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 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.
Exhibition by Prof. Dr Martina Wernli and Dr Esther Köhring on books that have received little attention – e.g works by women in the Middle Ages, authors of the Romantic period and Black German literature.
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
