Events
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Thursday 23. April 2026 From Science to Policy Advice: Science Diplomacy and the Role of National Academies – Insights from India and Germany ▸
- Embassy of India Berlin
- Presence
This bilateral event brings together the Presidents of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Indian National Science Academy to explore the roles and responsibilities of national academies in Germany and India. The discussion will focus in particular on the growing importance of
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Tuesday 08. September 2026 – Thursday 10. September 2026 Climate Change and Mental Health: Comparative Risk Pathways, Vulnerability, and Resilience ▸
- South Africa
- Presence
The workshop, jointly hosted by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Academy of Science of South Africa, forms part of the joint ASSAf–Leopoldina project series on Climate Change and Health. This workshop provides a platform for discussing current research, strengthening intern
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Tuesday 09. June 2026 From Planetary Change to Psychological Impact: Understanding and Responding to the Mental Health Effects of Climate Change ▸
- Online
How does climate change affect the mind? Extreme heat, wildfires, storms, air pollution and droughts, are already affecting human health by increasing physical strain, worsening living conditions and intensifying existing vulnerabilities. While these impacts are increasingly recognized in relation t
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Monday 29. June 2026 Towards the European Fifth Freedom and Global Competition: Voices from Science ▸
- European Research Council
- Presence
The “European Fifth Freedom” – the free flow of knowledge, research, innovation, and talent – embodies Europe’s ambition in a time of global competition and tensions. Realising this vision, as outlined in the Letta and Draghi Reports, requires more than policy frameworks and funding. It calls for co
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Thursday 16. April 2026 Leopoldina Life Science Symposium 2026 ▸
- Leopoldina's Main Building
- Presence
The new members of Leopoldina Class II – Life Sciences present their work.
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Wednesday 27. November 2024 Das „Integrationsfenster“: Wie sich die ersten Monate nach Ankunft auf die langfristige Integration von Geflüchteten auswirken ▸
- Presence
17:30 Uhr Urkundenübergabe an die neuen Mitglieder der Klasse IV - Geistes-, Sozial- und Verhaltenswissenschaften 18:30 Uhr Leopoldina-Abendvortrag von Prof. Dr. Dominik Hangartner ML: Das „Integrationsfenster“: Wie sich die ersten Monate nach Ankunft auf die langfristige Integration von Geflüchtete
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Tuesday 06. May 2025 Schrödinger and Heisenberg: Complicated Nominations for the Royal Society ▸
- Halle (Saale) and Online
- Presence
In 1945, two of the pioneers of quantum mechanics, Erwin Schrödinger and Werner Heisenberg, were both nominated by Paul Dirac for election to the Royal Society of London. Max Born, Rudolf Peierls, and Francis Simon, who had emigrated from Germany to the UK in the 1930s, had become British citizens a
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Tuesday 13. January 2026 Rethinking the History of Mathematical Symbolism ▸
- Online
Since the beginning of the 19th century, the history of mathematical symbolism has been one of the central themes in some historiographies, emphasising the uniqueness of Europe and distinguishing it from the rest of the world (or certain parts of Europe from others). In her lecture, Karine Chemla ML
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Thursday 22. January 2026 – Saturday 24. January 2026 4th International Symposium on Tumor-Host Interaction in Head and Neck Cancer in conjunction with the 1st AI in Head and Neck Oncology – Satellite Symposium ▸
- Presence
Head and neck tumors are among the most common types of cancer worldwide and in Germany. Due to their location, their often occult growth over many years and their aggressive tumor biology, the majority of head and neck tumors are only diagnosed at an advanced stage, with a significantly reduced cha
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Wednesday 18. February 2026 Zwischen Himmel und Erde: Raumfahrt, Atmosphäre und Nachhaltigkeit ▸
- Lecture Hall of the Leopoldina
- Presence
Die Raumfahrt befindet sich in einem Aufsehen erregenden Wandel hin zu einem wichtigen Wirtschaftszweig. Tausende von Satelliten befinden sich bereits im erdnahen Orbit, Zehntausende werden in den kommenden Jahren hinzukommen. Ihre begrenzte Lebensdauer erfordert ihren Wiedereintritt in die obere At
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Thursday 24. September 2026 – Friday 25. September 2026 Autonomy ▸
- Presence
Autonomy is a multifaceted concept that plays a crucial role in various fields of research, including social, biological, health and life sciences, technology, artificial intelligence, philosophy and physics. Concepts of autonomy have implications for individual behaviour, technology, economic marke
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Wednesday 03. September 2025 Can Aquaculture Boost Food Security? Sustainable Fish Production in Brazil and Europe ▸
- Online
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Feeding a growing world population is facing ever greater challenges, especially as climate change and biodiversity loss are threatening the foundations of today's food systems. A fundamental reorientation in the production, distribution and consumption of food is urgently required. With its huge gr
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Tuesday 14. October 2025 – Thursday 16. October 2025 Berlin Process Western Balkans 9th Joint Science Conference: Science under Pressure – Challenges and Opportunities ▸
- Presence
