BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//British-German Association - ECPv6.16.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:British-German Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for British-German Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260506T113826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T120922Z UID:16132-1789498800-1789506000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:3rd Come-and-sing Evening of classic German hymns DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 15 September from 7pm\, With Cheerful Voice invites you to an evening of German hymns singing. German hymnody is one of the richest traditions in sacred music\, and a jewel in European literary and musical culture. We meet again to sing a selection of classics from the last 500 years\, in German\, in this almost perfect setting. Full music and texts will be provided. As in previous years you will enjoy a short recital on the chapel’s historic organ. The evening will be led by Phil Price of With Cheerful Voice and the speaker this year will be Henrike Lähnemann\, Professor of Mediaeval German at the University of Oxford\, and Fellow of St Edmund Hall. Come and take this rare opportunity to sing these wonderful hymns in German\, in London\, and to enrich your knowledge of this beautiful tradition. A choir assembled for the occasion will perform a short choral piece. If you would like to sing with the choir please let Phil know in advance\, and be ready to arrive early for rehearsal. Any questions\, please do get in touch with Phil Price on phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk. \n  URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/3rd-come-and-sing-evening-of-classic-german-hymns/ LOCATION:St George’s German Lutheran Church\, 55 Alie Street\, London\, E1 8EB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/david-beale-gOsGgt4olNs-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260428T140721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T140759Z UID:16087-1788804000-1788811200@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat at the German Business Hub: Insights with Dr Markus Grueneisel & Dr Steffen Hoffmann DESCRIPTION:On 7 September 2026 from 6pm\, we are pleased to invite BGA members to an informal fireside chat at the German Business Hub in London. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from Dr Markus Grüneisl\, Managing Director of BMW UK\, and Dr Steffen Bosch\, Managing Director of Bosch UK\, as they share their perspectives on the key economic challenges facing businesses operating across borders. \nThe German Business Hub is a SME incubator\, specialising in helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enter and grow in the UK. With a deep understanding of the business environment in both Germany and the UK\, their mission is to bridge the gap between these two dynamic economies. \nMore details on the event and how to book will be made available shortly. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/fireside-chat-at-the-german-business-hub-insights-with-dr-markus-grueneisel-dr-steffen-hoffmann/ LOCATION:German Business Hub\, 42 Essex Street\, London\, WC2R 3JF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fireside-chat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260616T160830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T160830Z UID:16433-1784919600-1784926800@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Grillabend at the National Liberal Club DESCRIPTION:The National Liberal Club is delighted to invite members to its Grillabend on Friday\, 24 July. The cost is £60 per person and includes a complimentary German beer on arrival. \nGuests can enjoy a selection of traditional grill dishes\, including Würste\, Frikadellen\, Grillfackeln\, and a vegetarian option of Gefüllte Pilze mit Obazda. Salads will include Kartoffelsalat\, Gurkensalat\, and Tomatensalat\, followed by Rote Grütze for dessert. \nA cash bar will be available throughout the evening\, featuring a selection of German wines. A booking link will be published shortly. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/grillabend-at-the-national-liberal-club-2/ LOCATION:National Liberal Club CATEGORIES:Social event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jo-jo-vVnLPgUWG0g-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260424T143437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T080257Z UID:16073-1783449000-1783458000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Summer Drinks at Albert's Schloss DESCRIPTION:Join us for a summer drinks Stammtisch at Albert’s Schloss on Tuesday\, 7 July 2026 from 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome. \n\nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. \n\n\n \n\n \n \n Log in\n \n \n Join / Register\n \n \n\n \n \n Sign In\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Remember me\n \n\n \n \n\n Sign In\n \n\n \n Lost your password? URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/summer-drinks-at-alberts-schloss/ LOCATION:Albert’s Schloss\, 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue\, London\, W1D 7EU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kelly-sikkema-AgJdd_HgFPw-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260331T121950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T102357Z UID:15931-1783362600-1783368000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:The BGA’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Zoom on Monday 6 July at 6:30pm. \nAt the AGM\, we will be reporting on the activities of the Association and sharing details of our plans for the year ahead. We will be electing the Officers and Executive Committee members for the coming year. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions. \n\nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. 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URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AGM-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260506T081232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T161726Z UID:16112-1782928800-1782936000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Hidden German Histories of London - A Guided Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 1 July at 6pm for a fascinating two-hour guided walk exploring the powerful but often overlooked impact of German-speaking immigrants on London’s history. The starting point is Embankment. Discover the stories of figures such as George Frideric Handel\, Karl Marx\, Heinrich Heine and Angelica Kauffman\, whose lives and work left a lasting mark on the city’s culture\, music\, politics\, and ideas. Along the way\, we’ll also explore the deep-rooted ties between Britain’s monarchy and Germany\, from the House of Hanover to the German heritage woven through the royal family for generations. Led by BGA member and City of London & Westminster guide Marcus Durst\, the walk takes you through the West End and Soho\, finishing near Bond Street. \nWe’ll wrap up at a local pub – perfect for continuing the conversation. \nThe event on 1 July is currently fully booked. Please email Tamara at office@britishgermanassociation.org if you would like a spot on the waiting list. Marcus is also offering a second tour on 2 July which is definitely going ahead.  