PASSAE
Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics
The Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics (PASSAE) is an one-week interdisciplinary and international event for students focussing on current issues in Applied Ethics. Since 2024, it takes place annually.
The summer school is open to students from all disciplines.
History & Memory: Ethical Dimensions
4. - 8.8.2025
Call for Applications
Are you passionate about exploring complex ethical questions surrounding historical memory and justice? Do you want to engage in thought-provoking discussions with international experts and creatively shape your perspectives on pressing ethical issues? Then apply now to join the Passau Summer School for
Applied Ethics (PASSAE)!
This year, PASSAE focuses on the theme of responsible engagement with historical memory. Together, we will delve into profound ethical questions, such as: Is engaging with history a moral duty? What are the duties of anamnestic justice, and what do they entail? How can we do justice to historical injustice? What role do digital technologies play in shaping our engagement with history? Participants will not only learn from leading philosophical experts but will also have the opportunity to work creatively in interdisciplinary teams and communicate their insights to a broader audience. Beyond
inspiring academic work, you’ll also get to enjoy the charming city of Passau, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural surroundings.
Application Details:
Interested in becoming part of PASSAE? Here‘s how to apply: Submit a letter of motivation (max. 350 words) outlining your interest in the topic and what you hope to gain from the experience (deadline: 15 February 2025): https://passae.uni-passau.de
Please note that, upon acceptance, there will be a participation fee of 50€.
insightS from Students
PASSAE – Statement: Irina Percemli (2024)
I am Irina Percemli and I come from Leiden University, but originally, I am from Moldova and I have been studying in many different universities. I think I loved the overall atmosphere of the city, because I didn’t know anything about Passau. I only knew that it’s a small city, but when I came here it was amazing. This atmosphere of so many students being in a small place and having these projects, I really liked that I met so many interesting people who are doing these projects.
PASSAE – Statement: Wei-Chung Chen (2024)
I would definitely recommend it for a lot of reasons. First, it is very good for either philosophical students or even when you are not one of them, because this class just seem to combine both, the philosophical part and the practical part. I am sure this will be very nice for those who want to have also radical insights about those current contemporary issues.
PASSAE – Statement: Zorana Ecimovic (2024)
Hi, my name is Zorana and I come from Serbia, from Belgrade. I would recommend PASSAE because you can only gain from it. You gain some new knowledge, friendships, contacts. You will probably get new ideas and you don’t have to have a solid base in philosophy to participate. You only have to have an open mind and an adventurous heart.
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We thank the Passau International Center for Interdisciplinary Research (PICAIS) for supporting PASSAE 2025.
University of Passau – Professorship of Applied Ethics – passae@uni-passau.de