Events

Public event

Don’t stop innovating: Europe’s path to tech leadership

Friday, 31.01.2025 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm (CET)

A discussion with leading experts to explore the political, economic, regulatory, and financial measures on Europe’s technology and innovation landscape to compete on the global stage.

On-site event

Research event

“Hak Asasi Manusia” - A vernacular concept of human rights?

Wednesday, 05.02.2025 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CET)

A presentation by Pranoto Iskandar of the McGill Faculty of Law’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism and founding director of the Institute for Migrant Rights, Cianjur–Indonesia. This event is hosted by the Centre for Fundamental Rights.

Online event

Alumni event

Munich Alumni Meetup with Prof Tobias Bunde

Wednesday, 12.02.2025 | 6:00 am - 8:00 am (CET)

Join the South Germany Alumni Chapter in Munich for a meetup with Prof Tobias Bunde, Professor of International Security at the Hertie School, and Director of Research and Policy at the Munich Security Conference (MSC). 

On-site event

Research event

The Political Influence of Social Media: The Case of Facebook

Wednesday, 12.02.2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CET)

A presentation by Prof. Kevin Arceneaux (SciencesPo). This event is part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance.

Online event

Alumni event

London Alumni Meetup

Thursday, 13.02.2025 | 6:30 pm

Nena Grceva, Director of Alumni Affairs, will host an alumni get together at Lowlander Bar with members of our London Alumni Chapter. Don’t miss the chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and network with other Hertie alumni in your area!

On-site event

Research event

Governance of Automated Decision-Making in EU Law

Wednesday, 19.02.2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CET)

A presentation by Herwig C. H. Hofmann, Professor of European and Transnational Public Law at the University of Luxembourg and Head of the Department of Law. 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.

Online event

Student event

Site visit : German Institute for Human Rights

Wednesday, 19.02.2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CEST)

Join us for a study visit to the German Institute for Human Rights in Berlin to explore its work and engage with researchers. Priority goes to final-year MIA Human Rights and Global Governance students (2025 cohort), but all interested students are welcome. Register by 13 February 2025.

On-site event

Alumni event

Amsterdam Alumni Meetup

Thursday, 20.02.2025 | 6:30 pm

Thurid Hustedt, Dean of Students, Nena Grceva, Director of Alumni Affairs, and Lorena Ramos from the Student Recruitment team will host an alumni get-together at Bar Bukowski with members of our Netherlands Alumni Chapter. Join to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and network with fellow Hertie alumni in the area!

On-site event

Alumni event

Berlin Alumni and Students Stammtisch

Thursday, 20.02.2025 | 6:30 pm

Join the Hertie School alumni and current students in Berlin for an evening of reconnecting, networking, and strengthening professional bonds in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to engage with familiar faces, meet new ones, and exchange insights with your fellow policy enthusiasts. 

On-site event

Student event

Hertie School Career Fair

Friday, 21.02.2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

On February 21, 2025 we will open our doors again for our annual Hertie School Career Fair. This is your opportunity to connect with employers from different sectors from the Berlin region, meet alumni and hear about their career path and get feedback on your profile.

On-site event

Public event

Digital Governance in Practice: Fireside Chat with Felix Kartte

Thursday, 27.02.2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CET)

Join us and our distinguished speaker Felix Kartte (Stiftung Mercator GmbH) for a fireside chat on practical approaches to addressing disinformation. The event will be moderated by Prof. Daniela Stockmann (Centre for Digital Governance). 

On-site event

Public event

Transnational repression: How Iran Targets Activists Everywhere – film screening and panel discussion

Wednesday, 05.03.2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a screening of “How Iran Targets Activists Everywhere”, an award-winning documentary exposing Iran's tactics to silence dissent globally, followed by a panel discussion on digital authoritarianism and the critical need for democratic societies to address these cross-border threats.

On-site event