One of the projects presented was WellCare, an EU-funded initiative that is researching approaches to improve care and quality of life in old age. In addition, the GAT Institute presented the newly established practice research centre in Görlitz, which is currently being set up and is intended to serve as a link between academia and care practice in future.

The PerspektiveArbeitLausitz (PAL) project was also represented with a specially equipped bus. The mobile information stand enabled visitors to find out about the project’s content directly on site and to engage in conversation with the researchers. The project brings together the expertise of five universities as well as numerous companies and associations from Saxony and Brandenburg, with the aim of shaping the future of the world of work in Lusatia.

As part of the “Living Library” initiative, two “living books” from the GAT Institute were on hand. Those interested could “borrow” Maria Fabisch for a personal conversation about technology in care and in later life. With David Sauer, on the other hand, visitors could discuss change processes within organisations. The format thus offered visitors a particularly accessible opportunity for professional exchange on a wide range of topics.