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Kvíčalová, Anna (2026): Criminal voices: The transfer of sound-based expertise in Cold War forensics. History of the Human Sciences
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3. 6. 2026 - Anthropocene Ruptures: Crossing Borders, Building Connections Continues in Berlin
On 4–5 June 2026, Humboldt University of Berlin will host the second workshop in the series Anthropocene Ruptures: Crossing Borders, Building Connections, organized within the CENTRAL network collaboration between Charles University (CTS), Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Vienna. The workshop is organized by the Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys).
Center for Theoretical Study
The Center for Theoretical Study (CTS) is an academic institution focused on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. It brings together researchers from various fields of natural and social sciences, including philosophers. We strive to break down the boundaries of disciplines and confront partial disciplinary perspectives. From general theoretical research of complex systems, we have shifted in recent years towards the study of the Anthropocene and the transformations of the contemporary world.
The Center for Theoretical Study is accredited to deliver the microcredential learning program Anthropocene. Research at CTS is currently focused on six areas:

