OPEN HUMBOLDT - Our mission for knowledge exchange with society
“With OPEN HUMBOLDT, we created a unique framework to transform our university into a contact zone for science and society. OPEN HUMBOLDT aims to build bridges and open up discussion spaces for an exchange between science and society at eye level. Because society needs science and science needs society. Only by sharing knowledge in both directions we will be able to ask the right questions and overcome the multiple crises of our time.”
Julia von Blumenthal, President of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
We understand our responsibility for research and education as a central task within society. This includes a close exchange between science and society to build bridges between the academic community and the public at local, regional and international level.
To us, knowledge exchange with society is defined as an equal exchange, allowing space for questions and integrating living knowledge and experiences from society into research and teaching. Our aim is to learn from various community actors and to tackle pressing societal issues together with civil society, culture and politics.
We acknowledge and employ many different ways and approaches to share expertise, knowledge and resources and to inform and inspire stakeholders beyond campus borders - guided by the principles of equality, reciprocity and active involvement in a transdisciplinary research practice. OPEN HUMBOLDT promotes a wide variety of ways to share knowledge and enable participation. We supportpartners from civic society and researchers in finding the most suitable methods for their cooperative endeavour.
OPEN HUMBOLDT thrives on the commitment of many and we are delighted to bring together diverse players from science and society:
For interested individuals and members of the public
In participatory projects, scientists work together with members of various communities and interested individuals to identify new research questions. These issues can derive very hands-on from everyday experience or scientifically address the major global challenges of our time. You can find examples of joint activities and offers under “Projects and initiatives”.
Would you like to get involved or share an idea? Get in touch:
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin
Tel: +49(0)30 2093 12736
E-Mail: openhumboldt@hu-berlin.de
For potential cooperation partners and organizations
We welcome enquiries from regional and local initiatives, educational and cultural organizations as well as business partners who want to work with us or develop new projects together. If you are interested in cooperating, we look forward to hearing from you:
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin
Tel: +49(0)30 2093 12736
E-Mail: openhumboldt@hu-berlin.de
For researchers and university members
We support researchers, students and staff across disciplines in addressing scientific issues in collaboration with society. The aim is to enrich research and jointly contribute to overcoming challenges of our time.
To achieve this, we offer project counceling and training services for the implementation of knowledge exchange with society in research and teaching, provide support with funding opportunities and facilitate networking with like-minded people, projects and community actors. With the OPEN HUMBOLDT Freiräume funding program, we enable researchers to invest more time in participatory projects. Get in touch to find out how we can support you:
Hermann von Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik
Campus Nord (Haus 3), Philippstraße 13, 10115 Berlin
Tel: +49(0)30 2093 12892 oder -12881
E-Mail: wissensaustausch.hzk@hu-berlin.de
“Research should respond to the actual needs and realities in society. And this is precisely where I can learn a lot from non-university partners who deal with this on a daily basis.”
Gökce Yurdakul, recipient of the OPEN HUMBOLDT Freiräume Award in 2024
OPEN HUMBOLDT is an open initiative that thrives on a variety of impulses, ideas and advice. The Open Humboldt Advisory Board, committed organizations and scientific partners, support us with external know-how in the development of new programs and projects as well as the evaluation and monitoring of existing activities.
"It is important and effective for a scientist to leave the ivory tower and include other perspectives and experiences in their own research. This is indeed exhausting and a very high effort. But if you have the aspiration to really make an impact on society, it's [...] an extremely worthwhile endeavor."
Robert Arlinghaus, social ecologist and fisheries scientist, recipient of the Communicator Award by DFG 2020, member of the Open Humboldt Advisory Board
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Julia von Blumenthal, President of the Humboldt-Universität