Leipzig Book Fair: LSN event overview

 

On the grounds of the book fair

  • University alliance with exhibition stand: Four days of diverse events

    Leipzig University, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg will be represented with an exhibition stand. For example:

    • Opening "Forum Unibund": Central German universities in the debates on current transformation processes
    • with Prof. Dr. Claudia Becker, Prof. Dr. Bärbel Kracke & Prof. Dr. Eva Inés Obergfell
    • 19.03.2026, 10:30 a.m.
    • Hall 2, Booth C301
    • Open to all fair visitors

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  • Rettet die Vielfalt

    Matthias Jügler, Prof. Katrin Böhning-Gaese, Prof. Jens Kersten & Prof. Helmuth Trischler über Artenschwund und gesellschaftlichen Wandel, der notwendig ist, um eine ökologische Katastrophe abzuwenden.

    • Buchvorstellung & Podiumsdiskussion
    • 19.03.2026, 17 bis 19 Uhr
    • Leipziger Kubus, Saal 1, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig
    • Eintritt frei mit Anmeldung & offen für Alle

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As part of "Leipzig Reads"

  • Bibliotheca Albertina: verschiedene Veranstaltungen

    Thomasius Club: Gespräch, Hanka Kross: Lesung mit Gespräch, Viktor Jerofejew: Lesung, Ute Daniel: Gespräch, Bernhard Schlink: Lesung

    • Gespräche & Lesungen
    • 18. bis 20. März 2026, ab 17 Uhr
    • Café Alibi, Fürstenzimmer, Vortragssaal oder Lesebereich West
    • Eintritt frei, ohne Anmeldung & offen für Alle

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  • Bibliotheca Albertina

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    • Titel der Veranstaltung
    • Art der Veranstaltung (Lesung, Vortrag, Ausstellung, etc.)
    • Zeit und Ort
    • Zielgruppe (alle, Studierende, Promovierende etc.)
    • Anmeldung / ggf. Eintritt

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the eleventh International Day of Women and Girls in Science took place world wide. Leipzig, a hub for science, was also participating.

This year, many universities and research institutions in Leipzig and the surrounding area once again organized themed events around this day to provide information about progress and career prospects for women in science. For the first time, there was also a networking event aimed at the entire Leipzig scientific community, organized by the LSN in cooperation with the University of Leipzig: “How do we forge alliances that can withstand headwinds?” 

Background: As the United Nations states on its website, gender equality in science is essential for a better future for all. However, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and prejudices when pursuing scientific careers.

Panel Discussion: How do we forge alliances that can withstand headwinds?

On February 11, 2026, scientists, students, and stakeholders from the field of science management gathered at Leipzig University to exchange ideas on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Discussions, networking, and the sharing of perspectives took place in a variety of workshops and at stands in the foyer of the Augusteum.
 
During the central panel discussion, Prof. Dr. Eva Inés Obergfell (Rector of Leipzig University), Prof. Dr. Jean-Alexander Müller (Rector of the University of Applied Sciences) and Prof. Dr. Julia Herzberg (Deputy Director of the Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe) addressed the key question: “How do we forge alliances that can withstand headwinds?”
 
It became clear that equal opportunities do not arise by chance, as they require structural changes, institutional responsibility, and reliable networks.
 
Special thanks go to all colleagues at Leipzig University and beyond who contributed to this day of action and to greater equality of opportunity through their research, their work, their stands, contributions, and workshops.

The panel talk was a collaboration between Leipzig University and the University Foundation.

Panel talk moderator: Nele Posthausen
Photos: Hanna König

Further Information
Platzhalter

Women in (Citizen) Science – Perspectives from Medicine and Biodiversity Research

The event focuses on female scientists working in medical, environmental, and biodiversity research, as well as at the intersections between these fields, and highlights the role women play in innovative, participatory, and transdisciplinary research approaches.

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Type: Lecture
Location: Online, bilingual DE/EN
Target group: Open to everyone

Binding registration here.

