For 20 years, the Selma Meyer Mentoring Program at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf has stood for equal opportunities, the promotion of academic careers, and a strong network of women in science.

We would like to celebrate this special anniversary together with you and cordially invite you to our festive event in the presence of our patron, the President of HHU, Prof. Dr. Anja Steinbeck. The opening remarks will be given by the Central Equal Opportunities Officer, Dr. Anja Vervoorts.

>> 9 July 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Building 16.38., P.A.L.M.E.

>> Program highlights:

- Mentoring in dialogue
Prof. Dr. Anja Steinbeck and Dr. Laura Bartylla

- Keynote speech
Larissa Kranisch: “Between courage and detours lies a career: Why progress is rarely a straight line”

- Paths, turning points, impact – alumnae in conversation about careers, challenges, and opportunities with Jun.-Prof. Amrei Bahr, Doris Gerland, Prof. Sabrina Kastaun, Prof. Miriam Pein-Hackelbusch and Prof. Dr. Jennifer Schmidt

Look forward to a festive evening with inspiring reflections on 20 years of mentoring, contributions from successful alumnae, live music, and many opportunities for exchange with mentees, alumnae, mentors, and supporters of the program.