So if you are thinking to come and are available on 2 July\, too\, do email us and we’ll put you on the guest list. \n \n\n \n \n Log in\n \n \n Join / Register\n \n \n\n \n \n Sign In\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Remember me\n \n\n \n \n\n Sign In\n \n\n \n Lost your password? URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/hidden-german-histories-of-london-a-guided-walk/ LOCATION:Embankment\, Villiers St\, London\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Guided-walking-tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260518T104520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T104520Z UID:16208-1781721000-1781726400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Fantastic Kingdom: A Stranger's Notes on a Contrary Country DESCRIPTION:On 17 June 2026 at 6.30pm the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University invites BGA members to the launch of Helene von Bismarck’s new insightful portrait of the UK as seen by an outsider \n\n\n\n\nGlobal yet insular\, tolerant yet suspicious\, proudly pragmatic yet profoundly sentimental. The United Kingdom inspires fierce loyalty and endless argument. Ten years after Brexit\, it is as divided as ever. \nAfter twenty years of studying Britain\, German historian Helene von Bismarck offers an affectionate and insightful portrait of the United Kingdom as seen by an outsider. From the enduring fantasy of Britain as a self-sufficient island to the profound devotion to a global monarchy; from imperial amnesia to modern multiculturalism\, she explores the paradoxes and myths that shape British identity. \nClear-eyed and witty\, Fantastic Kingdom is a letter from a friend\, revealing why the question of what unites the country has never mattered more than now\, at a time of dramatic geopolitical change when liberal democracy is under attack. Looking backwards into history\, and outwards into the global context\, she closes the gap between how Britain understands itself and how it is seen abroad. \nHelene will be in conversation with Dr Robert Saunders\, Deputy Director of the Mile End Institute\, and signed copies of the book will be available after the discussion. \nThis event will take place on Queen Mary’s Mile End campus. The exact venue will be announced a week before the event. \n\nBook your space here. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/fantastic-kingdom-a-strangers-notes-on-a-contrary-country/ LOCATION:Mile End Institute / Queen Mary University\, Bancroft Rd\, London\, E1 4DG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260331T132435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T114001Z UID:15944-1781114400-1781119800@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:The Merz Government One Year On DESCRIPTION:The British-German Association\, in partnership with the International Association for the Study of German Politics (IASGP)\, is pleased to host an in-person event at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 10 June from 6.00pm\, examining the Merz government one year on.\n\nThis event will bring together expert speakers Dr Ed Turner\, Reader at Aston University and Chair of the IASGP\, and Dagmar Seeland\, UK and Ireland Correspondent for STERN magazine\, to assess the government’s first year in office\, exploring key developments in domestic policy\, economic strategy\, and Germany’s role on the European and international stage. The discussion will also consider the implications for the UK–Germany relationship. The event will be moderated by Julie Smith\, Baroness Smith of Newnham\, Professor of European Politics in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at Cambridge University.\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and networking following the panel.\n\n\nThis event is currently fully booked. Please email Tamara at office@britishgermanassociation.org if you would like a space on the waiting list.\n\n \n\n \n \n Log in\n \n \n Join / Register\n \n \n\n \n \n Sign In\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Remember me\n \n\n \n \n\n Sign In\n \n\n \n Lost your password? URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/the-merz-government-one-year-on/ LOCATION:Houses of Parliament\, London\, SW1A 0AA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Merz-government-one-year-on.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260331T124018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T111914Z UID:15935-1778871600-1778882400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:White Asparagus Supper DESCRIPTION:On Friday 15 May 2026 from 7pm the German Circle at the National Liberal Club is inviting BGA members to join them for their annual white asparagus supper. English will be spoken throughout the event. \nCommence the evening with a glass of German sparkling wine before a short piano recital\, followed by a traditional menu: \n– Cream of white asparagus soup\n– Veal Schnitzel\, white asparagus\, buttered new potatoes\, hollandaise sauce\n– Apple Strudel with vanilla ice cream\n– Pear Schnapps\n– Half a bottle of German Wine per person \nTickets Price £88\n7.00pm Welcome drink in the Smoking Room\n7.30pm Dinner in the David Lloyd George Room \nBook your space here or alternatively call 0207 930 9871. Please put ‘BGA member’ in the comments box when booking\, or state this if booking by phone\, so BGA members can be seated together where possible. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/white-asparagus-supper-2/ LOCATION:National Liberal Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spargelabend-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260210T162855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T093713Z UID:15640-1778612400-1778616000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe – Katja Hoyer in conversation with Julia Boyd DESCRIPTION:When:        12 May 2026 from 7pm to 8pm \nWhere:       Goethe-Institut London Library\, London \nLanguage: English \n  \nThe Goethe-Institut\, in collaboration with the British-German Association\, is delighted to invite you to an evening with historian and author Katja Hoyer\, who will be in conversation with Julia Boyd about Katja’s new book\, Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe. \nIn this timely discussion\, Katja and Julia will explore the promise and tragedy of Germany between the two World Wars. Katja’s book offers a fresh perspective on this tumultuous period by examining it through the eyes of the people of Weimar. \nWeimar looms large in German history: a crucible of democracy and dictatorship. Home to Goethe and Schiller\, Liszt and Nietzsche\, the town gave its name to the ambitious republic born after the First World War. Yet it was also a place where Bauhaus architects reimagined modern life while\, not far away\, Buchenwald was carved out of a beech forest. \nDrawing on rich new archival research\, Katja Hoyer takes us from 1919 to 1939\, following the men and women who lived through the republic and Hitler’s regime. Through their choices and compromises\, hopes and failures\, Weimar leads us into the heart of a town that dreamt of a better world and woke to tyranny. \nKatja Hoyer is a German-British historian. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Her last book Beyond the Wall: East Germany 1949-1990 was a Sunday Times and Spiegel bestseller and long-listed for the Baillie Gifford Prize. Katja is a columnist for Berliner Zeitung and a regular contributor to British and American news outlets such as the BBC\, Bloomberg\, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. Her new book Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe will be published in May 2026. \nJulia Boyd worked at the Victoria & Albert Museum before marriage to a diplomat took her on various foreign postings. After ten years in Cambridge\, where her late husband was Master of Churchill College\, they returned to live in London. She is a former trustee of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust\, and a former governor of the ESU. She is currently a trustee of Wigmore Hall and has just finished writing a history of the Hall for its 125th anniversary. She is also the author of Travelers in the Third Reich: The Rise of Fascism through the Eyes of Everyday People. \nGood news: While in‑person tickets for this event are now sold out\, registration for the free livestream via Zoom is still available. You can register here. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/weimar-life-on-the-edge-of-catastrophe-katja-hoyer-in-conversation-with-julia-boyd/ LOCATION:Goethe-Institut London\, 50 Princes Gate\, London\, SW7 2PH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Updated-Katja-Hoyer-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260310T085441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T111434Z UID:15839-1776969000-1776972600@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:A New World Order: The UK\, Germany and the US in a Changing Security Landscape DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 23 April 2026\, from 6.30 to 7.30pm\, we invite you to join an online talk on Zoom titled “A New World Order: The UK\, Germany and the US in a Changing Security Landscape.” \nProf. Richard G. Whitman\, an expert in International Relations at the University of Kent\, will be in conversation with Evie Aspinall\, Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. The event will be moderated by Dominic Johnson\, Foreign & Africa Editor for taz (die Tageszeitung). \nTogether\, they will explore how the current political climate –particularly the United States’ shifting engagement with Europe – is affecting both the UK and Germany\, with a special focus on security and the evolving transatlantic relationship. \nDrawing on their expertise\, the speakers will share insights into what these developments mean for the future of European security and cooperation. \nRichard G. Whitman is Professor of Politics and International Relations at the Conflict Analysis Research Centre\, University of Kent. At present he is Senior Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). His current research interests include the foreign and security and defence policies of the UK and the EU. He is the author and editor of eleven books and published over sixty academic articles and book chapters on European integration and UK foreign and security policy. His book The UK and the War on Ukraine: Status seeking after Brexit is due for publication in 2026. Professor Whitman is a regular international media commentator. He was an Associate Fellow and former Head of the Europe Programme at Chatham House and a Senior Fellow on the Economic and Research Council’s UK in a Changing Europe initiative and held the British Academy and Leverhulme Michael Dockrill Senior Research Fellowship in British Foreign Policy in 2022. \nEvie Aspinall is the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. Her primary research interests are domestic consent for foreign policy\, the UK’s role in the world and challenges posed by the UK’s strategic rivals. Evie holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and an MSc from King’s College London. She has previously worked at UN Women UK and the Future Leaders Network and was formerly the UK Head Delegate to the Youth7\, the G7’s official youth engagement group. She also served as President of Cambridge University Students’ Union. She is a regular commentator in the media on issues pertinent to UK foreign policy. \n\nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. \n\n\n \n\n \n \n Log in\n \n \n Join / Register\n \n \n\n \n \n Sign In\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Remember me\n \n\n \n \n\n Sign In\n \n\n \n Lost your password? URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/a-new-world-order/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-New-World-Order-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260116T113223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T144019Z UID:15459-1776796200-1776805200@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:BGA Stammtisch at Munich Cricket Club DESCRIPTION:Book your space for our Spring Stammtisch at the Munich Cricket Club\, Victoria\, from 6.30pm on 21 April 2026. Whether you are a native speaker\, language learner\, or just want to meet some like-minded people\, everyone is welcome. \nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. \n\n \n\n \n \n Log in\n \n \n Join / Register\n \n \n\n \n \n Sign In\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Remember me\n \n\n \n \n\n Sign In\n \n\n \n Lost your password? URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/bga-stammtisch-at-munich-cricket-club/ LOCATION:Munich Cricket