Lectures & Talks in Berlin

Maßnahmen gegen Naturgefahren im antiken griechischen Bauwesen

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin, Hörsaal 1b, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

An academic lecture exploring how ancient Greek builders mitigated natural hazards and other risks in classical architecture, as part of the RISIKO LEBEN ring lecture series on 26 May 2026 at 18:15. Held at Freie Universität Berlin in Hörsaal 1b, the talk situates risk, fate, and calculation in the ancient world with historical and architectural context.

Peer-to-peer support to overcome loneliness

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, Unter den Linden 6)

Lecture

This university talk examines how peer-to-peer support can curb loneliness, presenting research-backed approaches and practical steps to foster inclusive, supportive networks at Humboldt University’s Hauptgebäude in Berlin.

Local Solutions to Ending Early Marriage and FGC in Somali Diaspora

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

Colloquium presenting local solutions to end child marriage and FGC in Somali diaspora communities. Antje Becker-Benton analyzes policy, community-led initiatives, and ethical dimensions, with in-person sessions in the Main Conference Room and online access.

Study natural sciences, mathematics or computer science

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 18:00

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

Info session at Freie Universität Berlin guiding prospective students through studying natural sciences, mathematics or computer science.

Crisis leadership through the lens of social identity

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 14:30

Hertie School

Lecture

A research lecture at the Hertie School examining how social identity shapes crisis leadership. The session blends theoretical insights with policy implications for decision-making in high-stakes scenarios. Attendees will explore identity dynamics in crisis response and governance.

Zukunftsdialog: KI und Datenschutz III

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 15:30

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

Join Lecture Series Zukunftsdialog: AI and Data Protection III at Freie Universität Berlin's Weiterbildungzentrum to explore legal, ethical, and practical implications of artificial intelligence in data security, with expert speakers.

Religion, Art & Science: Lecture Series

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 18:15

Burgstr. 26, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

A lecture series at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin exploring how religion, art, and science intersect. Held at Burgstraße 26 in Berlin, this edition invites scholars to discuss interdisciplinary questions in a formal setting.

xG-Afterwork — Your Gateway to Berlin’s Telecommunications Community

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 19:00

Details to come — stay tuned!

Lecture

xG-Afterwork - Your Gateway to Berlin’s Telecommunications Community invites you to an informal lecture-and-networking session, exploring 5G, open networks, and the city’s connected future.

Are Psychedelics and Cannabinoids Effective? – FU Berlin Lecture

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin, Hörsaal 1b, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

This German-language lecture surveys current research on whether psychedelics and cannabinoids are effective for mental health, presented as part of FU Berlin's Ringvorlesung 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus'. The talk in Hörsaal 1b examines latest findings, clinical implications, and societal challenges.

Lecture: The Sacrament of the Letter

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

A lecture in the Ringvorlesung The Magic of Art, examining how art, religion, and emancipation intersect. Held at Freie Universität Berlin in Raum 2.2058, this talk invites reflections on art’s role in society and emancipation.

SPIEGEL-Spitzengespräch Live mit Robert Habeck und Markus Feldenkirchen

Fri, 29 May 2026

Admiralspalast

Lecture

A live SPIEGEL Spitzengespräch at Admiralspalast Berlin with Robert Habeck and Markus Feldenkirchen, a high-profile political dialogue moderated by Spiegel journalists, offering sharp insights into current affairs in an intimate theater setting.

Short Talks: Demokratie zwischen Freiheit und Algorithmus #1

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 20:30

Humboldt Labor im Humboldt Forum, Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

Short Talks: Demokratie zwischen Freiheit und Algorithmus #1 examines how AI and algorithms shape democratic governance. At Humboldt Labor in Berlin, speakers explore algorithmic power, freedom, transparency, and citizen participation in the digital age.

Gefühle am Ende der Welt | Folge 17: VERÄNDERUNG

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

Join a live discussion from the 'Gefühle am Ende der Welt' series at Volksbühne's Roter Salon as Henrike Kohpeiß, Philipp Wüschner and guests explore the theme 'Change' in Episode 17. A thoughtful, accessible dialogue blending philosophy and personal reflections in a Berlin evening.

De Anima: Soul between humans and animals

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00

Lettrétage e.V.

Lecture

De Anima: Soul between humans and animals returns to Lettrétage e.V. Berlin for a provocative lecture on consciousness, ethics and empathy, delivered in a warm, listening‑friendly venue.

Leben und Freiheit: Selbstbestimmung jenseits des Kapitalismus

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

An evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon with philosophers Martin Hägglund, Rahel Jaeggi and Thomas Khurana, examining life, freedom, and self-determination beyond capitalism. The panel blends political theory and contemporary thought in a provocative, intellectually charged discussion.

Ästhetiken der Freiheit: Dialoge Kurdistan–Deutschland

Sun, 31 May 2026 at 21:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

An intellectual evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon exploring aesthetics of freedom amid cycles of violence, with Havîn Al Shindy and the Kurdish Women's Office for Peace. A cross-cultural dialogue between Kurdistan and Germany blending art, politics, and a pressing call for peace.

Solidarity Conversations on Migration and Law: Towards a De-securitised Approach

Mon, 1 Jun 2026

Hertie School

Lecture

An academic lecture at Hertie School exploring migration and law through a de-securitised lens, offering scholarly discussion on policy implications, human rights, and legal frameworks shaping contemporary migration debates.

Korpusgestützte Erkennung textsortenspezifischer Formulierungsmuster

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 16:30

Fabeckstraße 32, Raum 106

Lecture

A university lecture at FU Berlin presenting corpus-based methods to detect text-type specific phrasing, with a focus on the language of mourning and consolation in 17th‑century German texts, held in Raum 106.

The Political Legitimacy of the UK's Socio-Economic Crisis Management during Covid-19

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 19:00

Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (ehem. Mohrenstraße) 60, 10117 Berlin

Lecture

An academic lecture at Humboldt University Berlin (Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 60) on June 1, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, examining the political legitimacy of the UK’s Covid-era socio-economic crisis management. The talk analyzes policy choices, governance, and public trust, with implications for accountability and cross-border policy.

Versuchen will ich’s trotzdem!

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof

Lecture

Join a thought-provoking conversation at Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof in Berlin. On 2026-06-02 at 18:00, this evening talk invites audiences to explore resilience, trying new approaches and creative experiments in a playful circus setting, blending personal stories with ideas in an engaging atmosphere.

Ambitus and the risks of late Republican election campaigns

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin, Hörsaal 1b, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

An engaging lecture at Freie Universität Berlin exploring ambitus and the risks of late Republican political campaigning in ancient Rome. The talk situates ambition, fortune, and calculation within the political arena of the late Republic, offering historical context, methodological notes, and lively discussion.

Der Preis des Risikos: Spätmittelalterliche Seeversicherung

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin, Hörsaal 1b, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

An engaging university lecture, part of the Ringvorlesung RISIKO LEBEN, exploring late medieval sea insurance between calculation and hazard. Held at Freie Universität Berlin in Hörsaal 1b, it examines how risk, credit, and navigation shaped medieval maritime insurance practices.

Arbeitsmarktchancen für Akademikerinnen – Uni im Gespräch

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 18:00

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

A university info talk on employment opportunities for graduates with academic backgrounds, part of the Uni im Gespräch series at Freie Universität Berlin.

Sonic Knowledge: Listening against the Grain to Gandhi in Bombay, 1931

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 12:30

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

A scholarly lecture at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, examining Gandhi’s Bombay years (1931) through sonic history. Delivered by Kama Maclean (University of Heidelberg), this colloquium ties political history to sound studies in a rigorous historical discussion.

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