Organized as part of the “UFZ DEI Lecture” (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) event series by UFZ and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité

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Orientation program for schoolchildren

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Type: Orientation event
Location: Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, TaC + Foyer and online
Target group: Schoolchildren, in German

Organized by the following projects at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences: Center of Advanced Scientific Education (CASE) joint project, Female Professors Program III project, FEM POWER project, and the Equal Opportunities Commission. Supported by Saalesparkasse.

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Lecture on gender equality at universities & presentation of the Equality Award

The day will begin with a festive opening ceremony at 1 p.m. for all interested parties. This will be followed by various events on topics such as gender equality and the university's equality award.

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Type: Lecture, award ceremony, networking
Location: Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, TaC + Foyer and online
Target group: Open to all, in German

Organized by the following projects at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences: Center of Advanced Scientific Education (CASE) joint project, Female Professors Program III project, FEM POWER project, and the Equal Opportunities Commission. Supported by Saalesparkasse.

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"Picture a Scientist"

Who does science? And why do we still think of it as something done by “scientists”? A biologist, a chemist, and a geologist tackle these questions and take us on a journey through their academic careers—as women in science.

Date & time: February 10, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.
Type: Film Screening (in English)
Location: HTWK, HfTL building in T_A1.40
Target audience: Open to everyone

Organized by Linda Hempel in cooperation with Flimmersession (Student cinema of HTWK)

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Workshops for HTWK employees and students

Date: February 3, 4 and 24, 2026
Type: Workshops
Location: HTWK Leipzig, in German
Target group: Women, non-binary persons, trans persons, inter persons, and agender persons of HTWK Leipzig

Organized by the Female Scientists Network at HTWK Leipzig

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Holiday University 2026 – Connecting Dots

Points are everywhere—if we look around the digital and physical world, we find pixels, drops and more. During this holiday college program, we will take a closer look at all of these things. The goal: to experiment, design, and discover new connections.
You can look forward to three days of exciting insights into college life, ideas for your future, great people, and a variety of workshops.

Date: February 17 to 19, 2026
Type: Free trial study program
Location: HTWK Leipzig, in German
Target group: Open to female school students from grade 10 onwards

Organized by the Makers Lab for female students at HTWK Leipzig

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Cancelled FemCafé

Christin Raue from the contact point “Women in EU Research” (FiF) is welcomed here. In her keynote speech, she provides insight into the topic of gender and equal opportunities in EU research funding. The FiF contact point serves as the central advisory office in Germany for all questions relating to equality and equal opportunities in Horizon Europe.

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 10 a.m.
Type: Lecture on gender and equal opportunities in EU research funding.
Location: Online, in German
Target group: Open to everyone

The event had to be cancelled, unfortunately. 

Organized by the GWZO

Subfield-specific benchmarks as an orientation guide: Analysing gender distribution in literature research and citation practices

Citing is considered a substantive academic decision. However, as current studies show, it can be influenced by various unconscious factors, which affects, among other things, the visibility of different research groups. To raise awareness for balanced citation practices, new instruments and checklists are being discussed. Lioba Enk addresses these developments and presents analytical concepts from her field, focusing on how one's own behaviour can be efficiently evaluated.

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 10 to 11 a.m.
Type: Lecture with discussion round
Location: Zoom/online, in English
Target group: Open to students, doctoral candidates, researchers

Contact for registration: Antonia Werner (wernera[at]cbs.mpg.de)

Program PDF Download

Organized by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

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Open information and networking event for Women in Science 2026

As past of the event "Women in Science 2026 – Alliances for Change", there will be an open information and networking event in the foyer of the Augusteum with information stands and activities related to the action day. Among others: Exhibition "#herstory. Saxony and its female academics."

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Type: Fair, exhibition
Location: Foyer of the Augusteum
Target group: Open to everyone

Further information

 

Universität Leipzig

Event day on Campus "Women in Science 2026 – Alliances for Change"

With a wide range of contributions from the university community itself, we would like to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with you at the Augustusplatz campus.

Date & time: February 11, 2026, 12 p.m to 6 p.m.
Type: Lectures, workshops, discussion panels
Location: Various locations on campus
Target group: Open to university members

For specific information about the program, the language options and registration, click Organized by the Office for Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Family at Leipzig University" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.

Organized by the Office for Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Family at Leipzig University