In order for society and politics to benefit from the results of peace and conflict research, the transfer from science to practice must be successful. What conditions lead to successful transfer? Which formats are particularly suitable? These key questions were addressed in the final workshop of the research network “Bayerisches Zentrum für Friedens- und Konfliktforschung: Deutungskämpfe im Übergang” (BZeFK), which took place in Augsburg on 13 and 14 October 2025. As well as formats and institutions for knowledge transfer, the workshop focused primarily on different perspectives, experiences, and future issues relating to transfer. Alongside researchers from the network, interested parties from various fields, such as politics, science and education, also took part.
During six panels and one keynote by Sebastian Büttner (Transfer Unit Science Communication of the Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften), the participants reflected on their transfer experiences and innovative forms and formats. TraCe Knowledge Transfer Officer and Deputy Coordinator Tina Cramer also contributed to this discussion. On the first day of the workshop, she presented TraCe's dialogical transfer activities, which particularly target civil society, educational and cultural institutions, journalists, and politicians. She shared experiences from previous dialogue panels, resulting collaborations, stakeholder workshops with journalists and a school class, and consultations with politicians. She also introduced the TraCe podcast episodes at PRIF Talk, the TraCe publication series, and the Centre’s press work and social media activities.
The research network “Bayerisches Zentrum für Friedens- und Konfliktforschung“ has been funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space since 2022.
To the program of the workshop (in German language).