In its pilot year, the 2022 the programme brought together a unique constellation of 15 individuals from academia, journalism, philosophy, and the arts to jointly reflect on the topic of social cohesion.
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On 12 May, the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships will be awarded, with seven of them in the field of artificial intelligence. AI has long found its way into all areas of our lives, including art and music.
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With its #ProgressDiversity campaign, the Humboldt Foundation is working to boost diversity in science and in the support it provides for outstanding, talented researchers. Interview with Judith Wellen, head of the Humboldt Foundation’s Strategy and External Relations Department, on the search for international talent, the power of diversity and the Foundation’s network of excellence.
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Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a nature researcher and explorer, universal genius and cosmopolitan, scientist and patron. His lengthy Latin American journey from 1799 to 1804 was celebrated as the second scientific discovery of South America.
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
I work on the Philipp Schwartz Initiative that offers at-risk researchers a safe haven at German universities. I manage the programme.
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
Extreme aridity and drought; and when it does rain, it rains so heavily that everywhere is flooded – this is the reality of climate change in Botswana.
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
Working-class children who reach the top in academia – that’s the exception in Germany. The experiences of one who managed.
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From events discussing and sharing ideas to dedicated training sessions and workshops: the Humboldt Foundation is committed to opening science and research to a broad public audience.
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The Humboldt Academia in Society Summit seeks to generate new ideas on current topics and challenges in civil society from within science.
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The Humboldt Foundation is responding with flexibility to the Covid-19 pandemic and stands ready to help its network when questions arise. On this page, we have bundled information on dealing with the novel coronavirus.
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