The 2022 biennial conference of the Australian and New Zealand Associations of von Humboldt Fellows will be hosted by Deakin University, in Geelong and will take place on 18-20 November 2022. Please mark the dates! As you are aware, the Biennial Conference of our Associations is a broad academic conference aiming to bring the sciences and […]
Presentation: Exzellenz verbindet – be part of a worldwide network by Dr. Katrin Amian
Presentation: Exzellenz verbindet – be part of a worldwide network by Dr. Katrin Amian Head of Division North America, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (October 4, Science Circle, Australian National University, Canberra) Please click below to download: Presentation_Science_Circle
Global perspectives, local knowledge: Biennial conference of the Australian Association of Alexander von Humboldt Fellows
The biennial meeting of the AAvHF will take place in Hobart in November 2015. It offers an important opportunity for current and former Alexander von Humboldt Fellows, across both the Humanities and Sciences, to meet, to present and exchange ideas, and to learn more about the current and future activities of the Foundation. Visit the […]
14th Biennial Conference: Preserving the Humboldt Tradition of Scholarship in Australasia
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Queens Birthday honours for Humboldtians
We warmly congratulate two of our members for awards in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours list: “Prof David Black, UNSW, AO for distinguished service to science in the area of organic and heterocyclic chemistry, through leadership roles within professional organisations, and as an educator and mentor.” “Prof. Gabrielle McMullen, AM for service to tertiary education, […]