Open Humboldt

Dialogue and knowledge exchange with society are core elements of Humboldt's self-understanding. Open Humboldt stands for expanded knowledge transfer, which encompasses business- and technology-oriented transfer, continuing education, and cooperation with social stakeholders.

Our mission: Networking science, business and society

Open Humboldt brings research into practical contexts. Social stakeholders are invited to actively participate in formulating scientific questions and finding solutions. The dialogue with stakeholders from industry opens up new avenues for the development of entrepreneurial ideas and innovations.

Our mission: Networking science, business and society

Open Humboldt brings research into practical contexts. Social stakeholders are invited to actively participate in formulating scientific questions and finding solutions. The dialogue with stakeholders from industry opens up new avenues for the development of entrepreneurial ideas and innovations.

Experience science

For us, science does not end behind closed laboratory doors or only take place in the lecture theatre: We build bridges and open up discussion spaces for dialogue between science and society at eye level. Visit our events and places to discover and explore.

Experience science

For us, science does not end behind closed laboratory doors or only take place in the lecture theatre: We build bridges and open up discussion spaces for dialogue between science and society at eye level. Visit our events and places to discover and explore.

Science meets business

Innovation and Technology Transfer at Humboldt-Universität works at the interface between science and business. New knowledge is utilised for application in industry, experts from research network with companies and work together on innovative solutions for practical problems.

Science meets business

Innovation and Technology Transfer at Humboldt-Universität works at the interface between science and business. New knowledge is utilised for application in industry, experts from research network with companies and work together on innovative solutions for practical problems.

Education through science

Humboldt-Universität is a place for lifelong learning with programmes for students, professionals and interested people of all ages. For us, education is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. That is why we create a wide range of educational programmes: from school-based formats to vocational training and academic qualifications.

Education through science

Humboldt-Universität is a place for lifelong learning with programmes for students, professionals and interested people of all ages. For us, education is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. That is why we create a wide range of educational programmes: from school-based formats to vocational training and academic qualifications.

Social topics

We conduct research in dialogue with business and society on key issues and challenges of our time, including in the following areas:

Social topics

We conduct research in dialogue with business and society on key issues and challenges of our time, including in the following areas:

Your contribution to the exchange of knowledge

Offers for researchers and employees of Humboldt-Universität

We provide interdisciplinary support in shaping scientific issues in collaboration with society in order to jointly contribute to overcoming social challenges. To this end, we offer an advisory and training programme for implementing knowledge exchange with society in research and teaching, provide support with funding opportunities and facilitate networking with other projects and social actors. Get in touch with us to find out how we can support you.

Offers for students

Studying at Humboldt-Universität involves more than just acquiring knowledge. Students are given the opportunity early on to apply what they have learnt in practice and develop solutions for business and society.

Contact point for citizens and potential cooperation partners

In participatory projects, scientists work together with citizens as well as regional and local initiatives, educational and cultural organisations and business partners to research new issues. Sometimes these develop in a very practical way from everyday experience, sometimes it is a scientific approach to the major global challenges of our time. Are you interested in working with us, would you like to get involved or do you have any suggestions for us? Then please get in touch with us!

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Participants at the 2025 Women's Plenary Assembly sit in small groups and discuss the workshop topic.
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To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, Humboldt-Universität's annual women's assembly will take place on 12 March 2026 in the Senatssaal.

 

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The conference "Bildung" on 3 and 4 July in Berlin offers historical, systematic and future-oriented perspectives on a key concept in German intellectual history – from humanism and meritocracy to AI and sustainability. Submit your proposal now!

Im Bild sind verschiedene Personen in kleinen Gruppen zu sehen, die miteinander reden und diskutieren. Im Vordergrund steht ein Mann in einem grauen Shirt hinter einem weißen Stehtisch und hat seine Hände in der Luft, um etwas zu verdeutlichen. Vor dem Tisch hören zwei weibliche Personen in Freizeitkleiung zu
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Teaching

This year's "Future Campus" on 13 March at Humboldt-Universität provides information about becoming a teacher. Berlin school pupils from Year 10 onwards, as well as parents and school staff, are invited to attend.

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Discussing controversial topics constructively is the motto of the new podcast "Auf ein Argument mit..." (Let's argue with...) from the Institute of Philosophy at HU. Every week, a philosopher is invited to join the conversation – in February, the…