In mid-May, Debora Heim and Jan Haugner presented their latest research at a colloquium in Bern, Switzerland. The event was organized by Dr. Andreas Berger, Dr. Sarah Rindlisbacher Thomi, Prof. Dr. Nadir Weber, and Dr. Samuel Weber.
Debora Heim’s presentation, titled “«Ein geheimer Stand-Rhat, dessen man in keiner Republiq entbähren kann»: Geheime Räte und republikanisches Selbstverständnis,” delved into the role of secret councils and their influence on republican identity.
Jan Haugner’s lecture, titled “Orientieren, Legitimieren, Inszenieren. Archive als Speicher von Staatswissen in der Alten Eidgenossenschaft,” explored the role of archival materials in orienting and legitimizing political decisions. He also examined the implications this had for the storage and safeguarding of documents.
Both presentations were well-received, sparking engaging discussions that provided valuable feedback for their ongoing dissertation projects.