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The ten participants in the 2023 Humboldt Residency Programme have begun their work. Under the banner “Our Precious Resources”, they are discussing new pathways to sustainable change.

Last change: 04/10/2023

In late July, the Japanese freighter Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off the southeastern coast of the island nation Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Some 1,000 tonnes of oil leaked through a rupture in the hull into the ocean and now endanger the unique ecosystems in the surrounding nature reserves. Hundreds of volunteers tried to lessen the disaster. The tanker eventually broke in two on 16 August. Plans now foresee sinking one part of the wreck off the coast of the island. A controversial decision. Humboldtian Nowsheen Goonoo talks about the disaster that struck her native country without warning and now has the potential to impact her own research work.

Last change: 25/05/2022

On 12 October 2023, Enno Aufderheide, Secretary General of the Humboldt Foundation since 2010, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bucharest for his outstanding services to the promotion of science.

Last change: 25/10/2023

Role model, source of inspiration, pillar of strength: we asked Humboldt Professors about the female researchers who had seminally shaped their careers.

Last change: 07/03/2024