When mathematics meets AI, and optimisation, machine learning: mathematician Suvrit Sra’s fundamental works on methods of optimisation have made a seminal and incomparable contribution to the theoretical understanding and continued development of learning systems. TUM Munich wants to harness the Humboldt Professorship for Artificial Intelligence to expand its leading position in the field of artificial intelligence.
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International researchers discussed pathways to sustainable mobility at a virtual conference hosted by the Humboldt Foundation.
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From February 29 to March 2, more than 100 alumni and current fellows of the Humboldt Foundation gathered in San Francisco to discuss visions for a sustainable future with partners from politics and science from around the world.
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is developing measures for a sustainable global network on the basis of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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No. 19/2019
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is a legally responsible foundation under private law and promotes excellent research worldwide. The Foundation chiefly finances its expenditure on the basis of grants from the Federal Government and the European Union. However, the Foundation’s funding is also secured by private endowments. Mr. Winfried Pohl's endowment of €500,000 will benefit the promotion of top international research. Here, Mr. Pohl, an expert in the field of thermal engineering, tells us what motivated him to support the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
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On 18 and 19 April 2023, some 400 people will gather at the Philipp Schwartz and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum in Berlin to discuss issues revolving around international scientific and academic freedom and the protection of researchers.
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6/2025
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is inviting around 380 persons to meet on 3 and 4 April to discuss international scientific freedom and the protection of researchers.
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Support during the research stay for research award winners One of the hallmarks of the Humboldt Foundation is the degree of individual support given to every single guest researcher. This is why we o
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