About the Italien-Zentrum
The foundation of the Italien-Zentrum is a joint initiative of the Italian Consulate General Stuttgart, the Italian Cultural Institute Stuttgart and the Department of Romance Literatures II of the University of Stuttgart. It is located at the International Centre for Cultural and Technological Research (IZKT), where it enriches the regional focus of cultural and scientific cooperation. One of the special features of the Italien-Zentrum is the analysis of central sectors of Italian culture, from business to science, technology and design and on to questions of European integration. The Italien-Zentrum organizes its activities in close cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institute Stuttgart.
The tasks of the Italien-Zentrum include the development and promotion of interdisciplinary research projects, the enrichment of German-Italian cultural exchange and scientific dialogue, the expansion of the network with Italian universities and the communication of research results to the public.
The Italien-Zentrum presents important Italian researchers to the general public as guest lecturers. At the same time, the guest lectures provide students at the University of Stuttgart with a direct insight into Italian intellectual life and supplement the range of courses offered. The annual scientific conferences are an important scientific component of the Italien-Zentrum and the Chair and provide students with an insight into current research areas and facilitates contacts to foreign scientists and institutions.
The Italien-Zentrum supports projects of German-Italian scientific cooperation. These include conferences, research colloquia and exhibitions.
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Kirsten Dickhaut
Prof. Dr.Deputy Director ILW / Head of Departments Romance Literatures I (French Studies) and II (Italian Studies)
Selina Seibel
Dr.Koordinatorin des Italienzentrums