16th Annual University Collections Conference Challenges Norms, Offers Exclusive Access
The 16th Annual Conference for Scientific University Collections, themed 'Is collecting timely?', is set to challenge the norms of collection practices at universities. Experts from various fields will gather to question fundamentals, and journalists are invited to participate and explore exclusive collections.
The conference, running from 9 to 11 October 2025, starts at 11:00 am on the 9th. It will delve into the theme, with collection visits at the University of Berlin and the Technical University of Berlin on the 10th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Journalists can register for the tours and the conference by 8 October 2025 with Dr. Kerstin Wagner via email.
The event offers insights into the joint digital collection platform of the Berlin University Alliance, providing combined access to over 125 teaching and research collections of its four partner institutions. The conference locations include the University of Berlin, the Technical University of Berlin, the Humboldt University of Berlin, and the Charité - University Medicine Berlin.
The 16th Annual Conference for Scientific University Collections promises to spark debate and offer unique access to collections. It's an opportunity for journalists to engage with experts and explore the digital platform that unites the collections of the Berlin University Alliance's partner institutions.
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