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Report on the 12th Biennial Meeting, Australian Catholic University (St Patricks Campus) Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia (7 – 9 September, 2007)

30/09/2016

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

06/03/2016

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

15/09/2015

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

13/09/2015

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

01/02/2015

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

10/10/2014

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

16/09/2014

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

28/08/2014

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

23/10/2013

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

30/09/2013

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 […]

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