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 […]
Leichhardt Reception and UQ Symposium on Biodiversity
Ludwig Leichhardt was a German-born naturalist, who explored much of Australia in the 1800’s leaving numerous animals, plants, rivers and localities named in his honour many of which are in Queensland. He was also a great admirer of Alexander von Humboldt, who was a supporter of Leichhardt’s endeavours. In celebration of the anniversary of Leichhardt’s […]
June 2013 Update
Ambassador of the Humboldt Foundation in Australia, Associate Professor Kay Double, was awarded the 2013 Humboldt Alumni Prize for innovative Initiatives at the annual meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in June in Berlin. The Award is linked to prize money of 25,000 Euros to support a national mentoring scheme for early career researchers […]
AvH Birthday Dinner Celebration
While the above date is not exactly 14th September, it was nevertheless more convenient for several involved in this annual celebration in Victoria, for it to be held on the evening of Tuesday, 24th September. 19 in all gathered at the Swiss Club at 89 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, for a most pleasant evening dinner. […]
President’s Report – 2013
President’s Report, Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows Sydney, 19 October 2013 Following 13 years service as Vice-President, I assumed the role of President of the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows (AAvHF) on 26 November 2012, when Professor Robert Robson’s work commitments saw him step down from office mid-term. I am honoured to […]
Tasmanian AAvHF chapter, 2012 update
Tasmanian Humboldtianer are few in number but enthusiastic in spirit, and this year’s annual Humboldt birthday dinner was an enjoyable affair in late November at the Boathouse Restaurant, Cornelian Bay. This was attended by both members and guests including Mrs Dianne Bye, Hon Consul for Germany and France; Dr Simon Ellingsen, recently returned from a […]
Annual Humboldt Dinner
In celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt in September, Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered on Thursday, 6 September 2012, at the Black Forest Restaurant in Highgate Hill, Brisbane. This small family restaurant offers a wide selection of excellent German beers, hearty German meals, and homemade Black Forest Cake, Strudel and Stollen. The […]
Farewell to Dr. Anne-Marie Schleich
Dr. Anne-Marie Schleich who, for the past four years, has been Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, responsible for the States of Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, was farewelled at a reception held in the Grand Ballroom of The Hotel Windsor, Spring Street, Melbourne, on the evening of Wednesday, 25th July, 2012. […]