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News 07 June 2016

Computational Journalism Under Investigation

Freigeist-Fellow Prof. Dr. Neil Thurman analyzes the professional, personal and societal consequences of automated journalistic work.

News 28 April 2016

"Funding commitments will be upheld"

Could events affecting Volkswagen AG have an impact on the Volkswagen Foundation’s funding activities? An interview with Dr. Wilhelm Krull, Secretary General of the Foundation.

News 02 March 2016

Freigeist-Fellow Researches Social Valuation in Rodents

In his project "The Neural Basis of Social Valuation - the Confluence of Neuroscience, Psychology & Economics" Marijn van Wingerden from the University of Düsseldorf applies a quantitative, interdisciplinary approach to social decision making in rodents to uncover the neural basis of social valuation.

News 28 October 2015

Rana Plaza Disaster: Funding of International Supply Chain Research Project

Two years after the Rana Plaza building collapse, a global research team will examine what changes have occurred in the policies and practices of retailers and brand firms, as well as changes in factory practices in Bangladesh.

Stories

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Story 09 June 2026

Climate Research Using Old Ship’s Logs: the Wind Leaves no Trace on the Sea

Did a volcanic eruption in 1783 shift the tropical rain belt? Old ship’s logs could provide the answer – and also shed light on the future climate for millions of people living around the equator.

Mehrere Personen sitzen zusammen, eine Frau erzählt etwas, ein Mann tippt dabei an einem Laptop. Im Hintergrund sind Bananenpflanzen und ein Dschungel-Wald zu sehen.
Story 27 May 2026

A Pharmacy From the Rainforest: Remedies for the Mind

Fabien Schultz is searching for natural materials that can be used to treat mental health conditions. To this end, he is working with indigenous communities in Uganda and Tanzania – and with monkeys.

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