Academic freedom is considered secure. Yet even in Germany, tendencies towards self-censorship exist, and they can reshape public discourse. Universities have to defend the freedom of research and to empower their researchers to do the same.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a second funding phase. Humboldt-Universität is involved in the Research Training Group with three researchers.
Oleksandra Shumilova and Christina von Braun will be honoured with the Caroline von Humboldt Award and the Caroline von Humboldt-Professur. The award ceremony will take place on 2 December 2025.
The Oxford Berlin Research Partnership is offering Flexible Funds to foster collaboration between researchers in Berlin and Oxford. Until 15 December, HU doctoral candidates, postdocs, and professors can apply to receive funding for joint projects.
