19 September 2024
German Cancer Research Center / Communication Center
Europe/Berlin timezone

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WELCOME to Balkans DKFZ & Alumni Reception

Celebrating cultural diversity

The objective is to bring Alumni back to the DKFZ to network with current researchers, at the same time celebrate the cultural diversity of the DKFZ community.


PROGRAM

  • 4.30pm - 6.00pm Programme: Panel discussion with Balkan Alumni on science and technology, flash talks will take us on a tour through the Balkan countries history, sightseeing and traditions. There will be fun videos and Bulgarian folklore dancing with national costume, as well a dance and music performance from Greece.
  • 6pm - 8pm: Reception in the Foyer with Pan-Balkan food and drinks, music and video impressions, a poster session as well as a Bulgarian dance workshop will follow the session.

INFO

It has long been a DKFZ Alumni tradition to host an annual reception focusing on a specific region for current and former DKFZ employees. Since 2014, we have already focused on India, China, Latin America, Italy, Turkey and Egypt. This year’s Alumni Balkans Reception is being organised with the support of DKFZ colleagues and Alumni from the Balkan countries.

RESEARCHERS: WHY ATTEND?

 

  • Connect with a diverse network of DKFZ Alumni who embrace science for a better life.
  • All DKFZ Researchers interested in celebrating the cultural diversity of the DKFZ community
  • Gain insights from DKFZ Alumni with different and diverse career paths

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • Learn about the Balkan Region's history and traditions
  • Hear about science and technology in the Balkan region: DKFZ Alumni will share their experiences
  • Bulgarian folklore dancing with national costume and dance and music performance from Greece
  • Reception with Pan-Balkan food and drinks, music and video impressions
  • Bulgarian dance workshop
  • Alumni get-together open to all: Celebrate 60 years of DKFZ. Network with past and current DKFZ scientists!

 

We are looking forward to your registration!

 

 

Registration Closing Date:  5 August 2024.

Please do register in the coming weeks before the “summer break” as we need to know the number of participants to be able to arrange specialty catering within the budget.

 

 


VENUE

The event will take place in the DKFZ Communication Center.

Directions can be found under the "How to find us" section in the upper left menu.


 

Organizer:

 

  • Sally Böhm
  • Katerina Papadopoulou
  • Marion Gürth
  • Barbara Janssens

 

Many thanks to the volunteering orga team!

  • Ljupcho Efremov
  • Anastasija Pejkovska
  • Ralitsa Karadzhova
  • Robert Valla
  • Zhivka Hristova
  • Georgios Samaras
  • Nebojsa Bogdanovic

 

 


Starts
Ends
Europe/Berlin
German Cancer Research Center / Communication Center
Lecture Hall
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 69120 Heidelberg Germany
Registration
Registration for this event is currently open.