Events, Lectures, Podium Discussions

The Max Planck Symposium is an intensive, two-day career conference serving as a platform to connect international Max Planck Alumni and Max Planck Early Career Researchers of all disciplines and Institutes. The topic of every symposium is suggested and realized by the participants themselves, who are then supported by high level experts and invited guests. We will be conducting an exclusively onsite symposium in 2024. All participants have the opportunity to participate in exciting onsite meeting formats. [more]
The development of the Max Planck Society since 1948 has unfolded against the background of the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. Environmental problems, internationalization and the demand for more co-determination and gender equality also have affected the MPG and its strategies. This new publication compiles the results of an eight-year project exploring these connections comprehensively based on a broad range of sources. [more]

Barcamp in Hamburg

  • Date: Nov 2, 2023
  • Time: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
  • Location: Hamburg
As part of the anniversary year, we aim to unite researchers and students to engage in discussions about current topics such as navigating legal challenges. For this purpose, we have chosen the barcamp as a particularly interactive format that encourages participants to explore any topic they find personally interesting or important. [more]
The Nobel Prize is often dubbed the Oscar of science. In the Max Planck Society, 30 researchers have been honoured with the iconic award. To commemorate its anniversary, the MPG is showcasing a Digital Story and an exhibition delving into the significant scientific breakthroughs both in the present and the past. How has this research changed everyday life, industry and medicine since 1915 and shaped the modern world? The exhibition is currently touring six German cities this year, while the Digital Story can be accessed online at any time, offering continuous availability until further notice. [more]
The Max Planck Symposium is an intensive, two-day career conference serving as a platform to connect international Max Planck Alumni and Max Planck Early Career Researchers of all disciplines and Institutes. The topic of every symposium is suggested and realized by the participants themselves, who are then supported by high level experts and invited guests. Following three years of completely digital and one hybrid symposia, we had decided to conduct an exclusively onsite symposium in 2023. All participants had the opportunity to participate in exciting onsite meeting formats, such as a cultural running dinner, fireside chats and a live art performance. [more]

Max Planck Day: Friday, 23 June 2023, Göttingen

On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, the Max Planck Society is offering a day of science presentations and displays at its founding site in Göttingen. You can explore the wonders of science and experience at first-hand the research of various Max Planck Institutes from Göttingen and all over Germany at the Science Market in front of the Old Town Hall. In the afternoon, find out about sustainability and environmental topics at the Max Planck Campus on the Faßberg. Or join us in the evening for the Science Slam in the Old Town Hall!Take the opportunity and discover basic research in all its diversity! [more]
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