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Science
Credit: Patrick Pollmeier
Science plays a vital role in addressing societal challenges. Our Science Department promotes excellent, application-oriented research and fosters the dialogue between science and society. We support the research landscape in Germany and Europe through targeted investment in scientific talent, cutting-edge research and cross-sector exchange formats, helping to answer the pressing questions of our time.
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Dr. Markus Dressel
Programme Director
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize
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Franziska Heese
Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize
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Thomas Nöthen
Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize, Technology Radar
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize, Technology Radar
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Friederike Schneider
Programme Director
German Thesis Award, Hamburg Horizons
German Thesis Award, Hamburg Horizons
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Ulrike Sonnenschein
Office Manager
German Thesis Award, Hamburg Horizons
German Thesis Award, Hamburg Horizons
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Charlotte Worbes (parental leave)
Programme Manager
Körber European Science Prize, Global University Leaders Council Hamburg
Körber European Science Prize, Global University Leaders Council Hamburg