Department of Science and Technology Studies

Science, technology and innovation shape life in modern societies in countless ways. Some of these are perceived as positive, others are deeply controversial. In turn, policy, corporations, the media and other societal actors influence how knowledge and technologies are produced. Science and technology studies analyzes these interactions, and aims to foster critical and reflexive debates on the relations of science, technology and society.

 Defensiones

15.07.2024 11:00
 

We warmly invite you to the defensio of Jóia Maria Boode

26.02.2024 14:00
 

We warmly invite you to the defensiones of Jana Sophie Wiese, Fabian Saxinger and Livia Beck.

 STS Talks Vienna

25.06.2024 17:00
 

Today is the last STS Talk of the summer term 2024 by Nicole Dewandre!

For anyone who would like to join online – please register via zoom.

19.06.2024 17:00
 

by Brice Laurent (CSI & ANSES, Paris), Eleanor S. Armstrong (Science Education, Stockholm University), Béatrice Cointe (CSI, Paris), Kirstin Asdal...



 New Publications

Palackal A, Mbatia P, Dzorgbo DB, Duque RB, Ynalvez MAH, Shrum W. Are Mobile Phones Changing Social Networks: A Longitudinal Study of Core Networks in Kerala. New Media & Society. 2011;13(3):391-410. doi: 10.1177/1461444810393900

Shrum W, Mbatia P, Palackal A, Dzorgbo DB, Duque RB, Ynalvez MAH. Mobile Phones and Core Network Growth in Kenya: Strengthening Weak Ties. Social Science Research. 2011;40(2):614-625. doi: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2010.09.015