Research Perspectives

The event series “Research Perspectives” makes the diversity of queer research visible and creates a space for exchange between academia, communities, and the interested public. In these sessions, doctoral candidates present their current dissertation projects, offering insights into their research questions, ongoing investigative processes, and preliminary findings.

The scholarly work addresses key thematic areas of the foundation—ranging from queer history and the culture of remembrance to education, politics, migration, identity, and social participation. The “Research Perspectives” series highlights innovative approaches to the study of gender and sexual diversity, thereby contributing to ongoing academic debates.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4 p.m., Marie Dietrich gave a presentation at the Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation titled “LGBTIQ* Chosen Families at the End of Life: Experiences and Needs of Queer Caregivers.” In it, she introduced her ongoing doctoral research project, which is being conducted at the Hannover Medical School.

You can find more information about the presentation by Marie Dietrich—taking place on Tuesday, August 25, at 4 p.m.—here on our website.

Here you can find all previous “Research Perspectives” sessions from 2024 onwards, available to watch as video recordings.

More information about the lecture can be found in the event announcement from 2026.

More information about the lecture can be found in the event announcement from 2026.

More information about the lecture can be found in the event announcement from 2025.

Further information about this presentation can also be found in our event announcement.