In an uncertain global context, the protection of academic freedom is becoming increasingly important. From 18–22 May, the Academic Freedom Week will focus on the protection and (re)construction of academic spaces, networks and knowledge production.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has announced the call for applications for the 17th round of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative to support at-risk and displaced researchers. Nominations are accepted until 25 January.
The International network "The Impact of Islam on Christian Political Theology (622-1453)" at the Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities examines how Christians engaged with Muslims in various theological discourses.
A group of students from the Department of Asian and African Studies has travelled to Indonesia, specifically to the islands of Java and Kalimantan. They have documented their two-week intercultural academic experience.
In November, Circle U. students met in Louvain-la-Neuve and simulated a meeting of EU environment ministers on the topic of ‘The EU at COP-30’. A visit to the European Commission in Brussels was another highlight of the seminar.
The Berlin University Alliance and the University of Oxford have presented key objectives of their partnership to German Federal President Steinmeier in Oxford, with a particular focus on promoting young researchers.
At the Circle U. General Assembly, HU President Prof Dr Julia von Blumenthal was re-elected President of the alliance. The meeting took place at the University of Vienna concluding Circle U.’s fifth anniversary celebrations.
Humboldt-Universität has signed the Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU), in its 2020 revised version. The document, originally adopted in 1988, serves as a declaration of values and has so far been endorsed by 1011 universities in 94 countries.
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.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the internationalisation of research, teaching & administration, the International Office is inviting applications for funding to initiate international initiatives with our strategic partner universities in 2026.
The Faculty of Theology welcomes an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow: Dr Nidhin Donald will spend two years conducting research at the Chair of Early Modern and Modern History of Christianity. His work focuses on Catholic magazines in postcolonial India
In September, a delegation from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, led by Dr. Yoan Vilain, Vice-Provost for International and European Affairs, travelled to China to strengthen existing partnerships and foster academic exchange on global challenges.
A new cooperation agreement paves the way for increased joint research between Brazil and Berlin. The Berlin University Alliance has entered into the partnership with São Paulo's public research foundation.
Humboldt-Universität and the University of São Paulo (USP) are extending their strategic partnership. The cooperation agreement with Brazil’s most prestigious university provides for a further five years of collaboration.
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the French university Paris Sciences et Lettres have entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership. The cooperation will commence in the 2025/2026 academic year and is initially planned for a period of 5 years.
Around 500 guests attended this year’s reception for the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), including the HU's President, Prof. Dr Julia von Blumenthal, and the Vice President for Research, Prof. Dr Christoph Schneider.
On 5 May, Harvard sociologist Michéle Lamont presented her book on general challenges in struggles for recognition, as well as ongoing collaborative research at the German Centre for Integration and Migration Research in collaboration with Circle U.
