Image: Helios Production BSD Coremedia Arizona, Madrid or Gizeh – almost everyone knows the popular sandal models from Birkenstock. The history of sandals began in 1774 with the shoemaker Johannes Birkenstock and his great-grandson Konrad Birkenstock, who opened an orthopaedic shoemaking business in 1896. He developed various lasts and was able to register his insoles […]
Category Archives: General
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Jul
Jul
Prof. Dr. Sergi Jorbenadze as a guest in Münster We are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Sergi Jorbenadze to Münster until the end of September. He is Associate Professor of Civil Law at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) in Georgia. Prof. Jorbenadze holds a doctorate in law (TSU) and two master’s degrees, including an […]
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Jul
Jul
Of course, the ITM was once again represented in large numbers by its runners at this year’s 23rd Leonardo Campus Run. The best runner was Jillian Shephard in 21st place among the female runners. The other runners also fought their way bravely through the race in summer temperatures of around 30 degrees and were cheered […]
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Jun
written by Cemal A. Celik What actually happens when a commissioned painter becomes a co-author of a work of art? Art is often created in dialog when the ideas and designs of several people intertwine. But who can ultimately call themselves the author when an artist commissions a commissioned painter to realize an […]
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Jun
Jun
In 2010, a historic milestone was set in international academic cooperation between Brazil and Germany: The CAPES Brazil Chair was established at the renowned University of Münster (University of Münster – UM). The initiative, which from a partnership with the coordination office for the Promotion the University education (CAPES) emerged is, promotes since then scientific […]
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Jun
Jun
Take part in the Best of ITM seminar! Zoom Link to the preliminary discussion: Time: Jun 25, 2025 04:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna Join Zoom Meeting https://uni-ms.zoom-x.de/j/67152199522?pwd=5yYbIRbyTFhXmtBqui81exYtW0fL8m.1 Meeting ID: 671 5219 9522 Passcode: 122895
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Jun
Jun
Yesterday saw a historic meeting between representatives of various art law clinics from around the world, including Germany, Georgia, South Africa and Austria. The videocast conversation, hosted by Nikolaus Forgo from the University of Vienna, covers the history, current activities, challenges and future of these clinics. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkdQ5I9S5xg&t=1990s Here are the most important findings from […]
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May
May
What a surprise. More than 40 students (well over the limit) came to my first lecture on IT contract law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Among other things, we will be practicing the drafting of data and AI contracts. That will be exciting!
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May
May
Artificial intelligence, law and philosophy Yesterday I had a very exciting interview with my colleague Professor Dr. Holger Lyre (University of Magdeburg) about the possibilities and limits of AI. The famous philosopher of science spoke in detail about the dangers of deep learning and large language models. The interview can be seen on YouTube at
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May
May
On 6.5.25, Professor Dr. Said Gulyamov, Head of the Cyber Law Department at Tashkent State University of Law, delivered a compelling lecture on the legal implications of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) as part of the LDE (Law of the digital economy) series. The lecture focused on how the DMA aims to regulate powerful […]