The Berlin Process is an intergovernmental initiative which was started in 2014 by the German Federal Government to support the integration of the Western Balkan countries into the European Union and foster regional cooperation in Southeast Europe. It involves 16 European nations and the European Co
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Thursday 05. September 2024 – Friday 06. September 2024 Science and Democracy in Political Crises, 1900-2024 ▸
Inflation, energy supply, global warming, pandemics: science-based assessments and recommendations have long been an important resource for political decision-making in dealing with global crises. Yet, the role of science in politics has not been unchallenged as science and scientific processes have
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Tuesday 29. October 2024 – Wednesday 30. October 2024 Science for Future: On the Path to Carbon Neutrality ▸
The world's major industrialized countries must significantly reduce their carbon emissions to meet the terms of the Paris climate agreement. China and Germany have set themselves the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in the coming decades. This requires further basic research, technical innovatio
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Thursday 26. September 2024 – Friday 27. September 2024 The origin and beginning of life ▸
What is the origin of life, what is life and is there life outside our universe? These are some of the most fundamental questions that humanity is dealing with. Discussions about where life begins, how it could have originated and whether it is an unlikely isolated case in the universe, or whether t
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Monday 24. June 2024 – Wednesday 26. June 2024 Crossing Boundaries 2024: The Anthropocene - Addressing its challenges for humanity - crossing the boundaries of science ▸
- Jena
The rapid and intense fashion in which humanity is changing the very foundations on which our existence and well-being on this planet rest is starting to attain a magnitude that - according to the opinion of many - threatens to put the future of humanity on Earth in peril. In order to secure a livab
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Monday 30. September 2024 – Tuesday 01. October 2024 Berlin Process Western Balkans 8th Joint Science Conference: Mut zur Zukunft – Courage for Future ▸
The Berlin Process is an intergovernmental initiative which was started in 2014 by the German Federal Government to support the integration of the Western Balkan countries into the European Union and foster regional cooperation in Southeast Europe. It involves 16 European nations and the European Co
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Friday 13. December 2024 Optogenetics 7.0 ▸
The symposium will shed light on the past, present and future of optogenetics, presenting the groundbreaking contributions of the pioneers of this technology and spanning the spectrum from basic research to medical applications. The event offers the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts and dis
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Monday 06. October 2025 – Tuesday 07. October 2025 New World Disorder – Germany’s and Europe’s Challenges and Opportunities for economic Competitiveness and new Technologies ▸
In recent decades, Germany and its export-orientated economy have benefited greatly from open and rule-based global trade. However, the geopolitical situation and thus the global economic conditions have changed dramatically in recent years. Politics is increasingly intervening in the globalised wor
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Thursday 25. September 2025 – Friday 26. September 2025 Artificial Intelligence ▸
- Halle (Saale) and online
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most profound technological developments of our time. Its influence extends far beyond technical innovations – it is transforming how we conduct research, cure, communicate, learn, and engage in political processes. In response to these significant technolo
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Thursday 09. October 2025 – Saturday 11. October 2025 Skeletal Interfaces in Health & Disease ▸
The symposium is organized by PMU in cooperation with the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and focuses on all levels of interfaces in the musculoskeletal system, thereby touching on crucial topics of current research and health care. From molecular mechanisms and innovative imaging tec
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Tuesday 26. August 2025 Sleep and Clocks in Health and Disease ▸
Since the discovery of clock genes in Drosophila (Nobel Prize 2017), research on the circadian system has evolved into a leading field in the life sciences. It has led to the identification of additional clock genes and more than 3,000 clock-controlled genes in mammals, including humans. The circadi
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Wednesday 03. September 2025 Can Aquaculture Boost Food Security? Sustainable Fish Production in Brazil and Europe ▸
- Online
Feeding a growing global population is becoming increasingly challenging, especially as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the foundations of today’s food systems. A fundamental shift in the production, distribution and consumption of food is urgently needed. With its significant growth p
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Sunday 26. October 2025 – Wednesday 29. October 2025 50 years of Cell Biology: the heart of life sciences – past, present and future ▸
Founded in Heidelberg in 1975, the German Society for Cell Biology (DGZ) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an international meeting showcasing major areas of cell biology. The vibrant and diverse program highlights the remarkable advancements the field has undergone over the past half-century
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