Club\, Victoria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Stammtisch-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T173000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251215T152721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T142415Z UID:15245-1776438000-1776447000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Oxford’s German Literary Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on 17 April 2026 for a 3.00pm start for a unique opportunity to explore Oxford’s rich German literary connections through two of the city’s most remarkable institutions: the Taylor Institution Library and the Bodleian Library. \nThis special event will offer a guided journey through Oxford’s German-language collections\, highlighting rare books\, manuscripts\, and stories\, including Professor H.G. Fiedler’s tour of Germany with the Prince of Wales in 1913\, that illuminate the long-standing intellectual and cultural exchange between Britain and the German-speaking world. From literary classics to lesser-known treasures\, participants will gain insight into how German-language texts have been collected\, studied\, and celebrated in Oxford over centuries. \nThe event will be jointly led by Emma Huber\, Subject Librarian for German\, and Martin Kauffmann\, Head of Early and Rare Collections\, who will share their expert knowledge of the collections and their historical significance. Together\, they will bring to life the people\, texts\, and ideas that have shaped Oxford’s engagement with German language and literature. \nThis event is ideal for anyone with an interest in German culture\, literature\, history\, or libraries\, and offers a rare chance to experience these collections in an intimate\, behind-the-scenes setting. \nPlease log in to your account before accessing the booking page linked below. If you are still unable to access the page after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date\, or contact us. \nBooking Page – Oxford’s Literary Connections URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/oxfords-german-literary-connections/ LOCATION:Taylor Institution Library\, St Giles'\, Oxford\, OX1 3NA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Oxfords-German-Literary-Connections-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251219T090023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T090023Z UID:15269-1774638000-1774645200@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Tamerlano - A Night at the Opera DESCRIPTION:Join fellow BGA members at Shoreditch Town Hall\, London on Friday 27 March 2026 at 7pm for a new production of Handel’s opera Tamerlano featuring some of the composer’s most ravishing and astonishing music.   This production\, by the London Handel Festival’s Handel Opera Studio\, has an exceptional cast with leading Handelian Laurence Cummings as Music Director with the Academy of Ancient Music and award-winning director Orpha Phelan making her baroque opera directorial debut. \nTamerlano is one of Handel’s most powerful psychological dramas that explores the extremes of human nature. This gripping opera recounts the story of the defeated Ottoman sultan Bajazet and his daughter Asteria\, ensnared in a web of love\, loyalty\, and power struggles with the ruthless conqueror Tamerlano. \nThe evening offers an exclusive area of the bar for BGA members to gather during the interval and meet a member of the opera’s creative team. \nPlease note that booking tickets for Friday 27th March is necessary through the London Handel Festival website here.  Please use code BGA%27MARCH when booking. Please also email Tamara Aberle\, the BGA’s Programme and Membership Lead\, at office@britishgermanassociation.org to let her know the booking was made. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/tamerlano-a-night-at-the-opera/ LOCATION:Shoreditch Town Hall\, 380 Old Street\, London\, EC1V 9LT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Musical event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tamerlano-for-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251215T143435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T144004Z UID:15221-1773946800-1773950400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Kindertransport in British Memory and Culture: A Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION:This online roundtable brings together scholars and practitioners to examine the Kindertransport through archival research\, personal testimony\, and reflective practice. Exploring sources ranging from international archives to refugees’ own words\, the discussion considers how the Kindertransport has been remembered\, interpreted\, and mobilised in British culture\, and why it continues to matter today. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Amy Williams (Association of Jewish Refugees) Using international\, national\, and local archives to construct a transnational history of the Kindertransport\nDr Monja Stahlberger (University of Reading) Listening to Kindertransport Refugees in Their Own Words: how ego documents of the early years in Britain give us unique insights\nHoward Falksohn (Wiener Holocaust Library) Kindertransporte: An archivist’s personal perspective\n\nChair: \n\nDr Joseph Cronin (Leo Baeck Institute London)\n\nThis event is hosted by the Leo Baeck Institute London in collaboration with the British-German Association. \nRegister here: https://www.lbilondon.ac.uk/events/conferences/kindertransport-british-memory-and-culture-roundtable-discussion URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/kindertransport-in-british-memory-and-culture-a-roundtable-discussion/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kindertransport.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20260112T112654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163823Z UID:15376-1772044200-1772047800@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Hidden Histories: Queer Lives in Britain and Germany DESCRIPTION:Join us on 25 February 2026 at 6.30pm for an online discussion celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. How have queer lives been recorded\, concealed\, or deliberately erased in Britain and Germany across the 20th and 21st centuries? From criminalisation and censorship to activism\, archives\, and cultural memory\, this event explores the forces that have shaped what we know – and don’t know – about LGBTQ+ histories. Bringing together historians and cultural scholars\, the discussion examines how queer experiences have survived in personal testimony\, art\, and archives\, and why uncovering these hidden histories matters today for identity\, rights\, and remembrance on both sides of the Channel. This event is organised in conjunction with Women in German Studies (W+IGS) and the Association for