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Women in Science Day

6 November 2026 at University of Potsdam


Building networks for women in science and sparking conversations on careers and family

 

We are excited to announce our second Women in Science Day, taking place on 6 November 2026 at the University of Potsdam.

This special event will celebrate the achievements and experiences of women in the life sciences, with a focus on fields such as plant biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.  Beyond highlighting excellent research, the event is designed to strengthen networking among female scientists and to address structural challenges such as balancing family life and a scientific career.

Following the success of our first Women in Science Day, we will keep the same format this year:

  • Scientific presentations by female researchers across different career stages
  • Personal insights into career paths, challenges, and successes as women in science
  • Panel discussions on topics such as gender equity in science, navigating career and family life, and building supportive research environments
  • Small Q&A Sessions with our invited speakers, offering the opportunity to ask individual questions and exchange ideas in a more personal setting

Women in Science Day will provide a platform for dialogue, inspiration, and networking across disciplines and generations. By bringing together scientists at different stages of their careers, we aim to empower women in science and foster professional networks. Everyone is welcome to join—students, researchers, faculty, and allies—who want to support a more inclusive and diverse scientific community. 

 

INVITED SPEAKERS:

Verena Grass

Chief Data Officer

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), Berlin

 

Terezie Mandáková

Deputy Research Group Leader - Plant Cytogenomics

Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno, Czech Republic

 

Eva Stukenbrock

Professor and Group Leader - Environmental Genomics

Botanical Institute, Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel

 

Viola Willemsen

Professor/Chairholder - Cell and Developmental Biology

Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands

To secure your spot, please register here!