Apply Now for a Stunning Summer School at the Intersection of Science, Science Fiction, and Real-World Scenarios!
This exciting two-day event, taking place on August 28–29, 2025, brings together international students, early-career researchers, and scholars for an interdisciplinary exploration of how futuristic ideas shape — and are shaped by — real-world science and society.
What to expect:
- Keynote lectures by international experts
- Interactive discussions and hands-on workshops
- A creative writing workshop on integrating creativity into scientific prose
- Networking opportunities during a vibrant social evening
Confirmed Summer School Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Jaime Banks (School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, USA)
- Prof. Dr. Fabio Buttussi (HCI Lab, University of Udine, Italy)
- Prof. Dr. Sorin Cazacu (Department of English Literature, University of Craiova, Romania)
Stipends for Across Students
Thanks to the generous support of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), we are able to offer 8 stipends for students from Across partner universities. These include:
- Accommodation stipend of €168
- Travel stipends ranging from €350 to €550 (depending on country of origin)
Bonus Opportunity: Mensch und Computer 2025
The Summer School also offers a unique opportunity to extend your stay and attend the renowned Mensch und Computer 2025 conference on human-computer interaction, which begins in Chemnitz just a few days later, on August 31, 2025.
Apply now!
Expand your horizons, connect with peers across Europe, and dive deep into the future of science and society.
- Application deadline: May 31, 2025.
- Across students are kindly asked to indicate their affiliation in their application.
- For more information on the program and how to register, please visit the Summer School website.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chemnitz!
