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German Undergraduate Conference

German Undergraduate Conference

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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 An archived version is available as a PDF.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.

Latest News

New podcast on language and rhythm

1 April 2025

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new podcast, Language and Rhythm, made by Cambridge TV and funded by the British Academy and the Schröder Fund, University of Cambridge. You can listen to the full series or watch a taster video.

Paul Hoegger wins Pilkington Prize

20 March 2025

Congratulations to Paul Hoegger, who has been awarded a Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching.

Dr Abhimanyu Sharma publishes new study on Indian Sign Language

20 March 2025

Dr Abhimanyu Sharma, Teaching Associate in German Linguistics, has published a study which calls on the Indian Government to recognise Indian Sign Language as an official language.

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