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Five internationally renown researchers were recently selected to receive a Humboldt Professorship, Germany’s most valuable research award. These individuals were nominated for the award by research institutes in Cologne, Karlsruhe, Kiel, Münster and Tübingen. Following the successful conclusion of their negotiations with these institutes, the recipients will establish new chairs in their respective field: biophysics, chemistry, developmental biology, quantum communication and sustainability governance.

Forty researchers and journalists from 28 countries gathered for the 9th Communication Lab “Conflict Zones of Freedom” where they shared information and worked out ideas on how sensitive issues such as migration, climate change and AI can be better communicated. A digital humanities researcher, an environmental scientist and an economist together with their journalist partners were singled out by an international jury for an award.

Also in this newsletter: More on the new flexible fellowship guidelines, the first Humboldt Hackathon in Berlin and our programmes’ latest informational events. We wish you an enjoyable read!