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Throughout the year, the Office of Resource Development hosts a range of public and private events that are a fun and exciting way to get involved and show your support while learning more about what we do at EMBL.
EMBL events are unique in their combination of exciting science and entertainment. Below is a list of our upcoming events calendar, for a glimpse of what to expect at future events.
28 February 2023
This event provides a unique opportunity for Friends of EMBL to meet with project leaders. They will report on their EMBL projects that are supported by the Friends’ contributions.
Virtual event
Online
11 May 2023
A science fiction classic from Hollywood will be critically examined by EMBL scientists: What is fiction and truth in the movie shown? Join us as fiction becomes science!
In-person event
Luxor Filmapalast Heidelberg
12 July 2023
Our PhD students invite you to lunch! EMBL predocs from different research groups will be happy to present their exciting research projects and report on their daily laboratory work. There is hardly any other opportunity to experience EMBL so authentically and up close.
In-person event
EMBL Heidelberg
19 October 2023
Visit us at EMBL and get to know what EMBL scientists do every day to develop solutions for global challenges. We look forward to sharing inspiring new research topics and taking a look behind the lab doors with you.
Hybrid event
EMBL Heidelberg and online
1 December 2023
Once a year, EMBL scientists give a lecture specially tailored for young people. The content of the lecture presents current cutting-edge topics in the life sciences in a format and language accessible to a young audience in an interactive way.
Hybrid event
EMBL Heidelberg and online
19 October 2023
Coffee with EMBL is an informal online space for members of the global EMBL community to connect, share and debate. This includes staff, alumni and Friends of EMBL. Join the quarterly sessions to meet special guests, and gain insights into recent developments in science and at EMBL. All content is suitable also for a non-scientific audience. Stay informed and connected, wherever you are!
Visit the Coffee with EMBL website to register for future meetings and watch recordings of the past sessions.
Virtual event
Online
19 June 2023
During our Science & Society events we reflect together with our audience on how results and trends in the life sciences impact people and society. We invite experts from various disciplines from all over the world to discuss relevant ethical, legal and social aspects of scientific research.
Virtual event
Online