Feb 12, 2026
Sociology of Hyperauthorship
- 14:00 to 15:30
- Colloquium
- Lise Meitner Research Group (China)
- Rudolf Stichweh
The scientific paper can be viewed as the elementary unit of the communicative reproduction (autopoiesis) of the global system of science. In the evolution of science interesting correlations can be seen between changes in the complexity of scientific problems and transformations in the cooperation structures from which scientific papers originate. The most recent addition to the diversity of scientific papers is “hyperauthorship”, a type of scientific paper with hundreds or even thousands of authors. In my presentation, I will explore this remarkable invention, its underlying social structures and its systemic consequences.
Contact and Registration
We welcome both internal and external guests. For further information about the LMRG Colloquium series, specific sessions, or registration (a limited number of places are available), please contact Dr. Franziska Fröhlich.
About This Series
The LMRG Colloquium is a venue for members and guests of the Lise Meitner Research Group, "China in the Global System of Science," to share their work in progress. It is an opportunity to raise questions, discuss methodological challenges, or get feedback on preliminary conclusions. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere that combines rigorous criticism with genuine curiosity.