Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies (CATS)

Encounters is a series of dialogues initiated by CATS and the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) at Heidelberg University. In this dialogue, Former Federal Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maizière and Dr. Florian Böller will discuss new challenges for Europe under the title “NATO, the USA and China - New challenges for Europe”. [more...]

The HCIAS Wednesday Colloquium for this summer semester expands from Ibero-American Studies to Area Studies as a whole. Please follow the link for the complete program of these Dialogues across World Regions. [More...]

From 12.11.2024, Foyer CATS Library
This exhibition explores the multiplicity of home and complexities of transcultural identity through the works and life of composer Lam Bun-Ching. In celebration of her 70th birthday, it offers a first view at and chance to listen to her personal collection, which was acquired by the CATS Library in 2022. [More...]

The Ruperto Carola Lecture Series for the current winter term 2024/25 is titled “Freedom?! The University as a Space for Discourse”. By discussing the crucial role universities play in building and strengthening democratic societies, the lecture series picks up the theme of the current year of science, freedom. The Ruperto Carola Lecture Series 2024/25 is organized by Christiane Brosius (HCTS) and Barbara Mittler (HCTS, ZO). [More...]