Details
Academic Host: Prof Timothy Devinney
Host Institution: University of Manchester
Date: 11th of September 2026
Organisers: Dr Shannon A. Bonke and Prof Belen Olmos Giupponi
Address
Alliance Manchester Business School
University of Manchester
Oxford Road Campus
Manchester, M13 9PL
General Information
The UK Alexander von Humboldt Association organises an Annual Research Symposium where Humboldtians present their research in an interdisciplinary forum. The symposium is supported by the Humboldt Foundation in Germany.
Eligibility
- All Humboldtians, and their accompanied partners.
- Prospective Humboldtians, i.e. researchers eligible for and interested in Humboldt programmes.
Event Outline
- Our two named lectures: The Mark Warner Lecture and The Brian Ketterer Lecture
- A selection of broad interest talks. We welcome proposals for talks from Humboldtians via the registration form, especially from those who have recently completed a fellowship; contact us with any questions (symposium@avh.org.uk).
- Extensive networking time.
- Representative from German Embassy in attendance.
- Lunch and closing wine reception.
- A full programme will be circulated in due course.
Costs
- There is a £30 contribution to cover costs – generous financial support from the Humboldt Foundation keeps this cost low.
- Receipts will be provided for reimbursement.
- Please our treasurer if you have any issues or questions (treasurer@avh.org.uk).
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