Press

Would you like to report about Humboldt-Universität? The Press Office is your central point of contact for all media enquiries relating to research, teaching and campus life. We can provide you with information on current developments at the university, arrange interviews with experts and issue filming permits for photography and filming on campus.

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Current press releases

A wooden sign bearing the words "TAX THE RICH!" and a smiling face in purple.
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Research

Social scientists from HU are investigating the causes of the link between growing income and wealth disparities and increasing support for populist parties in Europe.

Discussion panel at Humboldt-Universität on the role of research in political decisions on cultural heritage with UNESCO and the Foreign Office.
Wehende EU-Fahne, die neben dem HU-Hauptgebäude angebracht wurde. Im Hintergrund sind Bäume und das Gebäude zu sehen.
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Research

A study by Humboldt-Universität examines the mechanisms of European integration and shows that member states have internalised EU rules on the free movement of goods.
Zu sehen ist ein Feld im Hintergrund ist eine landwirtschaftliche Maschine zu sehen, die den Dünger aus menschlichen Ausscheidungen auf dem Feld verteilt. Im Hintergrund ist der Anfang eines Waldes zu sehen.
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Research

A team of scientists from HU Berlin is testing in the field whether hygienised faecal compost is safe for humans and the environment. It could be used as an environmentally friendly fertiliser in agriculture.
Stelzenhäuser im türkisen Wasser der Malediven, aus der Luft fotografiert
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International

Small island states such as the Maldives are on the frontline of climate change. On 11 February, President Mohamed Muizzo will speak about his nation's learnings and strategies in dealing with rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change.
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Open Humboldt

In the Kosmos lecture at Humboldt-Universität on 12 February 2026, Prof. Ulrich Zeller will show how the extinction of large wild animals during the Ice Age and human influence have changed the nature of Central Europe to this day

Parliamentary evening at the Centre Marc Bloch: Politicians François Hollande and Armin Laschet discuss with academics Isabelle Guinaudeau and Steffen Mau how politics can regain lost trust.
Koen Lenaerts trägt einen dunkelblauen Anzug, mit einem hellblauen Hemd und bordeaux-farbener Krawatte. Er trägt eine Brille und sieht freundlich in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund sind Stühle und Sitzreihen zu sehen.
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Open Humboldt

The President of the European Court of Justice, Koen Lenaerts, will speak on 30 January about "Citizenship in Motion: Striking the balance between Union and Nation". The event can be followed as a livestream on YouTube.

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