
As the spring semester picks up pace at the Hertie School, we’ve gathered our community’s latest news, including keynote addresses, new research insights and student milestones.
From discussions with high-ranking European officials to insights into digital commemoration work and AI content moderation, here’s what’s been happening at the Hertie School:
- Christine Lagarde spoke at the Hertie School on Europe’s role in a fragmented world, offering insights into the continent’s economic leadership.
- We launched Reel World Research, a new video series. The first episode features Thu Nguyen on European unity. Watch the episode here.
- Our 1st-Generation Mentoring Programme was certified by the German Society for Mentoring, who praised the programme for advancing inclusion in academia.
- Klaus Hurrelmann’s Youth Study shows young Germans remain optimistic, if politics delivers.
- Simon Munzert reveals critical flaws in commercial AI moderation systems in a major new study.
- Ruth Ditlmann shares research on digital commemoration and its power to foster engagement to keep the past alive.
- The Festival of Ideas returned, showcasing student-led policy innovations.
- Alumna Claudia Müller (Class of 2012) won the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award for her work on financial literacy.
- Our second-year master’s students have submitted their theses. The graduation countdown is on!
- Hertie Summit | Alumni Reunion 2025 is coming up on 27–28 June in Berlin.
- We’re hiring a Manager Fundraising to support our growing development team.
- Number of the month: 60% of young Germans are optimistic about their future.
Read the full newsletter here.