Intellectual Talks & Lectures in Berlin

Ryan Weldzius (Villanova University)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Hertie School

Lecture

Public lecture at the Hertie School in Berlin with Ryan Weldzius of Villanova University, sharing current research on governance and policy in an engaging, scholarly talk for students and professionals.

The "New Cold War" and the Securitization of China's Earth Science Research in the Arctic

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

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An in-depth seminar exploring how China’s earth science research in the Arctic is framed within contemporary security discourse. Part of the Science Silk Road Seminar Series at the Max Planck Institute, the talk offers historiography, policy context, and geopolitical insights into Arctic science.

Religion Kunst Wissenschaft

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:15

Burgstr. 26, 10178 Berlin

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An interdisciplinary lecture series at Humboldt-Universität Berlin, exploring the intersections of religion, art, and science. The talks illuminate how belief, creativity, and knowledge shape culture within a historic Berlin campus.

AI, Memory and Migration

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00

ICI Berlin

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A penetrating lecture at CIC Berlin examining how artificial intelligence reshapes memory, identity, and migration. Leading researchers discuss memory models, data ethics, and the social implications of AI-driven mobility, with real-world examples from migration studies and cognitive science.

Haben psychische Erkrankungen in den letzten 20 Jahren zugenommen?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

This German-language lecture, part of the Ringvorlesung 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus – zwischen Forschung, Praxis und gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen,' asks whether mental illnesses have risen in the last two decades, drawing on contemporary research and practical implications at FU Berlin.

Lüge, Schein, Erscheinung: Die Wahrheit der Kunst

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

This university lecture at Freie Universität Berlin examines the truth of art within the interplay of art, religion, and emancipation, as part of the Ringvorlesung The Magic of Art. Titled Lüge, Schein, Erscheinung, the talk invites reflection on appearances, artistic truth, and meaning in a scholarly setting.

Vortrag | Die Deutsch-Israelischen Studiengruppen und die frühen studentischen Kontakte mit Israel 1948-1972

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:15

Hörsaal, Thielallee 67, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

Lecture on the Deutsch-Israelische study groups and early student contacts with Israel (1948–1972) at Freie Universität Berlin, featuring a book presentation by Dr. Jonas Hahn.

Pockets of Restraint in Violent Security Forces

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:30

American Academy in Berlin

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At the Berthold Beitz Lecture, Sabrina Karim (Cornell University) analyzes how restraint emerges within violent security forces and what this means for governance and civil-military relations. Hosted by the American Academy in Berlin, the talk examines empirical cases and theoretical frames to illuminate pockets of restraint in coercive power.

Backyard: The Lecture

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Maxim Gorki Theater

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An intellectually charged evening at Maxim Gorki Theater as Backyard: The Lecture probes how 'a field to search' reframes space, memory, and inquiry in contemporary culture. Presented as part of the Dernière program, this Berlin venue offers a formal, thought-provoking exploration.

Circle U. Open Conversation: Global Convergence to Multipolar Conflict

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00

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

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An open Circle U. conversation at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin exploring how global convergence may give way to a multipolar world. Scholarly insights on geopolitics and policy are shared in an accessible university setting.

OHNMÄCHTIGE SEHNSUCHT – MIND THE GAP

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:30

SAVVY Contemporary

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An intellectual lecture titled 'OHNMÄCHTIGE SEHNSUCHT – MIND THE GAP' at SAVVY Contemporary in Berlin invites audiences to explore longing, absence, and disruption in contemporary thought. The talk promises a rigorous exchange in a cutting-edge art space, blending philosophical reflection with the venue’s experimental atmosphere.

Vortrag: Dr. Victoria Grinwald

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 21:00

c-base, Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin

Lecture

A compelling lecture by Dr. Victoria Grinwald at c-base in Berlin, where science meets speculative thought in a sleek, space-age setting along Rungestraße.

Gefühle am Ende der Welt: Folge 16 – Hitze

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

German-language talk at Volksbuehne Berlin's Roter Salon with Henrike Kohpeiß, Philipp Wüschner and guests, Episode 16: Hitze, exploring feelings at the end of the world.

Lectures & readings at Zeiss-Großplanetarium

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

LocationZeiss-GroßplanetariumPrenzlauer Allee 8010405 Berlin

Lecture

Attend a lecture and readings at Berlin's Zeiss-Großplanetarium on 25 April 2026. The program blends scientific talks with literary readings inside the star-filled dome, offering a captivating evening of culture, science, and storytelling in Prenzlauer Berg.

Family history research: Nazi-era involvement

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Lecture

A Berlin-history lecture guiding attendees through genealogical methods to uncover potential Nazi-era connections in their family records. Learn how to navigate archives, evaluate sources, and approach sensitive findings with rigor and ethics.

REVOLVER LIVE! #65: Jan Bonny – Standbein, Spielbein

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

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REVOLVER LIVE! #65 presents Jan Bonny’s Standbein, Spielbein at Volksbühne Berlin’s Große Bühne—a probing live lecture that fuses literature and performance in a stark, storied theater.

Archiv der Leerstellen II: Iranian diaspora in Berlin

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

On April 26, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, a scholarly discussion at Volksbühne Berlin on the Iranian diaspora and the student movement in Berlin (1960s–70s), Part II.

Wilhelm & Alexander & Du? Studieren an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 16:00

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

Lecture

Wilhelm & Alexander & Du? Studieren an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin invites curious students to a lively lecture at the iconic Hauptgebäude, exploring study paths at Humboldt-Universität in Berlin.

Did the Future Die of Old Age?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 20:00

American Academy in Berlin

Lecture

On April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC, the American Academy in Berlin hosts a public lecture by Stephen Holmes on whether the future dies of old age. He explores how political commitment and institutional longevity endure in aging societies, in an interdisciplinary talk near Humboldt University in Berlin.

Berlins Wasserzukunft

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 20:30

Museum für Naturkunde Berlin

Lecture

A public science lecture at the Museum für Naturkunde exploring Berlin's water future, covering urban water management, climate adaptation and infrastructure with expert talks and audience discussion.

Friedlos – Die Deutschen zwischen Kriegsgewalt und Friedenssuche

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Humboldt-Saal, Urania Berlin

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A panel discussion at Urania Berlin titled Friedlos - Die Deutschen zwischen Kriegsgewalt und Friedenssuche, featuring Eckart Conze and colleagues, examining Germany’s wartime violence and the path to peace through historical analysis and open dialogue.

IDIOLAB#7 | Gespräche mit dem Universum

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

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IDIOLAB#7 presents a conversations-with-the-universe discussion at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, exploring cosmic questions through science and philosophy.

Expert:innenforum Startchancen Frühe Bildung

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

WZB Berlin Social Science Center

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An interdisciplinary lecture at the WZB Berlin on the second in a four-part series about equal early-education opportunities, exploring Kita–Grundschule collaboration and policy impulses for Startchancen funding from 2027.

Schicksal und Berechnung in der babylonischen Astrologie

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

Explore how Babylonian astrologers weighed fate against chance and calculation in this Freie Universität Berlin lecture, part of the Ringvorlesung RISIKO LEBEN. Historian Ossendrijver guides attendees through ancient methods of prediction and the role of probability in the ancient world.

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