German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland (AGS). \nOur speakers: \nProfessor Matt Cook is an English social and cultural historian specialising in LGBTQ and queer history\, currently the Jonathan Cooper Chair of the History of Sexuality at Mansfield College\, University of Oxford. He is known for his influential work on queer urban life\, the history of homosexuality in Britain\, and LGBTQ heritage. \nProfessor Helen Finch is a British academic who serves as Professor of German Literature at the University of Leeds\, where her research focuses on the representation of the Holocaust in German-language literature\, queer identity and memory\, and issues of trauma and gender in cultural texts. She co-leads the Queer Area Studies Network and works across Holocaust\, queer\, and literary studies to explore memory\, identity\, and marginalised voices in German culture. \nDr Anna Hájková is Reader for modern European continental history at the University of Warwick. Her first book\, The Last Ghetto: An Everyday History of Theresienstadt\, came out in 2020 with Oxford University Press. She is a pioneer of queer Holocaust history and her work has been awarded the 2020 Orfeo Iris Prize. In 2025\, she published People Without History are Dust with the University of Toronto Press. The book has won the National Jewish Book Award 2026. \nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/hidden-histories-queer-lives-in-britain-and-germany/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hidden-Histories_new-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251203T120717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164326Z UID:15155-1771525800-1771529400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Out of Hitler's Shadow - Tobias Straumann in Conversation with Frank Trentmann DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 19 February 2026 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm\, the two historians Frank Trentmann and Tobias Straumann will discuss Tobias’s book Out of Hitler’s Shadow: Debt\, Guilt\, and the German Economic Miracle on Zoom. \nThe book explores why the United States and its Western Allies chose an unexpectedly lenient approach toward Germany after the Second World War\, despite the catastrophic destruction and suffering caused by the Nazi regime. Instead of demanding sweeping reparations\, the Western powers decided at the 1952 London Debt Conference to forgo all war-related debts\, requiring West Germany to repay only a portion of its pre- and post-war obligations. \nThis controversial decision challenged conventional ideas of justice\, leaving many victims uncompensated. Yet key statesmen – including Dean Acheson\, Konrad Adenauer\, Robert Schuman\, David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett – believed that harsh financial terms would destabilise Europe and hinder long-term recovery. Tobias Straumann reveals how their strategic foresight reshaped post-war Europe and why their choices still resonate today. \nProf. Dr. Tobias Straumann is an economic historian teaching at the University of Zurich and director of the MAS in Applied History. He also writes columns for the NZZ am Sonntag. He is the author of 1931: Debt\, Crisis\, and the Rise of Hitler (Oxford University Press 2019). \nProf. Dr. Frank Trentmann is Professor of History at Birkbeck\, University of London\, and at the University of Helsinki. He is the author of Empire of Things\, Free Trade Nation\, and Out of the Darkness: The Germans 1942–2022. He was a Moore Scholar at Caltech and has been awarded the Whitfield Prize\, the Austrian Science Book Prize\, the Humboldt Prize for Research and the 2023 Bochum Historians’ Prize. \n\nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/out-of-hitlers-shadow-tobias-straumann-in-conversation-with-frank-trentmann/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Out-of-Hitlers-Shadow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251007T163530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T163559Z UID:14773-1770019200-1770404400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 LSE German Symposium DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nAs in previous years\, BGA members are warmly invited to attend the LSE’s prestigious German Symposium held from 2-6 February 2026. Initiated in 1998 by German LSE students\, the German Symposium has become an important date in the LSE’s calendar and will be hosted for the 25th time in 2026. \nFeaturing a wide variety of events ranging from keynote speeches by and discussion panels to intimate coffee chats with world-class speakers\, the LSE offers time and space for rigorous political debate. An events schedule and  booking options will be made available closer to the date through the Symposium’s website. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/2026-lse-german-symposium/ LOCATION:London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)\, Houghton Street\, London\, WC2A 2AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LSE-Symposium-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251112T104035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T150140Z UID:15026-1769538600-1769544000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Young Members Event – Diplomacy in Action: A Conversation with Jill Gallard DESCRIPTION:Join us at Deutsche Bank\, London\, on 27 January 2026 from 6.30pm for an exclusive in-person conversation and networking event with Jill Gallard CMG CVO\, former British Ambassador to Germany. This special event is designed for young professionals and students under 35 who are passionate about diplomacy\, international relations\, and global affairs and is organised jointly with The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and Next Generation at Chatham House. \nJill Gallard will share insights from her distinguished diplomatic career\, discuss the evolving role of diplomacy in today’s interconnected world\, and offer advice for those aspiring to shape international dialogue. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with one of the UK’s leading diplomats and connect with like-minded peers interested in building a global future. \nThis event is now fully booked. Please contact Tamara at office@britishgermanassociation.org for a space on the waiting list. