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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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  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
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    Urban migrant and refugee solidarity

    Date04.06.2025

    Locationonline

    Lecture

    In this lecture, Harald Bauder will talk about urban migrant and refugee solidarity in the current political climate. Be part of it!

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    Work-Life-Balance – Self-Management for Students and Professionals

    Date08.05.2025

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    Seminar

    Strategies for good self-management in times of increasing demands in your studies and professional life

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
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    Short-term rental housing regulation in European cities

    Date30.04.2025

    Locationonline

    Lecture

    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture, Claire Colomb will present the findings of a forthcoming book on the regulation of platform-mediated short-term rental in 12 European cities.

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    Strategic career planning in science

    Date22.04.2025

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    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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    Science Communication Workshop Series

    Date14.04.2025 - 13.05.2025

    LocationOnline

    Workshop Series

    Would you like to improve your science communication skills? Our free digital workshops will give you the basics you need as a researcher to be able to present your research results to different audiences. Register now!

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    Humboldt Cities Lecture Series

    Date22.06.2023 - 31.12.2025

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    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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    Why climate education is more important than ever

    Date26.03.2025

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    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    How can education better prepare young people for the challenges of climate change? At the next Virtual Coffee Break, Evelyn Araripe, an expert in climate and sustainability education, will provide insights into the importance of climate education.

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    How community management can succeed

    Community management is the art of creating digital spaces where valuable exchange can take place. Community strategist Tanja Laub explains the fundamentals of successful community communication

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    Management development in the public sector in Germany

    Date19.02.2025

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    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Rafael Leite looks at management development in the higher civil service systems in the German federal states. #byalumnsforalumns

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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.

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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

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    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.

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    Socio-economic shocks and their impacts on large carnivores

    Date22.05.2024

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    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!

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    SDG Ziel 9: Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
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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