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To celebrate the UN’s “Women in Science” Day on February 11, 2026, the Faculty of Science at the University of Potsdam will host its annual Lunch Talks:
In short, accessible talks, women professors from astrophysics, chemistry, mathematics, physics and environmental sciences will speak about
their personal paths into science,
their day-to-day research lives (including its highs and lows),
opportunities, doubts and challenges along the way.
We welcome everyone to come together for snacks, drinks and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. Let your colleagues and fellow students know, too!
If there is interest, students can give school pupils a tour of the campus before or after the event.
Welcome
Prof. Dr. Barbara Höhle (Vice President for Research, Early Career Researchers and Equal Opportunities)
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lucke (Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science)
Presentations and discussion with the audience by
Prof. Dr. Katja Poppenhäger (Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam)
Prof. Dr. Nora Kulak (Institute of Chemistry)
Lunch snacks
Presentations and discussion with the audience by
Prof. Dr. Myfanwy Evans (Institute of Mathematics)
Prof. Dr. Annegret Thieken (Institute of Environmental Science and Geography)
Prof. Dr. Karoline Wiesner (Institute of Physics)
Closing remarks
Organized by Jörg Enders, Sylvie Paycha, and Elke Rosenberger.
Supported by the Equal Opportunity Coordination Office, the Faculty of Science and Mathematics and the President of the University of Potsdam.
