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Study Groups

In study groups initiated by the foundation, scientists conduct research on topics from the promotion areas »History, language and culture« and »State, economy and society«. Through colloquia, panel discussions and evening lectures they regularly address the public.

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• Study group „Human Rights“
• Study group „Text & Textuality“
• Study group „European Company Law“

The Thyssen industrialist family in the 20th century

The studies published in this series emanate from the project “The Thyssen industrialist family in the 20th century”, funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and the Foundation for Thyssen Industrial History, and were carried out by a research group made up of independent historians from the universities of Cologne, Munich, Mannheim and Bonn.