Get together with the Rector

2013-06-18

News from the MCI

As is the tradition at the MCI, this year’s MCI Alumni Weekend was the convincing climax of the annual MCI Alumni & Friends series of lectures given by prominent visiting speakers.

The event began on Friday afternoon with a reception given by the MCI’s Rector Dr. Andreas Altmann, who had even more reason than usual to offer a warm welcome to the particularly notable visitors: In recognition of his services to the MCI, the Tyrol as a university location and the university system in general, Minister Töchterle presented him with the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art.

Europe in the world – What about Freedom and Democracy?

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskay, political activist and leader of the Belarusian democracy movement.

The Fascination of Space: Exploring Infinite Frontiers of Research

Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the Executive Board of the German Aerospace Center, on the societal relevance of space exploration.

Future: China!

China expert Frank Sieren on technological disruption, shifting global power dynamics, and the need for a change in perspective.