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The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities the loss of Rolf Emmermann
* January 12, 1940 † July 10, 2026
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Rolf Emmermann most recently worked in the Department of Mineralogy and Petrology at the GFZ Helmholtz Center for Geosciences in Potsdam.
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Stefan PfisterPrize withPrize Thomas and DorisPrize
Pediatric oncologist Stefan Pfister wasPrize with the Thomas and DorisPrize 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 is awarded the Medal of Honor from the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for his outstanding scientific achievements.
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The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities the loss of Thomas Hauschild
* October 16, 1955 † May 4, 2026
Thomas Hauschild most recently worked in the Department of Ethnology at the University of Halle-Wittenberg.
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2026 State Research Award: Award Ceremony on June 11 in Stuttgart
On June 11, 2026, Minister Olschowski presented the State Research Award. President Kräusslich spoke as chair of the selection committee and delivered the laudatory address.
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Rohini Kuner ReceivesPrize Medicine
Rohini Kuner has been awarded the 2026Prize Medicine for her groundbreaking work in the field of pain research.