Vienna Anthropocene Network

Our Events

Here you can find details about our upcoming events and browse through our past activities, such as conferences and workshops on the Anthropocene.

Technology as a Planetary Phenomenon

11.11.2026 Workshop

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11 November 2026, 3:00 pm CET

Workshop with Bronislaw Szerszynski

In-person, University of Vienna

CarbonCulturesxCE – Winter Term 2026

21.10.2026 Discussion

Black-and-white aerial shot of a contemporary coal mining area

The CarbonCulturesxCE event series continues from Oct – Dec 2026, tracing the roots, expressions and excesses of petromodernity in Central Europe.

Forum Anthropozän 2026 – Connectedness. Zukunftsverbunden

11.06.2026 Conference

Aerial view of mountain lakes and rivers crossing in the center

This year's Forum Anthropozän looks at national parks in the Anthropocene, exploring how ecological and social issues intersect in these spaces.

Ice, Oil, and Deep Time: Current Humanities Research in Anthropocene Studies

11.06.2026 Workshop

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11 June 2026, 9:00 am–6 pm CEST

In-person event (in English)

University of Vienna

Bohemia at the Primeval Sea | A CarbonCulturesxCE Lecture

04.05.2026 Lecture

Historic illustration in black-and-white that reconstructs the prehistoric flora and fauna in the region of Bohemia

4 May 2026, 1:15 pm CEST

Guest Lecture by Philipp Kohl (in German)

In-person (Uni Campus, Vienna)

Biodiversität & Gesundheit im Anthropozän

29.04.2026 Discussion

A butterfly and other insects on a blooming plant, in the background an art installation with intersecting wires and many wooden handles attached to them

29 April 2026, 6:00–7:30 pm CEST

Lecture & Discussion (in German)

Hybrid event (kärnten.museum / online)

Anthropocene Lecture Series

Online Lecture Series “The Anthropocene Across the Disciplines” 2026

10.03.2026 Lecture Series

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March – June 2026 (Summer Term)

Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 pm CET & CEST

Online via Zoom (in English)

Online Lecture Series “The Anthropocene” 2025

11.03.2025 Lecture Series

Image of anthropogenic influence along the Danube River after massive flooding in 2024

March – June 2025 (Summer Term)

Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 pm CET & CEST

Online via Zoom (in English)

Online Lecture Series “Welcome to the Anthropocene” 2024

12.03.2024 Lecture Series

A beach with the words "Welcome to the Anthropocene" written in the sand

March – June 2024 (Summer Term)

Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 pm CET & CEST

Online via Zoom (in English)

Online Lecture Series “The Anthropocene” 2023

07.03.2023 Lecture Series

A powerline running along a shore, the water reflecting a mountain ridge in the background

March – June 2023 (Summer Term)

Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 pm CET & CEST

Online via Zoom (in English)

Online Lecture Series “Aspects of the Anthropocene” 2022

08.03.2022 Lecture Series

Earth seen from space by night with bright orange city lights

March – June 2022 (Summer Term)

Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 pm CET & CEST

Online via Zoom (in English)

Online Lecture Series “The Anthropocene” 2021

09.03.2021 Lecture Series

Earth orbit night lights, seen from space

March – June 2021 (Summer Term)

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm CET & CEST

Online via Zoom (in English)

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