Lecture Series with Jörg Skriebeleit: Regensburg looks back on Munich 1972
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When sports history meets culture of remembrance: The lecture series in Regensburg
On April 15, 2026, the Central Lecture Hall Building of the University of Regensburg will open its doors for a lecture series that understands sports not only as a competition but as a reflection of politics, society, and conflict. The presentation by Jörg Skriebeleit will focus on the remembrance of Munich 1972 and place the topic in a larger historical context. The event starts at 14:15 and ends at 15:45; admission is open to all without registration. ([regensburg.de](https://www.regensburg.de/veranstaltungen/p/YToyOntzOjI1OiJsbmtfdmVyYW5zdGFsdHVuZ19hcnQubWlkIjthOjE6e2k6MjA5MzQ7aToyMDkzNDt9czo4OiJ6ZWl0cmF1bSI7czoxMDoiMjAxNi0wNy0wMSI7fQ%3D%3D))
An afternoon of depth instead of mere highlights
Those expecting a classic sporting event will receive something different and therefore something special: a concise lecture on the intersection of athletics, contemporary history, and social responsibility. Jörg Skriebeleit is an honorary professor at the University of Regensburg and director of the Flossenbürg concentration camp memorial; his work is closely linked to the culture of remembrance and memorial work. It is precisely from this background that the date derives its authority and weight. ([uni-regensburg.de](https://www.uni-regensburg.de/sprache-literatur-kultur/vergleichende-kulturwissenschaft/prof-dr-joerg-skriebeleit/index.html?utm_source=openai))
Campus atmosphere in the lecture hall
The Central Lecture Hall Building is located at Universitätsstraße 31 in 93053 Regensburg. The University of Regensburg confirms this location on its website; the regular building opening hours on the main campus are weekdays from 6 AM to 8 PM, with extended hours possible for evening events. Thus, the framework is clear: a university setting with a factual atmosphere, good orientation, and the appropriate space for focused discussions. ([uni-regensburg.de](https://www.uni-regensburg.de/universitaet/aktuelles/zentrale-veranstaltungen/ringvorlesungen?utm_source=openai))
Why this date remains sports-relevant
The lecture series is titled Sports, Politics, Conflict and makes it clear that sports is never detached from its time. The date of Jörg Skriebeleit fits into a series that, according to the city of Regensburg, takes place every Wednesday at 14:15 starting April 15. Thus, an individual event becomes a kickoff for a series, with structure and thematic tension. ([regensburg.de](https://www.regensburg.de/veranstaltungen/p/YToyOntzOjI1OiJsbmtfdmVyYW5zdGFsdHVuZ19hcnQubWlkIjthOjE6e2k6MjA5MzQ7aToyMDkzNDt9czo4OiJ6ZWl0cmF1bSI7czoxMDoiMjAxNi0wNy0wMSI7fQ%3D%3D))
Conclusion: This afternoon promises no loud arena but wise analysis with resonance. Those who want to understand how sports history, remembrance, and political contexts intertwine will experience a strong, relevant lecture in Regensburg. Best to be there live and join the discussion in the lecture hall. ([regensburg.de](https://www.regensburg.de/veranstaltungen/p/YToyOntzOjI1OiJsbmtfdmVyYW5zdGFsdHVuZ19hcnQubWlkIjthOjE6e2k6MjA5MzQ7aToyMDkzNDt9czo4OiJ6ZWl0cmF1bSI7czoxMDoiMjAxNi0wNy0wMSI7fQ%3D%3D))
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