The seventh meeting of the Diversity and Gender Equality Network focused on intersections between diversity, internationalization, and structural reform across Berlin’s academic landscape. Hosted by the Steering Committee for Diversity and Gender Equality of the Berlin University Alliance, the event included institutional updates, a keynote presentation on teacher education reform by Prof. Maisha Auma (Audre Lorde Visiting Professor), and working sessions on tensions between diversity and internationalization. Auma presented a joint DiGENet statement calling for the systematic integration of diversity and intersectionality into Berlin’s teacher training programs, responding to current policy reforms and the city’s diverse school environments. Additional contributions addressed Green Open Access strategies and the Berlin University Alliance’s Internationalization Agenda, including partnerships with institutions in the Global South. In workshops, participants critically discussed structural inequalities within internationalization efforts, emphasizing ethical publishing, inclusive administrative practices, and the need for better diversity metrics. Proposals included cross-sectoral collaborations, diversity training certifications, and expanding guest lectureships. The meeting reinforced DiGENet’s role as a bridge between institutional transformation and inclusive academic practices.