Monday, 12 January 2026
(F)Empowering Motherhood
Explore motherhood as a social and political space in this lecture series that reframes the transformation to becoming a mother beyond conventional narratives.
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Motherhood and Science: Reading & Discussion
A joint reading explores the tensions between motherhood, academic work and care responsibilities, drawing on two key publications from the network Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft.
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Gender Lunch Talks
Join this edition of the Gender Lunch Talk series to explore questions on gender and racism in academia and higher education.
Monday, 19 January 2026
Diversity at Risk: University Funding Cuts
This panel discussion examines how funding cuts at Berlin universities impact diversity, equality and anti-discrimination work in times of social polarisation.
Monday, 19 January 2026
Members’ Assembly & New Year’s Reception
The Margherita von Brentano Center invites its members to the members' assembly, followed by a panel discussion on epistemic struggles in gender studies and the New Year's reception.
Monday, 19 January 2026
Online Circle: New Year Gathering
This open online circle invites mothers in academia to reflect, reconnect and set intentions for the year ahead in a supportive and collective space.
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Third-Party Funding: Real Stories, Real Insights
This networking session offers female early career researchers the chance to learn from first-hand experiences of securing third-party funding and to exchange insights in an informal setting.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Power in Equality – Voices of Neurodiversity
This event brings diverse perspectives on neurodiversity into focus, highlighting power, inequality and inclusion in education, work and culture.
Friday, 13 February 2026
Celebration of 30 Years ZIFG
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies (ZIFG) at TU Berlin marks its 30th anniversary with a celebratory event which follows a semester-long ring lecture on critical perspectives on gender.
Saturday, 14 February 2026
- Sunday, 15 February 2026
International Conference on Gender, Eroticism, and Intersectionality
A global research conference in Berlin bringing together scholars to share insights on gender, eroticism and intersectionality. Register by 30 January!
Friday, 20 February 2026
Symposium: Gender in MINT — Teaching and Research
A symposium for educators and researchers to share approaches and strategies for including gender and diversity perspectives in MINT teaching and research.
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Diversity as a Resource in My Studies and Career
A workshop for students and graduates to recognise their strengths and reflect on how diverse life experiences can be assets in study and career pathways.
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
BarCamp Men@Work
Barcamp MenWork - Shaping a Gender-Just Working World: A participatory barcamp for exploring how work environments can become more gender-just and inclusive for all.



