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For the first time, 33 Humboldt Scouts have embarked on a search for research fellows for their respective teams and the Humboldt Foundation’s network of excellence. Here, two of these scouts report on how they go about their search for talent.

Last change: 25/05/2022

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

Iran announces impending execution of Ahmadreza Djalali. Humboldt Foundation joins Scholars at Risk and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) in calling for the academic's release.

Last change: 23/05/2022

Germany’s best-endowed international research awards will be presented in person in 2022 once more. The event will be broadcast live.

Last change: 11/05/2022