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/diplomacy-in-action-a-conversation-with-jill-gallard/ LOCATION:Deutsche Bank London\, 21 Moorfields\, London\, EC2Y 9DB CATEGORIES:BGA Young Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jill-Gallard-Event_upd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251118T152158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T110415Z UID:15066-1768847400-1768851000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:The Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Germany and the UK DESCRIPTION:Join us on 19 January 2026 from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Zoom for a timely online discussion on the rise of right-wing populism in Germany and the United Kingdom with Petra Schleiter\, Jonathan Olsen and Ed Turner. This event\, jointly organised by the BGA and the International Association on the Study of German Politics (IASGP) explores the social\, economic\, and political forces driving these movements\, how they differ across national contexts\, and what their growing influence means for democratic institutions and public discourse. Featuring expert insights and audience Q&A\, the event offers a nuanced look at one of Europe’s most pressing political developments. \nPetra Schleiter is Professor of Comparative Politics and a Fellow of St Hilda’s College\, University of Oxford\, and is Director the Centre for Democratic Resilience \nJonathan Olsen is Professor of political science and the Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies at Texas Woman’s University. \nEd Turner is a leading expert on German politics and is also interested in comparative politics\, notably in the areas of political parties\, federalism and public policy. He works as a Lecturer at Aston University. \nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. \n\n\n  URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/the-rise/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Right-wing-populism.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20251204T162254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T145419Z UID:15093-1768487400-1768496400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Democracy: Civic Engagement and Democratic Resilience in Germany and the UK DESCRIPTION:On 15 January 2026\, join us for a conversation with Dr. Jurgen Grotz\, Professor Bryony Hoskins and others at RSA House in London on how citizens in Germany and the UK participate in public life. Entry is from 2.30pm with a 3pm start and the event will finish around 4.30pm. This is a joint event between the British-German Association and the Deutsches Institut für Gutes Leben (German Institute for the Good Life). \nIn a time marked by political polarisation\, disinformation\, and declining institutional trust\, our panel of experts and a moderator will compare the cultural\, social\, and institutional landscapes shaping civic engagement today. The discussion will spotlight innovative initiatives that energise community participation and nurture more resilient democratic cultures\, while exploring what each country can learn from the other. \nThis event aims to identify current trends and shared challenges to democratic resilience in Germany and the UK\, fostering deeper dialogue on how to strengthen citizen engagement across both societies. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nSpeakers: \nDr. Jurgen Grotz is Director of the Institute for Volunteering Research\, at the University of East Anglia (Institute for Volunteering Research (IVR)). He is an author and academic\, specialising in volunteer involvement research. \nProfessor Bryony Hoskins\, Chair of Comparative Social Science at the University of Roehampton\, is a leading expert on how inequalities shape political engagement and how education can close these gaps. Her latest book\, Education\, Democracy and Inequality\, explores political engagement and citizenship education in Europe and is published by Palgrave Macmillan. \nThe event will be moderated by Dr. Robert Keeling who is a member of the Deutsches Institut für Gutes Leben. \nYou can book tickets through this link on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthening-democracy-in-germany-and-the-uk-tickets-1976903211723?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/strengthening-democracy-civic-engagement-and-democratic-resilience-in-germany-and-the-uk/ LOCATION:Royal Society of Arts\, 8 John Adam St\,\, London\, WC2N 6EZ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Democratic-Resilience-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250729T145844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T113944Z UID:14309-1768415400-1768424400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Stammtisch at Munich Cricket Club DESCRIPTION:Book your space for our Winter Stammtisch at the Munich Cricket Club\, Victoria\, from 6.30pm on 14 January 2026. Whether you are a native speaker\, language learner\, or just want to meet some like-minded people\, everyone is welcome. \nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/stammtisch-at-munich-cricket-club/ LOCATION:Munich Cricket Club\, Victoria CATEGORIES:Social event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Stammtisch-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250901T113255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T093442Z UID:14491-1765458000-1765461600@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:German Art at The National Gallery\, London DESCRIPTION:On 11 December 2025 at 1pm\, we are delighted to invite BGA members to a curator-led tour of German art at the National Gallery in London. Dr. Emma Capron\, Curator of Early Netherlandish and German Paintings\, will lead us through the highlights of the collection. Afterwards\, those who wish to can join us for coffee and cake. \nThis event is currently fully booked. Please email Tamara on office@britishgermanassociation.org if you would like to be placed on the waiting list. \n  \n  URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/german-art/ LOCATION:The National Gallery\, Trafalgar Square\, London\, WC2N 5DN CATEGORIES:Private Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/National-Gallery-banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250528T092740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T115704Z UID:13849-1764874800-1764882000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Carols and Readings 2025 DESCRIPTION:On  Thursday\, 4 December 2025 BGA members and their guests are invited to the BGA’s traditional Carols and Readings we organise jointly with the Christuskirche Knightsbridge. Come and join us for this joyful celebration of Christmas with Fever Pitch choir followed by a reception with traditional Stollen\, Weihnachtsgebäck (gingerbread biscuits) and a warming glass of Glühwein. \nThe Carols and Readings will begin at 7pm GMT and will be led by Pastor Sebastian Fuhrmann. The reception will end at around 9pm GMT. \nMusic Director: Elinor Corp \nOrganist: Bernard Barker \nReadings\, carols and anthems will be in English and in German.To cover the