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Prof. Dr. Emra Ilgün-Birhimeoğlu (Opens in a new tab) from the Faculty of Applied Social Studies(Opens in a new tab) , together with Prof. Dr. Martina Brand. Martina Brandt(Opens in a new tab) , TU Dortmund University, is part of the cooperative event Lebensfäden: Vom Ankommen, Bleiben und Weitergeben - Alter(n) trifft Migration (Threads of Life: Arriving, Staying and Passing on - Age(ing) Meets Migration ) organized by the City of Dortmund's Senior Citizens Service / Fachstelle Alter und Migration, the Wilhelm-Hansmann-Haus, the Dietrich Keuning-Haus, the Chair of Social Structure anMartina Brandt(Opens in a new tab) , TU Dortmund University, is part of the cooperative event Lebensfäden: Vom Ankommen, Bleiben und Weitergeben - Alter(n) trifft Migration (Threads of Life: Arriving, Staying and Passing on - Age(ing) Meets Migration ) organized by the City of Dortmund's Senior Citizens Service / Fachstelle Alter und Migration, the Wilhelm-Hansmann-Haus, the Dietrich Keuning-Haus, the Chair of Social Structure and Sociology of Ageing Societies at TU Dortmund University, the Fachhochschule Dortmund's Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and the VMDO e. V. / KulSa project.
Every person has a unique biography, an unmistakable story
We live in a present that is constantly characterized by new challenges, be it in the course of demographic development, legal changes or technological progress. In the course of rapid economic and social change, the realities of our lives are changing inexorably and are reflected in the growing diversity of life situations, opportunities for participation, social access and individual life plans.
It has long been known and scientifically undisputed that senior citizens with a history of migration face special, often invisible challenges. Far too often, however, they are talked about instead of listened to. Every person has a unique biography, an unmistakable story. These stories need to be made visible! Only by meeting at eye level can we discover what connects people with and without a history of migration in old age. Only through dialog can we overcome prejudices, break them down in the long term and strengthen cohesion.
Two talk events
With two talk events on 27.05.2026 at 6 pm in the Wilhelm-Hansmann-Haus and on 18.11.2026 at 6 pm in the Dietrich-Keuning-Haus, a change of perspective will be ventured in which people whose stories still want to be told will be given a stage.
Together with invited guests, Prof. Dr. Martina Brandt (ageing) and Prof. Dr. Emra Ilgün-Birhimeoğlu (migration) will explore the many facets of the topic.
The two events will focus on the guests, their biographies, their work and their personal view of age(ing). The talk aims to make their voices clearly audible as the basis for an open exchange.
Free admission - registration required
Admission is free, but prior registration is required.
- Registration(Opens in a new tab) for the event on 27.05.2026 - Talk with Mahbube Peukert and Gazi Mansuroğlu at the Wilhelm-Hansmann-Haus
- Registration(Opens in a new tab) for the event on 18.11.2026 - Talk with Şahizer Alaca at the Dietrich-Keuning-Haus
Prof. Emra Ilgün-Birhimeoglu, Dr.
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Organizer
Cooperation event of the Fachdienst für Senioren / Fachstelle Alter und Migration of the City of Dortmund, the Wilhelm-Hansmann-Haus, the Dietrich Keuning-Haus, the Chair of Social Structure and Sociology of Ageing Societies of the TU Dortmund, the Fachhochschule Dortmund and the VMDO e. V. / Project KulSa.
Location
Wilhelm-Hansmann-Hauses & Dietrich Keuning-Haus
27.05.2026 in the Wilhelm Hansmann House
18.11.2026 in the Dietrich-Keuning-Haus