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SPOTLIGHTS – Let's talk: Internationale Vortragsreihe zu Collaborative Research Infrastrukturen
Wie wird transdisziplinäre Forschung weltweit institutionell verankert? Das TD-Lab lädt zu einer international besetzten Reihe ein, die Einblicken in Strukturen, Governance-Modelle und Finanzierungslogiken gibt. Expert*innen unter anderem aus Japan, Uruguay, Großbritannien, Neuseeland und den USA werden über Ihre kontextuellen Erfahrungen berichten, gemeinsam ziehen wir Schlüsse für die weitere Institutionalisierung von Transdisziplinarität aus den best-practices.
How is exchange between science & society fostered in different parts of the world?
Who are the people driving collaborative research forward?
What role do science systems, institutionalization, or research culture play?
Together with you we explore the diversity of ways in which collaborative research is supported, practiced, and embedded in science systems around the world.
Our program SPOTLIGHTS – Let’s talk is a series of public online talks in June and July 2026 featuring selected good practices that vary in thematic scope, organizational structure, and research focus – all centered around collaborative research. The series goes beyond showcasing institutions and projects. It opens up space for genuine dialogue: about what makes collaborative research possible, what holds it back, and what we can learn from each other across regions and contexts.
We are delighted to welcome a distinguished, international and highly experienced group of guest speakers whose insights we are certain will spark stimulating conversations – and we would love for you to be part of them.
Whether you bring the perspective of a researcher, an integration expert bridging science and practice, a representative of a research support structure or network, a science manager or policy advisor – your experience and questions are what will make these conversations come alive.
Join the conversation and register for the talks
11/06/2026 - The Toolbox Dialogue Initiative - Michael O'Rourke // United Stated of America - Michigan // 4-5 pm CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/lNN5guLVRLmCDVyxdJjY6A
17/06/2026 - The Auckland Co-Design Lab - Penny Hagen & Eruini Hawke // New Zealand - Auckland // 8-9 am CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/UFvskBOxQqqfak4-oQuJ8Q
18/06/2026 - Responsive Research Collective - Ulli Vilsmaier // International/ Switzerland // 10-11 am CEST
Pleaser register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/MTB363l8QJmKh_c3zFKb0Q
24/06/2026 - Research Institute for Humanity and Nature - Yasuhisa Kondo // Japan - Kyoto // 10-11 am CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/GqyJSZYRTnGz54-tlj26ag
25/06/2026 - Espacio Interdisciplinario - Mariana Pereyra & Ana Corbacho // Uruguay - Montevideo // 3-4 pm CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/27L4x4MoTJq2EhXbusv5pw
01/07/2026 - Public and Community Engagement with Research - Matthew Hickman // United Kingdom - Oxford // 10-11 am CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/yv2flU7cQiu-el4--FESzw
08/07/2026 - Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development - Taibat Lawanson // Nigeria - Lagos // 10-11 am CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/HaoP1zsXQRKF1kneaKp19g
09/07/2026 - WUP Goa Centre of Transdisciplinary Research and Education - Seema Purushothaman // India - Goa // 10-11 am CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/LK_btVhNQ-GbI3OLY5qx3w
10/07/2026 - Society for Transdisciplinary and Participatory Research (GTPF) - Julius Merkens, Emilia Nagy und Lena Pfeifer // Germany // 10-11 am CEST
Please register: https://tu-berlin.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/CGDKKKjBQFOPLl6GyRy-rA
SPOTLIGHTS - Let’s talk is organized by
- Laboratory for Transdisciplinary Research (TD-Lab) of the Berlin University Alliance
- STIFTERVERBAND
in cooperation with: