“Our Goal is to Develop an Alternative to Antibiotics” – Matthias Hartlieb and his team research synthetic polymers for biomedical applications
Dr. Matthias Hartlieb has declared war on antibiotic-resistant germs and, together with his colleagues, is researching how the properties of polymers …
Enormous gains – Eight years ago, Miriam Vock initiated Germany’s first qualification program for refugee teachers
How would I feel if I had to flee with my child from war and persecution to a foreign country, a country whose culture I don't know and whose language …
Briefly Asked… – Jasper Tjaden, Professor for Applied Social Research and Public Policy
You are doing research on migration and integration. What interests you about it?
I am interested in the complexity of the phenomena of migration and …
My World – Dieter Neher – Professor for Soft Matter Physics and Optoelectronics
My daily life as a scientist currently focuses on our research into new types of semiconductors for solar cells. Some people may ask why this research …
Before volcanoes erupt, there is already rumbling underground. Recognising characteristic features in this “sound” is an important step on the way to …
Land of Longing – Romance scholar Ottmar Ette takes Humboldt to China – to a place that the natural and cultural scientist never traveled to himself
Ottmar Ette is freezing; he walked through the snow-covered Sanssouci Park to the university. "I've just come back from Cuba, where we had 31 degrees …
A Fight for Freedom of Opinion and Independence – Students Develop an Exhibition on Ukraine's Recent History
A small red house called "Slowo" is embroidered with red thread on Danylo Poliluev-Schmidt's black shirt. The vyshyvanka worn by the student picks up …
