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"Family Diversity and Care Contexts: Who Provides Family and Non-Family Care in Europe?" Under this title, Ariane Bertogg, Fellow at the Einstein Center for Population Diversity, will present a study on unpaid care within and beyond family structures on March 19.

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On March 12 at 1 PM, Einstein Professor Malte Spielmann will delve into "The Dark Side of the Genome: Challenges and Opportunities in the Post-Genomic Era". Join him and host Einstein Professor Ludovic Vallier at the BIH Center for Regenerative Therapies.

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On February 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the BBAW invites you to a panel discussion moderated by Einstein Professor Gwendolyn Sasse (Director of ZOiS): “The Long Shadow of War: Learning from History for Russia’s War against Ukraine”.

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On 1 January 2026, the Einstein Research Unit “Technologies in Global Health – From Innovation to Users (and Back)” will officially commence. Working in partnership with academic institutions in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda, researchers will explore how new technologies in the fields of vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, and mental health can be developed, tested, and implemented.

Our Scientific Commission is on the move: after many years of dedicated service, we are bidding farewell to esteemed members – while at the same time welcoming new brilliant minds to strengthen our ranks.

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The Fellows Club brings together researchers affiliated to FU, HU, TU Berlin or Charité on a limited-term basis through programs of the Berlin University Alliance or Clusters of Excellence who want to cement their network while they are here. More information & registration here

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On September 30, Einstein Professor Gwendolyn Sasse and Einstein Visiting Fellow Andrew Hurrell, among others, will discuss the historical development of the Cold War and parallels to current events in the context of U.S.–China rivalry.

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The Einstein Foundation Berlin is pleased to once again support the research of Professor Surjo R. Soekadar through an Einstein Professorship. The internationally renowned neuroscientist is considered a pioneer in the field of clinical neurotechnology.

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The Einstein Foundation has launched a new English-language website to promote its Postdoctoral Grant and Einstein Visiting Fellow programs to the international scientific community.

At its July meeting, the Board of the Einstein Foundation Berlin approved new funding totaling €9.6 million. The focus is on topics such as the mental health of young people, the role of soils and bodies of water in the climate system, and alternative forms of economic planning.

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The Berlin University Alliance has launched a ‘welcome portal’ to help international researchers at every career stage in making Berlin their next academic destination. The Gateway brings together comprehensive information on research opportunities as well as useful information on life in Berlin.

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