Events

Student events

For and by Hertie School students only! Events ranging from informal discussions with ambassadors, to alumni lectures, and conferences such as the European Public Policy Conference and the Global Public Policy Network Student Conference.

Public event

EU to go: Power, Musk and Freedom of Expression - Who protects Europe's digital discourse?

Thursday, 24.04.2025 | 8:30 am - 9:00 am (CEST)

Before the working day begins, there will once again be a short input on a current EU topic. Start the day with us, fresh croissants and coffee. On-site only, seats are limited.

On-site event

Student event

Sustainability Mentoring Session with Céline Göhlich

Thursday, 24.04.2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CEST)

In this event, Céline Göhlich (MIA 2019) shares her career journey, offers professional advice, and answers the students' questions.

On-site event

Public event

The value of grand strategy for Germany

Friday, 25.04.2025 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm (CEST)

Join experts Thomas Dörfler, Holger Janusch, Frank Gavin, and Kristina Spohr as they discuss Germany’s first National Security Strategy, its role in the Zeitenwende, and implications for security policy in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The event will be chaired by Marina Henke.

On-site event

Student event

Site visit: Human Rights Watch

Tuesday, 29.04.2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am (CEST)

The visit to the Berlin office of HRW will provide an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the organisation's operations. Participants will have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions with HRW employees specializing in advocacy, communications, and research, allowing for a deeper understanding of their work.

On-site event

Research event

International recognition of European Union ‘actorness’: Language-based evidence from United Nations General Debate speeches 1970-2020

Tuesday, 29.04.2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (CET)

Christian Rauh (Research Fellow at WZB) will present his research: "International recognition of European Union ‘actorness’: Language-based evidence from United Nations General Debate speeches 1970-2020" This is an EU Governance Colloquium event.

Online and On-site event

Alumni event

Hertie School Pan-African Alumni Network Kick-Off Meeting

Tuesday, 29.04.2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (CEST)

The Pan-African Alumni Network (PAAN), officially launching on 29 April, is a new Hertie School initiative bringing together alumni from or working on Africa-related policy and practice.

Online event

Public event

GovTech & digital public infrastructure: Charting collaborative frontiers for global digital cooperation

Wednesday, 30.04.2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (CEST)

This panel in collaboration with Wikimedia, the Centre’s Student Advisory Board and the Hertie Network on Digitalisation explores how governments, international cooperation, GovTech companies, civil society, the larger technical community, and academia can jointly build and govern foundational digital systems in ways that are inclusive, interoperable, and rights-based. 

On-site event

Student event

Energy Transition and Democratic Energy Policy-Making - The Case of the South Korean Citizens' Jury on Nuclear Construction

Wednesday, 30.04.2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CEST)

Join us for a fascinating evening exploring South Korea's Citizens' Jury on Nuclear Construction, a groundbreaking example of deliberative democracy in action.

On-site event

Research event

EU Law and Distribution in European Society

Tuesday, 06.05.2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (CET)

Sabine Mair (Assistant Professor of EU law at University of Amsterdam) will present her research: "EU Law and Distribution in European Society" This is an EU Governance Colloquium event.

Online and On-site event

Public event

A Series of Unfortunate Hacks: The Human Impacts of Cyberattacks and Global Policy Responses

Tuesday, 06.05.2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CEST)

Join us and our distinguished speaker Pavlina Pavlova (New America, United Nations) for an online discussion examining the growing threat of cyberattacks. 

Online event

Research event

The Computer Says So: Automated Recommendation-Making Tools in Immigration Systems

Wednesday, 07.05.2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am (CEST)

A presentation by Katie Schwarzmann, Foreign Qualified Lawyer at Equity Generation Lawyers. This event is part of the Fundamental Rights Research Colloquium under the "Algorithmic Fairness for Asylum Seekers and Refugees" cluster hosted by the Centre for Fundamental Rights and co-organised by Dr. Mirko Đuković, Centre for Fundamental Rights, and Prof. Cathryn Costello, Centre for Fundamental Rights and University College Dublin. 

Online event

Alumni event

Berlin Alumni & Students Brunch

Sunday, 11.05.2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 am

The Berlin Alumni Chapter is excited to invite you to the next Berlin Alumni & Students Brunch! This is a fantastic opportunity for Berlin-based alumni and students to come together for mingling, networking, and sharing experiences - and some good food!

On-site event