Open BTU: Purpose - A new compass for our world (film screening OmU and panel discussion)

Lecture as part of the Open BTU theme block "Democracy and hope in the crisis"

Purpose - A new compass for our world

Film screening (OmU) and panel discussion

Many of today's crises - be it in relation to biodiversity, climate, democracy, migration or social justice - have a common origin: the capitalist economic system. Purpose, a film by Martin Oetting, follows two people who are trying to tackle the root of these problems by developing a visionary political project. Their aim is to transform the current growth-driven, elite-orientated system into an economy focused on the common good, putting the well-being of people and the planet at the centre. More information about the film: https: //purpose.film/deutsch/

The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the director and actors from civil society and academia. The discussion will focus on the themes of the film and the exploration of strategies for sustainable and socially just economic activity.

Panel guests:

Martin Oetting, director of Purpose

Dr Andrea Vetter, BTU, Chair of Sociology of Technology and Environment, author and activist

Sebastian Zoepp, social entrepreneur and managing director of Spreeakademie, founding member of Lausitzer Perspektiven e.V.

Moderation: Dr Stefanie Gerold, BTU, Chair of Sociology of Technology and the Environment

About the Open BTU lecture series

From 9 April 2025 to 2 July 2025, the public lecture series "Open BTU" will offer insights into exciting areas of knowledge. In the summer semester, the following topics will be examined from different perspectives:

• Our soils in Lusatia

• Biodiversity and biodiversity protection (as part of the 33rd Cottbus Environment Week)

• Democracy and hope in the crisis

With this educational format, which is open to all interested parties, the university's Centre for Continuing Education supports lifelong learning and funds the transfer of knowledge and ideas in the region by addressing socially relevant issues. The BTU co-operates with other universities and institutions. Each lecture will be followed by an opportunity for questions and dialogue with the speakers. Anyone interested is cordially invited to take part in the wide-ranging programme of events.

Note on the date:
Attending the Open BTU lecture series is free of charge and possible without registration. After each lecture, you will have the opportunity to talk to the speakers.