Colonial Heritage as a Responsibility
The colonial era is a dark chapter in European history. Goethe Institut is now devoting an entire website to the subject.
Knowledge
Germany is one of the top places in the world for research and academic training.
Topic of the week: climate
Studying for a better world
If you want to halt climate change, you need to behave appropriately. If you want to understand it, you can study climatology.
Happy birthday, Alex!
Latin America is celebrating Alexander von Humboldt's 250th birthday all year. We present the highlights.
Latin America
A park called Humboldt
In Cuba, 707 square kilometres of unique nature are protected in the name of the great explorer.
"For me, Alexander von Humboldt is ..."
He's probably one of the best-known of all Germans: Alexander von Humboldt. We asked students at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) what the natural scientist means to them.
“He was ahead of his time”
Francisco J. Barrantes on Alexander von Humboldt's impact on Latin America.
Like to become a Humboldtian?
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is creating a worldwide network of cutting-edge research. Here's all you need to know about the Foundation.
“We want to learn from other cultures”
The Humboldt Forum is both a place and a global platform for dialogue, says Professor Hartmut Dorgerloh
Study green!
Agricultural studies are an ambitious combination of different subjects and offer good prospects. Four top tips.
Welcome to digital farming
Cornelia Weltzien, a leading expert on digital farming, explains how digitalization is changing agriculture.
The History of Germany
These links can be used to research historical developments and documents on the history of Germany from its beginnings up until the present day.