“In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crisis, and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility of artists and academics becomes increasingly urgent. What is the role of circus in society? To what extent does this art form and entertainment correlate with historical and contemporary social interests? How does circus research position itself as a relevant field of study within academia in the 21st century? These questions will be examined as part of the series Adventures in Circus Research-Facing a New Decade, under the direction of Dr. Franziska Trapp, an academic. By featuring circus researchers, we provide them with the necessary space to explain the nature and importance of their research directly to the circus community and to highlight the practical impact of their research on the circus world and its relevance to society.” (translated from English)