die Ringvorlesung
Translation
lecture series, interdisciplinary lecture series
Examples
Die Universität bietet eine Ringvorlesung zum Klimawandel an.
The university is offering a lecture series on climate change.
Viele Studenten besuchten die Ringvorlesung.
Many students attended the lecture series.
Grammar Patterns
to attend a lecture series ((on sth.)) eine Ringvorlesung ((zu+3)) besuchen I'm attending a lecture series on German history.
to give a lecture series ((about sth.)) eine Ringvorlesung ((über+4)) halten The professor is giving a lecture series about artificial intelligence.
Similar Words
Vortragsreihe (lecture series), Seminarreihe (seminar series)
Etymology
From 'Ring' (ring/circle) + 'Vorlesung' (lecture). A series of lectures that form a cycle or 'ring'.
Memory Tips
Picture professors sitting in a 'ring', each taking a turn to give a lecture on a common theme.