Intellectual Talks & Lectures in Berlin

Writing History beyond the Timeline: Traditions and Innovations

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 16:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

An academic colloquium at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Wayan Jarrah Sastrawan and Annca Pielenhofer explore how histories of science blend traditions with innovations, challenging linear timelines and offering fresh perspectives on methodological narratives.

Talk: Abortion Pills and Misoprostol in Brazil

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 16:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

On 2026-06-10 at 14:00 UTC, Ilana Löwy presents a hybrid colloquium at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science on abortion pills in general and misoprostol in Brazil. The Main Conference Room and online platform host a focused discussion blending medicine, history, and policy.

Open Lab Evening: Recycling of packaging: Waste or future?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Lecture

An open lab evening in Berlin exploring whether recycling of packaging is a waste challenge or a future opportunity. A concise, accessible talk on circular economy, new materials, and waste management strategies with industry and policy insights.

Future Skills Lunchtalk: Starting Your Career in Germany

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 14:30

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

Lecture

A lunchtime lecture at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin offering practical advice for starting a career in Germany. Learn about visa routes, the German job market, and networking tips, with an included lunch in a campus setting.

Religion, Kunst, Wissenschaft

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 18:15

Burgstr. 26, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

An HU Berlin lecture series exploring how religion, art and science intersect. Renowned scholars discuss how belief, creativity and knowledge shape culture, in a formal university setting at Burgstraße.

Vortrag | „Die Kunst fliegt um die Wahrheit“. Kafka, Visualität und Transzendenz

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

A scholarly lecture in the 'The Magic of Art' series at Freie Universität Berlin exploring Kafka, visuality, and transcendence and how art mediates truth, religion, and emancipation.

Living and Aging with AI

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Lecture

An insightful lecture exploring how artificial intelligence can support aging populations, including AI-assisted caregiving, health monitoring, and accessible design in urban Berlin. It highlights practical applications, ethical considerations, and future tech trends shaping elder care.

Von Mainz bis an die Memel

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

Von Mainz bis an die Memel unfolds as a sharp, thought-provoking lecture at Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne, tracing culture and memory with maps, wit and archival clips to provoke new angles.

Opera Lecture: Zar und Zimmermann - Foyer der Deutschen Oper Berlin

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 20:30

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Lecture

Opera lecture on Lortzing's 'Zar und Zimmermann' at the Deutsche Oper Berlin foyer on 2026-06-15 18:30, exploring the work's historical context, music and staging; admission €5.

Vortrag | Aristoteles und die Zerbrechlichkeit des Glücks

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

A university lecture at Freie Universität Berlin examining Aristotle's view of happiness and how chance, fate, and calculation shaped life in the ancient world as part of the RISIKO LEBEN series.

Open Lab Evening: Seagrass as an intelligent material

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Lecture

An Open Lab Evening examining seagrass as an intelligent material, spotlighting bio-inspired design, sustainable composites, and potential sensing applications. Researchers share latest findings in an informal lab setting in Berlin, blending science talks with hands-on demonstrations.

Religion Kunst Wissenschaft

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 18:15

Burgstr. 26, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

An academic lecture series at Humboldt University Berlin exploring intersections of religion, art, and science. This edition, Religion Kunst Wissenschaft (Kopie 7), gathers scholars for insightful talks in a historic Berlin venue.

Altern ist Entwicklung: Psychotherapie im höheren Lebensalter

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

A university lecture at Freie Universität Berlin's Hörsaal 1b on aging as development and psychotherapy in late life, as part of the Ringvorlesung 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus'. The talk covers research, practice, and societal challenges in mental health.

Es geht immer um Kunst!

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

Join a lecture at Freie Universität Berlin on how art intersects with religion and emancipation, part of The Magic of Art ring-vorlesung. The talk is in Raum 2.2058 (Holzlaube) on the FU campus in Berlin.

Parole Textbuch: Butler Trouble

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

A panel discussion on Parole Textbuch and Butler, with Gehring, Redecker, Meinecke, and Diederichsen, moderated by Eva Geulen, at Volksbühne Berlin.

Risiko im römischen Recht – Vortrag

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

An academic lecture at Freie Universität Berlin exploring how risk is constructed in Roman law, part of the Ringvorlesung RISIKO LEBEN – between chance, providence and calculation. The talk delves into risk concepts, foreseeability, and liability in ancient Rome, held in Hörsaal 1b.

Lecture: Simone Kotva

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 21:00

ICI Berlin

Lecture

An English-language lecture by philosopher Simone Kotva at ICI Berlin on June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A thoughtful evening in a contemporary venue; registration opens June 11, 2026. Attendees may be recorded.

Why Migration?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Lecture

An insightful Berlin lecture examining the drivers and consequences of migration, policy responses, and the evolving social impact in European cities. The talk invites questions on integration, labor markets, and human mobility, framed for policymakers, researchers, and engaged citizens.

Info session: Bachelor's degree programs at TU Berlin

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 18:00

ONLINE - ZOOM

Lecture

Info session: Bachelor's degree programs at TU Berlin takes place online on Zoom, where admissions tips, program highlights, and campus resources map a clear, welcoming path to an internationally connected education.

Infotag Medizinstudium

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 11:00

Henry-Ford-Bau

Lecture

Info day for prospective medical students (human and dental medicine) at the Henry-Ford-Bau in Berlin. Learn about study options, admission requirements, and program structure with campus tours and a Q&A session. Free public event ideal for high-school graduates exploring medical studies.

myGovernment 2026

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 17:30

Hertie School

Lecture

Public lecture at the Hertie School in Berlin titled 'myGovernment 2026' exploring contemporary governance challenges, digital policy, and civic participation in 2026. An accessible session for the general public and students in a modern university setting.

Censorship vs Art Freedom

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

An insightful evening at Volksbühne Berlin exploring censorship, cynicism, and Kulturkampf in the arts, with Nora Bossong, Sebastian Guggolz, Friedrich Küppersbusch, Ronen Steinke and moderator Katja Weber. The discussion probes Verfassungsschutz's role in art freedom and what 'art freedom' means in Germany today.

Salon Ma ما

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 21:30

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

An intimate cultural salon at Volksbühne Berlin's Grüner Salon featuring Chirazi, Ghaemi, Irandoost and Rahmani, curated by Modjgan Hashemian. A multilingual evening of discussion and ideas on the here and now, blending Persian-influenced culture with contemporary thought.

Glancing at Open/Closed Futures

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

A panel-style talk exploring open versus closed futures, with Guli Dolev-Hashiloni and Tamar Raphael, moderated by Tomer Dotan Dreyfus. Set in the Roter Salon of Volksbühne Berlin, this engaging evening blends philosophy, futures studies, and contemporary debate.

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