costs of the service and to support our charitable work\, we are asking for a contribution of £25 per ticket. If you would be willing to make an additional seasonal donation to the BGA\, we encourage you to do so here. \nWe are expecting high demand for this perennially popular event in the lovely church\, so make sure to reserve your place early! \nPlease log in to your account before accessing the booking page linked below. If you are still unable to access the page after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date\, or contact us. \nBooking Page – Carols and Readings URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/carols-and-readings-2025/ LOCATION:Christuskirche\, 19 Montpelier Place ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Carols-and-Readings-2025-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250925T103822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T105150Z UID:14625-1764009000-1764012600@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Jürgen Krauss: The German Christmas Cookbook DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our 2023 event with Jürgen Krauss\, on 24 November 2025 from 6.30pm GMT\, BGA members are invited to an exclusive online session celebrating the launch of The German Christmas Cookbook where Jürgen will be in discussion with Abigail Abesamis Demarest\, editor at EatingWell. \nJürgen Krauss\, renowned for his festive German bakes\, will share his passion for holiday treats: from rich\, fruity stollen to delicately spiced lebkuchen\, marzipan delights\, and the iconic gingerbread house. His recipes make traditional German baking approachable\, bringing extra joy to your Christmas kitchen. This is the ultimate guide for anyone wanting to make Christmas extra special\, offering cakes\, tarts\, biscuits\, breads\, and savory snacks for every festive occasion. Recipes include highlights such as Mulled Wine Cake\, Yogurt Stollen\, Linzer Torte\, Christmas Pavlova\, and Black Forest Coffee Cake. \nJürgen Krauss was the star of Bake Off 2021\, his semi-finals departure triggering over 100 complaints from dismayed viewers. His love for baking began during his childhood in the Black Forest. His travels across Europe\, before settling in Brighton\, UK\, widened his culinary influences\, but also gave him the yearning to master German bread-making\, the perfect showcase for both his technical precision and creative flavours. \nAbigail Abesamis Demarest is a writer\, editor and former New Yorker based in sunny Panama City Beach\, Florida. Her writing has been featured in HuffPost\, Insider\, Business Insider\, Martha Stewart\, Apartment Therapy\, The Kitchn and more. She is EatingWell‘s News\, Trending & Updates Editor. \nPlease note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account\, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/jurgen-krauss/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jurgen-Krauss-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250829T092248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160737Z UID:14468-1762884000-1762889400@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Germany’s federal system has been viewed internationally as a model of stability\, subsidiarity\, and institutional balance. But recent years have seen a more critical discourse emerge\, reflecting concerns about the governance\, coordination\, and resilience of the ‘German model’. Why the Germans Do It Better has given way to Broken Republik. \nThis event on Tuesday\, 11 November 2025 from 6pm to 7.30pm in the Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre\, Old College\, Edinburgh\, jointly organised by the British-German Association and the Centre on Constitutional Change\, explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK. With opening reflections from Angus Robertson MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution\, External Affairs and Culture\, and a conversation with him to follow\, the discussion will consider how Germany’s system of territorial governance has evolved\, what challenges it now faces\, and how this experience might inform ongoing debates about devolution\, democracy\, and reform in Scotland and the wider UK. \nThe panel is chaired by Dr Davide Vampa\, Co-Director of the Centre on Constitutional Change. Discussants are Dr Elke Heins and Dr Benjamin Martill (Centre on Constitutional Change and Europa Institute). \nPlease follow the Eventbrite link to book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/still-a-model-what-we-can-and-cant-learn-from-german-federalism-tickets-1795665727529 URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/still-a-model/ LOCATION:Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre\, Old College South Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9YL CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/New-Angus-Robertson-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T220000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250610T105209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T101059Z UID:13997-1762282800-1762293600@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Bach - In Conversation with Michael Maul DESCRIPTION:Book tickets for a truly exceptional evening hosted in collaboration with the London Bach Society This unmissable event as part of the London Bach Society’s 2025 Bachfest promises a rich blend of history\, music\, and international connection. On Tuesday\, 4 November 2025\, at 7.00pm\, we are organising a musical evening at St. George’s Church\, Hanover Square\, a historic setting where Handel once worshipped\, now marking its 300th anniversary. \nThis year is filled with remarkable musical milestones. We honour 275 years since the death of Johann Sebastian Bach and 300 years since the première of the 1725 version of his St. John Passion. The evening also marks Felix Mendelssohn’s Todestag\, offering a poignant moment of remembrance. