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About
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Cambridge Undergraduate Conference in German Studies. This year’s theme is Recognition.
At a time when questions of how we define identity, subjectivity, and community are at the centre of political discourse, the power to recognise—or not to do so—is the power to determine what belongs and what does not belong. This power has shaped our perception of reality and the actuality of our past. How do we recognise ourselves? What cultural value do we ascribe to this recognition, and are we actually what we recognise, or are we shaped according to an idea of what we should be? These questions are fundamental to individual, cultural, and national identities and can be applied to bygone periods just as easily as they can to the modern day.
There will be a keynote from culture journalist and researcher Aida Baghernejad.
The conference will take place on Saturday 1st March 2025 at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge.
We are looking forward to hearing your insights and seeing you at the conference at the start of March! If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Committee.
Registration
University students (not speakers) can register until 12 February 2025 using this form.
Call for Papers
The 2025 Call for Papers is now closed. An archived version is available as a PDF.
Schools Programme
In addition to our general programming, the conference features a series of workshops and activities just for school students (and their teachers or guardians). The sessions do not overlap with planned breaks, including lunch, but take place in parallel with undergraduate presentations. Undergraduate presentations are not tailored specifically for school students but welcome all attendees.
Schools registration is now closed and places at the workshops have been filled.
Schedule
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:20 | Registration |
| 9:20–9:35 |
Opening Remarks Dr Mary Boyle, Rebecca Rae, Dr Charlotte Lee (University of Cambridge) |
| 9:35–10:40 |
Panel 1: Undergraduate Speakers Recognition: Cultural and National Identity Chair: Clara Busch Speakers: Izzy Summersell, Angelina Morosan, Eliza Hogermeer |
| 10:40–10:55 | Tea and Coffee break including opportunity to view posters and speak to presenters |
| 10:55–12:00 |
Panel 2: Undergraduate Speakers Recognition: Gender and Sexuality Chair: Eloise Richardson Speakers: May-Ling Turner, Ruairi Logue, Samuel Piggins |
| 12:00–13:00 |
Careers Panel Chair: Dr Maria Roca Lizarazu (University of Cambridge) Antony Adams, Careers Advisor (Deutsche Schule London) Sophie Clare, PR Graduate Trainee (Infinite) Josie Archer, Trainee Solicitor (A&O) Alex Armstrong, Secondary School Language Teacher at King Solomon Academy Sophie Lau, Freelance Translator, Writer, and Educator |
| 13:00–13:10 |
British German Association Talk Tamara Aberle (introduced by Prof Sarah Colvin, University of Cambridge) |
| 13:10–14:00 | Lunch Break (catered for speakers, university students and staff, and invited guests only) |
| 14:00–15:05 |
Panel 3: Undergraduate Speakers Time and Recognition Chair: Daniel Rees Speakers: Emily Higginbottom, Seth Complin, Zara Draper |
| 15:05–15:20 | Tea and Coffee break including opportunity to view posters and speak to presenters |
| 15:20–16:25 |
Panel 4: Undergraduate Speakers Recognition and Marginalisation Chair: Xin Chai Speakers: Sharleen Opia, Clara Wittmann |
| 16:25–17:00 | Tea and Coffee break and opportunity to view posters and speak to presenters |
| 17:00–18:30 |
Keynote Presentation Aida Baghernejad (chaired by Dr Doriane Zerka, University of Cambridge) |
| 18:30–18:45 |
Closing remarks Dr Maria Roca Lizarazu (University of Cambridge) |
| 18:45–19:30 |
Drinks reception Teachers/parents are responsible for their students/children. Under 18s must not be unaccompanied. |
Partners
Funding for the Conference comes from the Schröder Fund and the DAAD.
