Events
Meet people, exchange ideas on a wide variety of topics and do so at different events: Get the network pulsating at events together with others
Have you ever attended one of our events and experienced how people who don't know each other spontaneously find each other, share memories, talk about current topics or engage in professional discussions – and all of this effortlessly, openly and with each other? The connection to the university and the memories of life in Heidelberg make this possible. Join in, take advantage of offers, attend events in Heidelberg, in other parts of Germany and abroad or online. There are always plenty of opportunities, examples of which can be found below on this page or as a preview unter Current Topics Alumni.
Heidelberg Talks Online
HTO: Smart Farming - does agriculture need artificial intelligence?
The 156th Heidelberg Talks Online (HTO) session takes place on Friday, April 4, 2025, 8 pm – 9.30 pm CEST (GMT/UTC +2). The topic will be: Smart Farming - does agriculture need artificial intelligence? The speaker will be Dr. Florian Haselbeck, professor for smart farming/Artificial Intelligence in plant production at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf/Germany, where he teaches at the Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems. Mr. Haselbeck received his doctorate from the Technical University of Munich, a Master of Science degree (M. Sc.) from Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree (B. Eng.)
HTO: Antisemitism on the rise – Jewish life in present-day Germany
The next Heidelberg Talks Online (HTO) session takes place on WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025, 7 pm – 8.30 pm. The topic will be: Antisemitism on the rise – Jewish life in present-day Germany. Antisemitism has been on the rise in Germany for years, and this is also the case in the election year of 2025. „Heidelberg Talks Online“ will discuss what this development means for Jewish life in this country - 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945 -, and how, generally speaking, „daily life“ looks like for Jews in Germany. The conversation will include Jewish citizens and be co-moderated by Jessica Mescheritzki, „Meet a jew“ project manager at the Central Council of Jews in Germany. “Meet a Jew” introduces Jews and Jewish life to non-Jewish people by sending volunteers to universities and other institutions. It is supported by the German government.
Activities of HAI networks
Fields of study
From A for Ancient History to Z for Zoology – the online groups of the departments offer a wide variety of events with and for alumni in cooperation with HAI and/or the departments' own student councils, e.g. the “Career Perspectives” series, specialist lectures, institute celebrations, reunions of former year groups or entire alumni days and weekends.
Around the World
Whether Europe, Asia, Africa, America or Australia – our alumni members are involved in groups and associations for each other and for the university in more than 130 countries. The international groups are active worldwide and offer a wide range of activities, from regulars' tables and specialist lectures to excursions and trips.
In Germany
HAI national networks offer the opportunity to meet up with former fellow students, get to know new alumnae and alumni, make valuable contacts – and of course experience lots of exciting activities together! To date, national groups have been formed within Germany in Berlin, Heidelberg, Munich and the Rhine-Main region.
Anniversary celebrations in Heidelberg
