Back to the future: Hertie School celebrates 20th anniversary
In its anniversary programme, the university is hosting public panel discussions where politicians and academics will discuss current and future societal challenges.
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"20 years of academic research and teaching on modern governance at the interface of politics, business and civil society – that is what the Hertie School stands for like no other university in Germany," says President Cornelia Woll.
6 March 2024
Hertie Futures Forum
Digital Governance
In the fifth event of our Hertie Futures Forum series celebrating our 20th anniversary, “Too smart to regulate? How AI challenges good governance”, we delved into the topic of AI regulation and the new EU Act.
The discussion was hosted by the Hertie School along with its Centre for Digital Governance and Data Science Lab.
20 Years, 20 Women
“20 Years, 20 Women: Celebrating Hertie Women Shaping Tomorrow” pays homage to women of the past 20 years, while setting the stage for a future in which women continue to thrive and lead. The call will spotlight remarkable and accomplished women within and beyond our university community who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, showcasing the diverse talents and achievements of women to inspire present and future generations.
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Women have the opportunity to nominate themselves or be nominated by others for the “20 Years, 20 Women” list by any other members of the Hertie School community. The list of the 20 women will be published on the Hertie School website in late spring 2024.
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Submit your nomination to celebrate women across the Hertie community!
8 March - 8 April, 2024
Student essay competition
"Okay, Boomer – what will the next generation of policymakers do differently?"
Open to all enrolled Hertie School students, this competition encourages students to think about the future of public policy, drawing from past and present experiences. How do the policymakers of tomorrow envision the world of public policy in 20 years? What will the policymakers of tomorrow do differently? What primary policy challenges need to be tackled – and how? Deadline: December 1, 2023.
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Anniversary Forum
Europe at A CrossRoads: Looking Back To Move Forward
The Anniversary Forum is the culmination of the 20 Years Anniversary of the Hertie School. It concludes the Hertie School Futures Forum series, which has assembled scholars and policy leaders throughout the academic year to discuss sustainability, democracy, fundamental rights, digital governance, and European integration. Panelists include:
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Francis Fukuyama (Professor at Stanford University
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Jens Spahn (Member of the German Parliament)
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Boris Pistorius (German Minister of Defense)
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And more!
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To register for the event please follow the link below.
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