Dear Colleagues,
on 25 and 26 September 2025, the University of Graz will host a conference on the origins and reception of ancient athletic body images and the associated notions of normativity. Five international and multidisciplinary thematic sessions will deal with the ancient body and movement culture in its diverse cultural, religious, political, pedagogical and social meanings in different periods of time. In particular, the reception of body ideals with regard to the topic of diversity will take centre stage. The conference language is German.
Some particularly virulent questions will also be addressed in a public panel discussion (URBI Science Talk). Here, Martin Giese (sports pedagogy), Dennis Leiber (Ninja Warrior, teacher), Svetlana Moshkovich (Paralympian, two-time world champion, handbike) and students will discuss these issues. Participation in the Science Talk is free of charge.
Further information on the programme and registration can be found at https://antike-koerper-2025.uni-graz.at/de/
(Students and external doctoral candidates without employment have the option of a reduced participation fee).
We look forward to your participation!
Best regards
The conference team
Tagung: „KÖRPER : KULT(UR) : ATHLETIK : IDEAL“
- und 26. September 2025
Universität Graz | University of Graz
Aigner-Rollett-Allee 39, 8010 Graz
E-Mail: antike-koerper2025@uni-graz.at