Welcome
Curious, determined and creative scientists and researchers are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries and insights. They are the ones who advance our research, our institutions, and our society – and make a difference. This is why they are at the heart of the programs we fund at Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft.
Our mission
We see ourselves as a strategic partner and service provider for German universities and research institutes, helping them identify, attract and integrate outstanding international academics. We believe in the value of unconventional ideas, and encourage students, researchers and universities to break new ground.
Please Irritate Me!public discussion series
Viola Priesemann: Modeling our world
How can we use formulae to describe the human brain and human society? To what extent do the brain and society share similar structures? How do such complex systems interact and learn? Peter-André Alt in conversation with physicist Viola Priesemann, talking about parallels between neural and social networks, the informative value of models, and the philosophical and social implications of her research.
Viola Priesemann is Professor of Neural Systems Theory at the University of Göttingen and leads a research group at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization.
Admission: free (registration necessary)
Please note: Your are advised to register in good time because of limited places.