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We are happy to welcome you as a new member of Humboldt Life. Here you can exchange with members of the worldwide Humboldt Network and maintain contact with the Humboldt Foundation. You will receive up-to-date information about the Foundation's activities, programs, and events. Humboldt Life is part of the Alumniportal Deutschland Community — Germany's offer for networking and knowledge exchange between alumnae and alumni, companies, universities, and organizations. Benefit from the manifold offers for members of Humboldt Life and the Alumniportal Deutschland!

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  • Young researcher in laboratory
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    Strategic career planning in science

    Date11.12.2024

    LocationOnline

    Seminar

    What do I need to know if I want to plan my career in science? Does a doctorate / PhD make sense in my field, even if I don't intend to go into research? What comes after the doctorate? What job opportunities are available to me? This seminar provides answers to these questions and many more. 

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    Info session for the Master francophone en journalisme international

    Date10.12.2024

    LocationOnline

    Live Q&A

    In cooperation with the Alumniportal Deutschland, the coordination team of the MFJI Master's programme at DW Akademie is offering a live Q&A session in which interested applicants can find out more about the degree programme.

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    People spread across a street scene in St. Petersburg, Russia
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    Participation in the post-political context

    Date04.12.2024

    Locationonline

    Lecture

    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture Oleg Pachenkov talks about participation in the post-political context and provides a comparison between St. Petersburg and Berlin. Be there and join the discussion.

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    Humboldt Cities Lecture Series

    Date22.06.2023 - 18.12.2024

    Locationonline

    Lecture Series

    A series of online lectures by the Humboldt Cities Network provides insights into the research of Humboldtians on urban challenges worldwide. #byalumniforalumni

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    SDG Alumni Project TROPENTAG 2025

    The DAAD has opened the call for an SDG Alumni Project: Knowledge and Practice for Development for Germany alumni from the Global South as part of TROPENTAG 2025 - an interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development.

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    Continuing Education for Young Professionals

    Enhance key competencies in communication, leadership, diversity, sustainability, and more. Gain practical knowledge for your (future) job and a certificate to set your CV apart.

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    Wanted: alumni as guest authors

    We are looking for interesting contributions written or recorded by talented alumni from around the world with whom we can collaborate on a regular basis. 

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    Henriette Herz Scouting Programme

    By introducing the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is opening up a new way of accessing the Humboldt Research Fellowship in parallel with the standard application procedure. It will allow selected hosts to recruit suitable candidates from abroad as Humboldt Research Fellows by means of a direct award procedure. Every year, up to 100 additional research fellowships will be granted in this way.

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    Virtual Career Coaching

    Have you just finished or you are about to finish your studies? Then you must be preoccupied with the question of how to write a perfect job application or how to score points in an upcoming job interview. Our virtual career coaching is exactly the right thing for you!
     

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    Georg Forster Research Fellowship

    The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants the Georg Forster Research Fellowship to researchers in all disciplines from developing and emerging countries who have above-average qualifications.

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  • A magnifying glass and letters: Finding science and research terms
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    Glossary: Science and Research

    This glossary provides definitions of common terms from the fields of higher education, science, research and innovation and is updated regularly. The glossary terms are listed in alphabetical order.

  • SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
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    The incredible diversity of bees and why they are disappearing

    Date24.10.2024

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Bee expert Dr. Kirsten Traynor looks at the incredible diversity of bees and what puts them at risk. She also shares tips on how we can support bees in our own backyards and balconies. #byalumnsforalumns

  • SDG Ziel 7: Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
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    Clean hydrogen for renewable energy systems

    Date03.09.2024

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    This Virtual Coffee Break is all about green hydrogen as a renewable energy source. In her presentation, Professor Lucy Ombaka highlights the role of clean hydrogen in creating renewable energy systems that go beyond net zero targets and bring about societal change. #byalumnsforalumns

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    Academic career in Germany

    Infographic

    This infographic provides an overview of career paths in science and research in Germany and gives helpful tips for international researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.

  • SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
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    Socio-economic shocks and their impacts on large carnivores

    Date22.05.2024

    Locationonline

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    In this lecture, Humboldtian Ranjini Murali looks at socio-economic shocks and their impact on large carnivores in different regions worldwide. Watch the recording now!

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    SDG Ziel 9: Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Cyclist in rural Asia symbolizes sustainable transport in Indonesia
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    Is Sustainable Transport Knowledge Inclusive?

    In this presentation, Sukma Larastiti will look at and analyze the problem of knowledge inclusivity in the transport sector based on the case of Indonesia. #byalumniforalumni

  • SDG Ziel 7: Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Hydrogen tanks: Hydrogen H2
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    From Materials Synthesis to Solar Water Splitting

    Date17.04.2024

    Lab Talk (recording)

    Lab Talks bring current research 'from the lab to the web'. In this event, Mirabbos Hojamberdiev talks about perovskite BaTaO2N and the step from material synthesis to solar water splitting. #byalumniforalumni

  • SDG Ziel 4: Hochwertige Bildung
    Teacher with pupils in the school corridor, including a child with a disability
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    Inclusivity in Education for Children with Disabilities

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Susan Nasipwoni looks at how to create a more inclusive education for children with disabilities by breaking down barriers and creating inclusive learning environments. #byalumniforalumni

  • Woman sits at the computer and plans sustainable energy concepts (wind power and solar).
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    Clean Energy Puzzle: Solar and Storage Solutions

    Virtual Coffee Break (Recording)

    Veeresh Anehosur talks about the fascinating world of solar energy and its integration with energy storage systems (ESS, also known as batteries). #byalumniforalumni