distinguishes freedom of research from freedom of speech, and where do they overlap?[*]How can researchers at all career stages navigate a funding environment increasingly focused on deliverables?[*]What should institutions do when research challenges dominant narratives or provokes public controversy?[*]How can academic discourse remain both free and ethically grounded?[/list]Join us for a thought-provoking discussion where DIAS Chairs and SDU’s Honorary Doctors of 2025 will delve into the numerous dimensions of academic freedom.ModeratorsChristine Stabell Benn, Professor at the Department of Clinical Research and DIAS Chair of Health Sciences.Julius Koschnick, Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and DIAS Fellow of Business and Social Sciences.When and whereThursday 30 October 15.00-16.30 - followed by a receptionDIAS Auditorium, SDU Odense Limited seating - registration requiredSign up here by 21 October

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southern Denmark hereby announces Lasse Nielsen's doctoral oral defence (dr.phil.).  The defence will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10.00 a.m. at Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M in room O100.