CeBIL Director Prof. Timo Minssen Featured at Celebration of the Extended UCHP UNESCO Chair in the Right to Science
On 18 November 2025, CeBIL Director Professor Timo Minssen will take part in the event “Four More Years: Celebrating the Extension of the UCHP UNESCO Chair in the Right to Science.” The event marks the extension of Professor Helle Porsdam’s UNESCO Chair.
The programme brings together two invited speakers: Professor Michela Massimi from the University of Edinburgh and Professor Mikel Mancisidor from the University of Deusto. As part of the event, Professor Minssen will deliver a response to Professor Massimi’s presentation, reflecting his role as co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair in the Right to Science.
Event Programme
15:00–15:10 — Welcome by Professor Helle Porsdam
15:10–15:30 — Michela Massimi: “Local knowledge and the right to participate in science”
15:30–15:40 — Response by Professor Timo Minssen
15:40–16:00 — Q&A
16:00–16:10 — Coffee break
16:10–16:30 — Mikel Mancisidor: “Science, Knowledge and the Future of Democracy”
16:30–16:40 — Response by Professor Casper Sylvest
16:40–17:00 — Q&A
Event Details
Date: 18 November 2025, 15:00–17:00
Place: South Campus, Room 7A.2.04 (Justitia meeting room), 2nd floor
Organizer: Professor Helle Porsdam (Faculty of Law and SAXO Institute)
Event Link: https://jura.ku.dk/cis/calendar/2025/four-more-years-celebrating-the-extension-of-the-uchp-unesco-chair-in-the-right-to-science/