The 14th Biennial Conference entitled Preserving the Humboldt Tradition of Scholarship in Australasia, encompassing the 14th Biennial meeting of the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows was held from Friday, 30th September until Sunday, 2nd October, 2011 at Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia. The meeting brought together 100 attendees, including 47 Humboldtianer from Australia and […]
Biennial Australian/New Zealand Humboldt Conference
In the Spirit of Alexander von Humboldt and Friedrich Wilhelm von Humboldt: The Role of Fundamental Research in our Society The Biennial Meeting of the Association, originally set down for 2009, was held jointly with our New Zealand colleagues from 28 – 30 January, 2010, in conjunction with a Humboldt Symposium, at the University of […]
Report on the 12th Biennial Meeting, Australian Catholic University (St Patricks Campus) Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia (7 – 9 September, 2007)
In the Spirit of Alexander von Humboldt Following on the traditions of the previous Biennial Meetings of the Australian Association, the 12th Meeting brought together von Humboldt Fellows from all states of Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, for a series of scholarly presentations by some of them, lively discussions and social exchanges from the […]
Tribute to Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger
On behalf of the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows, I am honoured to pay tribute to Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger, the Associations founding President. Peter had a profound appreciation of the opportunity provided to him (and other Fellows) through the award of an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship to undertake research in Germany. For at least […]
Annual Humboldt Dinner
Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered at the Brisbane German Club in Woollangabba on Tuesday 15th September 2015 in celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt. The Brisbane German Club, established in 1883, has become a regular venue for Queensland-based Humboldtians to enjoy catching up over a cold German beer and delicious German meal. […]
Presidents Report 2015
President’s Report, Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows Hobart, 20-22 November 2015 Over the last three years it has been an honour to serve the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows (AAvHF) as its President. With the other members of national executive, I value this opportunity to make a contribution to the Humboldtian family and, […]
Message From The President – 2015
Dear colleagues, Happy New Year! I trust that 2015 is a good year for you and your families. This message is addressed to former Alexander von Humboldt and Feodor Lynen Fellows in Australia, both those who are members of the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows and others who have not yet joined the […]
Melbourne Humboldt Kolleg/Joint RSV Symposium
The Humboldt Kolleg/Joint Symposium entitled Celebration of German Contributions to Australian Science and Victorian Scientific Institutions – Past and Present. was organised jointly by the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows (AAvHF) and the Royal Society of Victoria (RSV) and was held at the Royal Society of Victoria, 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, from 1st […]
Victorian Celebration of Alexander von Humboldts Birthdate
As so often happens, on account of the busy schedules of certain interested participants, the annual Humboldt birthday celebration in Melbourne this year was planned for Tuesday, 23rd September, rather than 14th. In mid-August, my wife, Jill, noticed an advertisement in The Age for a new restaurant called Munich Brauhaus which was about to open […]
Annual Humboldt Dinner
In celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt in September, Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered on Thursday, 28 August 2014, at the Brisbane German Club in Woollangabba. The club exists since 1883 and has become a landmark in Brisbane not only for German-Australians, but for everyone enjoying German culture and traditions including a […]