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Empowering first-gen scholars to lead in digital policy

The CIVICA Policy Summer Institute supported by Google concludes its second year.

Lion Hirth: Subsidising solar-powered, home EV charging stations makes little sense

Commenting across the German media landscape, the Professor of Energy Policy questions the usefulness of the 500-million-euro subsidy.

New Hertie Student Representation 2023-2024 appointed

The new student government represents all programmes and includes 17 members.

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“We need people who are bridge builders”

Hertie School hosts public lecture by outgoing Henrik Enderlein Fellow Johannes Lindner and presents incoming Fellow Besa Shahini.

Franco-German expert group presents report on EU institutional reforms

Jacques Delors Centre Senior Policy Fellow Thu Nguyen co-authors recommendations on how to prepare the EU for the accession of future member states.

Hertie School launches its first alumni chapter in Italy

Former students (re)connect and plan future activities together in Milan and Rome.

Hertie School joins the Amnesty International Digital Verification Corps

Students and faculty engage in university network that analyses credibility of digital data on human rights violations.

Centre for Sustainability receives 1.33 million euros from BMBF to continue Ariadne Project

Researchers at the Hertie School will analyse policy options and governance of the energy transition in Germany and Europe.

Besa Shahini is the new Henrik Enderlein Fellow

The former Albanian Minister of Education and 2019 Alumni Achievement Award Winner succeeds former Fellow Dr Johannes Lindner.

Hertie School’s PhD programme reaccredited by German Science and Humanities Council

The council praised the school’s outstanding research achievements and excellent working conditions for PhD researchers.

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20 years of public policy research and teaching made in Berlin

The 2023-2024 academic year opens with a discussion on the past, present and future of the Hertie School.

Hertie School kicks off 20th anniversary at the opening of its academic year 2023-2024

President Cornelia Woll greets 280 new students, two new professors and two new centre directors.