Joint Inaugural Lectures: Artificial intelligence, sustainable cities and colourful galaxies
15.01.2024
On January 11, 2024, the Joint Inaugural Lectures of Krzysztof Janowicz, Kerstin Krellenberg and Glenn van de Ven took place in the Main Ceremonial Hall of the University of Vienna. Rector Sebastian Schütze and Rainer Abart, Dean of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy, welcomed the interested audience. Afterwards the three professors invited for a reception in the Small Ceremonial Hall.
After the welcoming words of Rector Sebastian Schütze and Dean Rainer Abart, Krzysztof Janowicz, Kerstin Krellenberg and Glenn van de Ven provided insights into three fascinating areas of research - from digital geography and urban studies to the formation of galaxies.
Joint inaugural lecture at the Main Ceremonial Hall. © Markus Korenjak
Krzysztof Janowicz, Kerstin Krellenberg and Glenn van de Ven held their inaugural lectures at 11th of January 2024. Photo © Markus Korenjak
The event took place at the Main Ceremonial Hall of the University of Vienna. © Markus Korenjak
Welcome words by Rector Sebastian Schütze. © Markus Korenjak
© Markus Korenjak
Rainer Abart, Dean at the Faculty of Earth Science, Geography and Astronomy. © Markus Korenjak
Krzysztof Janowicz, Professor of Cartography and Geoinformation Science, held a lecture on the topic: "Why Spatial is Special in Artificial Intelligence Research". © Markus Korenjak
Krzysztof Janowicz’s research focuses on how humans conceptualize the spaces and places around them based on their behavior, focusing particularly on regional and cultural differences with the ultimate goal of assisting machines to better understand the information needs of an increasingly diverse user base. © Markus Korenjak
Kerstin Krellenberg, Professor of Urban Studies, spoke on the topic "Cities worth living in and for – adapt, transform to become resilient and sustainable". © Markus Korenjak © Markus Korenjak
Kerstin Krellenberg’s research focuses on cities, with a special interest in urban sustainability transformations. Global environmental change and the impacts on, as well as the challenges and opportunities for cities, are central to her work. Through inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation, she aims to develop integrative approaches for sustainable urban societies. © Markus Korenjak
In his talk, Glenn van de Ven, porfessor of Theoretical Extragalactic Astrophysics, explained "the colourful past and dark side of galaxies". © Markus Korenjak
Glenn van de Ven’s research focuses on understanding the dynamical structure and evolution of stellar systems, ranging from stellar clusters in our Milky Way to nearby elliptical and spiral galaxies. © Markus Korenjak
Between the talks the "Holz and Stahl Quartet" played classical music. © Markus Korenjak
Together, Krzysztof Janowicz (right), Kerstin Krellenberg und Glenn van de Ven, took their audience on a fascinating journey through three research areas of Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy - the "Faculty for Exploration". © Markus Korenjak
© Markus Korenjak
Audience in the Main Ceremonial Hall.
Afterwards, the three professors invited all participants to a reception in the Small Ceremonial Hall. © Markus Korenjak
Food-Catering by "Die Gaumenfreundinnen". © Markus Korenjak
© Markus Korenjak
Video: Joint Inaugural Lectures Krzysztof Janowicz, Kerstin Krellenberg and Glenn van de Ven
Programme Joint Inaugural Lectures
Krzysztof Janowicz, Kerstin Krellenberg and Glenn van de Ven
Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
11 January 2024, 18:00, Main Ceremonial Hall, University of Vienna
18:00 - Welcoming words
- Sebastian Schütze
Rector University of Vienna - Rainer Abart
Dean Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Krzysztof Janowicz
- Lecture: "Why Spatial is Special in Artificial Intelligence Research"
Kerstin Krellenberg
- Lecture: "Cities worth living in and for – adapt, transform to become resilient and sustainable"
Glenn van de Ven
- Lecture: The colourful past and dark side of galaxies
Live music
Live music by the Holz und Stahl quartet between the talks
Reception
After the lectures, the participants were warmly invited to a reception in the Small Ceremonial Hall.
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