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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The podcast is a journey to the Republic's Clusters of Excellence and in the current episode takes us to the MATH+ Cluster of Excellence in Berlin and how mathematical methods can contribute to a more economical use of resources.
Ayşe Kara, a student of philosophy and German literature at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), will be publishing her poems on the Berlin Stories blog from February to April. The first three poems are already online.
The Geography Department honours Prof. Dr. Bernhard Nitz, one of the longest-serving university lecturers in the history of Humboldt-Universität, with a festive colloquium.
HU scientist Annett Bochmann is investigating boundary phenomena in rivers. Her project is part of the exhibition "On Water" at the Humboldt Labor, which is featured in our accompanying portrait series.
Berlin-wide survey of scientists on working conditions and the impact of political conditions on everyday work and research practice launched. Participation is possible until the end of February!
To conclude the series "Coups d'État," Argentine author Alan Pauls will be a guest at the Mosse Lectures. In his lecture on 5 February, he will talk about what it means to live through a coup.
Three young researchers present their dissertations: from physics-based GaN models to statistical tools for complex systems to scaffolding with unusual molecules.
Register now: Under the title "Joint Research for Better Futures", the conference will bring together researchers from a wide range of disciplines and countries in Berlin from 23 to 25 March 2026 to develop ways to achieve a sustainable future.
From the HU to Milan-Cortina: speed skater Lea Sophie Scholz and pairs figure skater Minerva Hase will be competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We're keeping our fingers crossed for the HU students!
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.
