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Hans-Georg Kräusslich Re-elected as President of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities – Thomas Maissen Becomes New Vice President
The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities has elected virologist Hans-Georg Kräusslich as president for another three years. His new term begins on October 1, 2026. Historian Thomas Maissen was elected as the new vice president. He will also take over the position of Vize President of the Philosophical and Historical Class from Sabine Dabringhaus.
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ERC Advanced Grant for Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg
The European Research Council (ERC) is providing 2.5 million euros in funding over five years for Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg’s HOTHEAD project at the ZI.
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High Honors for Christoph Markschies
Christoph Markschies was inducted into the Order of Pour le Mérite. Admission to the Order of Pour le Mérite for Science and the Arts is one of the highest honors for science and the arts in Germany.
In addition, Christoph Markschies was awarded the Grand Cross of Merit with Star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for his outstanding achievements.
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The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities mourns the loss of Rolf Emmermann
* January 12, 1940 † July 10, 2026
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Rolf Emmermann most recently worked in the field of expertise of mineralogy and petrology at the GFZ Helmholtz Center for Geosciences in Potsdam.
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Stefan Pfister Honored with the Thomas and Doris Ammann Award
Pediatric oncologist Stefan Pfister was honored with the Thomas and Doris Ammann Award for his groundbreaking contributions to research on pediatric brain tumors.
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Willi Jäger Receives Medal of Honor from the Learned Society of the Czech Republic
Willi Jäger receives the Medal of Honor from the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for his outstanding scientific achievements.