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Prof. Dr. Michael Maul\, Artistic Director of the Leipzig Bachfest\, who will deliver a keynote address followed by an engaging Q&A session. The evening’s recital – curated by award-winning German bass Florian Störtz – features a compelling programme of works by Bach and Brahms\, offering a rare musical experience that bridges centuries and cultures. A post-recital reception will follow\, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow guests and celebrate. \nMichael Maul is a musicologist at the Bach Archive in Leipzig\, artistic director of the Bach Festival Leipzig and professor at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. For many years he has been searching for undiscovered Bach treasures in archives and has made spectacular discoveries. He is the author of numerous books about Bach and the Bach audio biography Universum JSB on Deutschlandfunk Kultur. \nGerman bass-baritone Florian Störtz announced his arrival on the European concert scene with victories at 2023 International Handel Singing Competition as well as the 2023 Helmut Deutsch Song Competition. Together with pianist Mark Rogers he also took the Prix de mélodie at the 2023 Lili et Nadia Boulanger competition in Paris and won the Young Artists Platform at the International Song Festival Zeist\, Utrecht 2024. \nThe London Bach Society\, founded in 1946 by Paul Steinitz\, is a society devoted to performing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) with small\, professional forces\, using period instruments in order to obtain an authentic style of interpretation. Every year\, the Society organise a Bach Fest in London. \nPlease log in to your account before accessing the booking page linked below. If you are still unable to access the page after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date\, or contact us.  \nBooking page – Celebrating Bach URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/celebrating-bach/ LOCATION:St Georges Hanover Square CATEGORIES:Musical event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Celebrating-Bach-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250321T122340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T122359Z UID:13471-1761244200-1761247800@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:LBI 70th Anniversary Celebrations: Biennial Lecture 2025 DESCRIPTION:Writing on the Wall: The Unfolding Persecution of Jews 1933 to 1939 \nOn 23 October 2025 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm\, the Leo Baeck Institute invites BGA members to attend their 70th Anniversary Celebrations at Keynes Library. This lecture looks at the response of Jews to incidents of persecution and humiliation from Hitler coming to power in 1933 through to the outbreak of the Second World War. It will argue that while the Holocaust could not be predicted the level of persecution escalated during the period. \nProfessor Frank McDonough is an internationally renowned expert on the Third Reich. He was born in Liverpool\, studied history at Balliol College\, Oxford and gained a PhD from Lancaster University. \nHe has written many critically acclaimed books on the Third Reich\, including: The Gestapo: The Myth and Reality of Hitler’s Secret Police (2015)\, Hitler and the Rise of the Nazi Party (2012)\, The Holocaust (2008)\, Opposition and Resistance in Nazi Germany (2001)\, Hitler\, Chamberlain and Appeasement (2002)\, and Hitler and Nazi Germany (1999). He has also published many other books\, most notably\, The Origins of the Second World War: An International Perspective (2011)\, The Conservative Party and Anglo-German Relations (2007)\, Chamberlain\, Appeasement and the British Road to War (1998) and The Origins of the First and Second World Wars (1997). \nPlease reserve your space here: https://www.lbilondon.ac.uk/events/biennial-lbi-lecture/lbi-70th-anniversary-celebrations-biennial-lecture-2025 URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/lbi-70th-anniversary-celebrations-biennial-lecture-2025/ LOCATION:Keynes Library\, 43 Gordon Square\, London\, WC1E 7HX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/frank-mcdonough.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250922T123738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T105848Z UID:14621-1760378400-1760382000@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:A Life of Dedication: Celebrating HRH The Duke of Kent at 90 DESCRIPTION:On 9 October 2025\, our Royal Patron\, HRH The Duke of Kent\, celebrates his 90th birthday. Throughout his life\, he has been at the heart of the British Royal Family. As a dedicated working member\, he supported his cousin\, the late Queen Elizabeth II\, by representing her both at home and abroad. \nHis royal duties began at a young age: in 1952\, at just sixteen\, he walked in the procession behind King George VI’s coffin\, and the following year he paid homage to The Queen at her Coronation. Since then\, the Duke has continued to take part in key royal occasions and to serve the nation with distinction. \nThe Duke’s life has truly been one of service. He is actively involved with more than 140 charities\, organisations and professional bodies\, reflecting a wide range of causes\, from commemorating the war dead\, to supporting young people\, to championing British technology and industry. \nTo mark this milestone and honour his remarkable contribution\, we invite you to join a special online event on Monday 13 October 2025 from 6pm to 7pm on Zoom. \nOur Chairman\, Peter Barnes\, will host the evening\, joined by: \n\n\nHugo Vickers\, royal biographer\nMarcus Ferrar\, Chairman of the Dresden Trust\nChris James\, Head of Brand and Content\, Scouts UK\nMatthew White\, Director of Engagement\, Blood Cancer UK\n\n\nTogether\, they will reflect on the Duke’s achievements and share personal anecdotes about his lifelong commitment to public service. \nPlease join us by registering here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8kvnUUbuRGiThTWMwqJwEQ URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/a-life-of-dedication/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-life-of-dedication.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T142025 CREATED:20250724T073707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T105442Z UID:14283-1759862700-1759872600@britishgermanassociation.org SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Stammtisch at Albert's Schloss DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, 7 October\, from 6:45pm for an Oktoberfest Stammtisch at Albert’s Schloss in London! 🍻 We warmly invite you to a special Oktoberfest Stammtisch\, a relaxed evening of good company\, German beer\, and lively conversation! Whether you’re a native speaker\, language learner\, or simply a fan of Bavarian culture\, come raise a stein with us and celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest in true German style. Traditional dress encouraged\, Gemütlichkeit guaranteed! \nThis Stammtisch is now fully booked. Please get in touch with Tamara at office@britishgermanassociation.org if you have any questions. URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/oktoberfest-stammtisch/ LOCATION:Albert’s Schloss\, 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue\, London\, W1D 7EU CATEGORIES:Social event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishgermanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oktoberfest-Stammtisch.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR