How is demographic change altering intergenerational relations? Together with eminent experts we will discuss this topic and possible courses of action for policymakers. The event will be based on a study funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and it is being held to mark the European Day of Demography.
There will be a short initial conversation with Jane Falkingham, Professor of Demography and International Social Policy at the University of Southampton, followed by three short discussion rounds with our experts.
Date: 04 February 2026
Time: 13.00 - 14.30 (CET)
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This event will take place online (via Zoom). Simultaneous translation (English <> German) will be provided throughout the event.
Experts
Matthias Albert, Professor of Political Science at Bielefeld University
Claudia Diehl, Professor of Microsociology at the University of Konstanz
Jane Falkingham, Professor of Demography & International Social Policy and Vice President (International & Global Engagement) at the University of Southampton
Alexia Fürnkranz-Prskawetz, Professor of mathematical economics at the Institute of Statistics and Mathematical Methods in Economics at the TU Wien
Denis Gerstorf, Professor for Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Humboldt-University Berlin
Karsten Hank, Professor of Sociology at the University of Cologne
Klaus Hurrelmann, Professor for Public Health and Education at the Hertie School of Governance
Pauline Kleinschlömer, Senior Researcher at the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB)
Pieter Vanhuysse, Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy at the University of Southern Denmark
Martin Werding, member of the German Council of Economic Experts and Professor of Social Policy and Public Finance at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
This event receives funding from the Federal Ministry for Education, Familiy Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.