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Ringvorlesung "Geschlecht und Diversität" (Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, SoSe 2026)
Ringvorlesung “Geschlecht und Diversität in der Medizin” an der Medizinischen Universität Innsbruck

Ringvorlesung “Geschlecht und Diversität in der Medizin” an der Medizinischen Universität Innsbruck

Im Sommersemester 2026 findet an der Medizinischen Universität Innsbruck unter der Leitung von Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Sabine Ludwig, MSc, MA, eine Ringvorlesung zum Thema “Geschlecht und Diversität in der Medizin in den deutschsprachigen Ländern: ‘Gendermedizin’ neu gedacht” statt. Wann: donnerstags oder dienstags, 18.30-20.00 Uhr (Präsenz und per Livestream) Wo: Audimax, EG, Fritz-Priegl-Straße 3, 6020 Innsbruck Monika Pietrzak-Franger wird am Donnerstag, dem 11.6., einen Vortrag zum Thema “Leben mit Long Covid – Aspekte von Geschlecht und Diversität” halten. Webseite der Veranstaltung

Person in schwarzer Kleidung sitzt seitlich im Bild und trägt eine große schwarze Augenmaske. Über dem Bild liegt der Schriftzug "scheinbar genesen", Hintergrund in warmen Rot- und Orangetönen.
#LNF26 Lange Nacht der Forschung (24 April 2026)

#LNF26 Lange Nacht der Forschung (24 April 2026)

“But You Don’t Look Sick” – Making the Invisible Visible — This year, two team members, Monika Pietrzak-Franger and Maria Morata Marco, will present their projects at Lange Nacht der Forschung on 24 April 2026 (17:00-23:00). Have you ever been told you look perfectly fine while having to actively manage pain? At our interactive station at LNF, we explore why the phrase “you don’t look sick” can be more of a burden than a compliment. Inspired by Christine Miserandino’s famous blog post under the same title and her formulation…

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"Visual Culture, Photography & Medicine: Bodies, Technologies & the Politics of Seeing" - Lecture Series March-June 2026. In the background: Hand with Rings, a print of one of the first x-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen (1845-1923) of the left hand of his wife Anna Bertha Ludwig. It was presented to Professor Ludwig Zehnder of the Physik Institut, University of Freiburg, on 1 January 1896.
Lecture series “Visual Culture, Photography and Medicine: Bodies, Technologies and the Politics of Seeing” (11 March-17 June 2026)

Lecture series “Visual Culture, Photography and Medicine: Bodies, Technologies and the Politics of Seeing” (11 March-17 June 2026)

This summer term, stemming out of a close cooperation between University of Vienna and FOTO ARSENAL WIEN, this lecture series equips MA students with a theoretically grounded, media-literate understanding of how medicine operates as a cultural system of images, spaces, and narratives – and how these shape lived realities in powerful, often invisible ways. Medicine has never been a purely scientific enterprise. It is deeply embedded in cultural imaginaries, visual regimes, and aesthetic practices: from anatomical atlases, hospital architecture, and…

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Lecture course “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”

Lecture course “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”

The summer term 2026 edition — How have visual cultures shaped our understanding of health, identity, and justice across time? From the woodcuts of 17th-century broadsheets to the fast-paced, algorithm-driven world of TikTok, the public sphere of health information has always been deeply intertwined with media, politics, and power. This lecture series, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Pietrzak-Franger, invites you to explore the ever-evolving relationship between health, visual representation, and societal inequities. Join us as we explore the ways medical…

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Lecture series “Health in Society”

Lecture series “Health in Society”

Starting with an opening event on 18 March, the lecture series “Health in Society” (organised by the Health in Society Research Network) will focus on the many factors health depends on that go beyond the individual and interact with each other. Each unit will bring two members of the research network into dialogue. They will speak from their respective disciplinary perspectives on a common, socially significant topic and then engage in conversation with each other and the audience. On 2…

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PHOTO | BRUT in Context (9 March 2026)

PHOTO | BRUT in Context (9 March 2026)

Conference at the Robert Capa Center in Budapest — This international conference examines photo brut as an instinctive photographic practice at the crossroads of photography, psychology, psychiatry, art history, art market, and art brut. Organized by the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center in cooperation with Foto Arsenal Wien, the event accompanies the exhibitions in both institutions, featuring works from Bruno Decharme’s collection. Through thematic panels and a roundtable discussion, the program addresses art historical, medical, ethical, and art market-related perspectives…

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Winter Term (’25/’26) Cultural Studies/Medical Humanities Lecture: “Culture, Health and Justice”

Winter Term (’25/’26) Cultural Studies/Medical Humanities Lecture: “Culture, Health and Justice”

This term, our very own Prof. Dr. Monika Pietrzak-Franger will take a critical look into the intertwining of medical practice, representations, and health politics in this new lecture series. The development of the public sphere of health information has been profoundly shaped by a wide range of media, spanning from 17th-century broadsheets to contemporary social platforms like TikTok. This lecture will provide a critical overview of the patterns, developments, and characteristics of both historical and contemporary visual cultures of health….

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“Scheinbar Genesen: Leben mit Long Covid” at X FX FRAMES PER SPACE • DIFFERENT LOGICS – SHARED QUESTIONS

“Scheinbar Genesen: Leben mit Long Covid” at X FX FRAMES PER SPACE • DIFFERENT LOGICS – SHARED QUESTIONS

Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce our participation in the major interdisciplinary exhibition, “X FRAMES PER SPACE • DIFFERENT LOGICS – SHARED QUESTIONS,” opening this Saturday, November 8th, 2025! This ambitious exhibition, curated by Annette Tesarek, Sebastian Pfeifhofer, and Melina Steiner, brings together over 70 diverse artistic and scientific positions to explore the fundamental “frames” that construct our perception. It’s a fascinating meeting point where art and science converge to illuminate complex and shared questions. 🖼️ Our Contribution: Protected…

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Foto Wien 2025: Panel discussion “Photography, Medicine and Power” with Monika Pietrzak-Franger

Foto Wien 2025: Panel discussion “Photography, Medicine and Power” with Monika Pietrzak-Franger

The visual representation of the body—from 19th-century clinical photography to today’s AI-generated diagnostics—has long been a battleground of science, power, and desire. In the context of the Foto Wien Days, you are invited to join us for an exploration of how lens-based media engages with medical visuality, past and present. We will discuss how photographic practices can reclaim taboo or marginalized experiences and help reimagine bodily autonomy, health, and pleasure in the age of algorithmic care. With: In conversation with:…

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New Lecture Series “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”

New Lecture Series “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”

How have visual cultures shaped our understanding of health, identity, and justice across time? From the woodcuts of 17th-century broadsheets to the fast-paced, algorithm-driven world of TikTok, the public sphere of health information has always been deeply intertwined with media, politics, and power. This lecture series, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Pietrzak-Franger, invites you to explore the ever-evolving relationship between health, visual representation, and societal inequities. Join us as we explore the ways medical concepts like health, disease, illness, and…

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