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Award-winning documentary film "Picture a Scientist" on 10.02.2026

Film and discussion evening for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Graduate Academy and the Gender Equality Office of TU Clausthal warmly invite you to a special film and discussion evening.

The evening will feature the award-winning documentary film "Picture a Scientist," which powerfully highlights structural inequalities and challenges faced by women in science while also presenting pathways to greater equal opportunities. Following the screening, a moderated panel discussion will bring together perspectives from academia and university practice, encouraging a joint conversation about challenges, scopes for action, and necessary processes of change.

The event will be opened and moderated by Prof. Heike Schenk-Mathes, Vice President for Equality, International Affairs, and Promotion of Early Career Researchers at TU Clausthal.

Event overview 
• Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) 
• Location: Kellerclub, Silberstr. 1, Clausthal-Zellerfeld 
• Format: Screening of "Picture a Scientist" + panel discussion 
• Target audience: University community (researchers, students, and all interested parties)

Please register by email at gleichstellungsbuero@tu-clausthal.de no later than February 8, 2026.

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