In celebration of the International Day of Light 2025, the CIE hosted a special webinar on May 16 exploring the profound impact of light on human health. The recording of this engaging session is now available to watch on our Vimeo channel here.
The webinar, titled “How does light affect human health? From biology to application”, was presented by Prof. Dr. Manuel Spitschan, Professor of Chronobiology & Health at the Technical University of Munich and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. In his talk, he explored how light not only enables us to see and interact with our surroundings, but also plays a fundamental role in regulating our internal clock and aligning our physiology with the rhythms of day and night.
Dr. Jennifer A. Veitch, President of the CIE, opened the event with a welcome and a short introduction to the organisation and the new CIE project, "Understanding Science – Understanding Light."
Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the insights shared, the full recording is now accessible at your convenience.
In addition to the recording, the slides from the webinar are also available for download:
This webinar was part of the CIE project “Understanding Science – Understanding Light”, featuring one of its key topics, Light & Health.
This event is supported by the Vienna Business Agency. A fund of the City of Vienna.