HI:LIGHTS: Effective Conflict Management for better Working Atmosphere and Spirit of Innovation
Dr Heidi Mauersberger from the Department of Social and Organisational Psychology at HU focuses her research on workplace conflicts. Recently, she was interviewed by the Tagesspiegel on this topic. We have now featured the interview in our latest edition of HI:LIGHTS, which you can read on our INSIGHTS blog from today.
Humboldt University and quantumReality extend their Research Collaboration in Electrochemistry
The new project will further expand the existing collaboration in the field of AI-driven electrochemistry research. Following a successful pilot project in 2025, the company is continuing to invest in the research conducted by the “Hybrid Devices” research group, led by Prof. Dr. Emil List-Kratochvil at the Center for the Science of Materials Berlin at HU.
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HI:STORIES: Interview with Mimotype's Co-Founder Danilo Flores on their Photoconversion Film
In collaboration with the UCL Photonics Innovation Lab and Modern Synthesis, Mimotype has developed a unique innovation that can increase crop yields by up to 30%. Read more about it on our INSIGHTS blog.
As part of a DATI Innovation Print, gamelab.berlin, in partnership with the publisher Ulisses Spiele, has developed the narrative role-playing system 'LIRA,' which is designed to help children learn mathematics through play.
New HI:LIGHTS: "Hallo Bundestag" collaborates with GovLab
Humboldt Governance Lab to evaluate the 'Hallo Bundestag' project. We interviewed Jainaba Kurz from Hallo Bundestag on how civil society projects can benefit from academic contract research.
Science into Business: We’re officially among the top 12 in Europe!
In the latest Financial Times ranking, Science & Startups has been named the 12th leading startup hub in Europe! We are particularly proud of our No. 1 ranking in Berlin and our No. 6 ranking for our track record. This is a strong signal for Berlin as a deep-tech hub and for our mission to bring cutting-edge research into the business world.
New GovLab project: winning elections with homophobia?
Hostility toward LGBTQ people has political impact. But how exactly? The Humboldt GovLab has studied its effect on elections and reveals surprising findings. Read more on our blog now!
Biogenic photoconversion film reaches a new level of efficiency
A transnational research consortium comprising Mimotype Technologies GmbH, the UCL Photonics Innovation Lab, and Modern Synthesis presents its latest innovation: a biogenic photoconversion film that opens up a wide range of possibilities.
Many innovative research ideas fail not because of a lack of quality, but at the transition to application. This is precisely where ProValid comes in. Researchers can submit their project proposals until 15 February 2026.
HI:STORIES: Interview with physicist Dr. Tolga Wagner
HU scientist and physicist Dr. Tolga Wagner has developed groundbreaking innovations in electron microscopy. One of these innovations has already reached market readiness. In our interview, we discussed both his work and his professional journey.
The winners of the “Forum Junge Spitzenforschung” 2025 have been announced!
At the final event of the Forum Junge Spitzenforschung competition, six teams from Berlin’s universities were honored for innovative ideas on the topic of “Water & Water Management” and received a total of 42,000 euros in funding.
On October 22, the #ai_berlin hub opened. Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Franziska Giffey, and Dr. Stefan Franzke, CEO of Berlin Partner, officially launched the initiative.
The winner of the 2025 Humboldt-Innovation Award have been announced
Neuroscientist Barbara Hollunder wins the Dissertation Award, while Daniel Kohl receives the BA/MA Award. The official award ceremony will take place on November 12 at the HU main building on Unter den Linden.