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Lecture on Homo Luzonesis marks the launch of the PSP in Humboldt University
28 March 2019 | Deed of Donation signed between the Philippine Embassy in Berlin and the Humboldt University of Berlin - Institute of Asian and African Studies
Program Coordinators | Former Philippine Ambassador H.E. Theresa Dizon-de Vega and Humboldt University Project Leader Dr. Rosa Cordilla A. Castillo and Dr. Phil. Vincent Houben
Under the Humboldt University Institute of Asian and African Studies, the Philippine Studies Program aims to strengthen Philippine scholarship, promote Filipino culture, and support academic, strategic, and operational activities.
The lecture on the "Homo Luzonesis" by University of the Philippines scientist Professor Armand Mijares marked the launch of the program in the university, including the 250th Birth Anniversary of German explorer Alexander von Humboldt and the 65th Anniversary of the Philippines-Germany Diplomatic Relations in 2019.
Humboldt University of Berlin is a renowned public research university in the central borough of Mitte located in Berlin, founded in 1809 by Friedrich Wilhelm III. It officially opened in 1810 and was later named after the brothers Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt. The university played a key role in shaping the modern research university model and has significantly influenced higher education worldwide. It expanded over time, including the establishment of a medical school and research facilities, and later experienced division during the Cold War before reunification in 1992.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Humboldt University was regarded as the world leading institution to natural sciences and is recognized globally for its strong academic tradition, contributions to various fields of study, and its association with numerous notable scholars and Nobel Prize laureates.