26th Doctoral Seminar in Kassel

From September 13 to 15, 2023, the 26th Doctoral Seminar on IT, Service, Innovation and Collaboration (WISIC) took place on the premises of the University of Kassel. The aim of the seminar is to promote exchange between the participating chairs from Kassel, St. Gallen and Osnabrück and to generate new impetus for the respective dissertation projects.

A total of 19 doctoral candidates took part in the workshop and presented their research topics in various formats. The presentation format was selected according to the individual doctoral progress and status. Through intensive discussions with other doctoral students as well as professors and post-docs, participants were able to gain valuable feedback and new ideas for their dissertation projects and drive them forward.

Another highlight in addition to the presentations was the keynote lecture by Sabine Matook (Queensland University) entitled "Social Media's Stockholm Syndrome: Are we hold hostage to our technology?". In it, she discussed the love-hate relationship that arises when using social media, what influence the perception of time has and what influence the algorithm of the social medium has on the user's perception of time. In order to discuss this lecture and the other presentations in a relaxed atmosphere and to exchange ideas, a joint dinner was held after the lectures.