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Verein für Socialpolitik (German Economic Association) Conference 2025 at the University of Cologne, 14-17 September 2025.

Posted on September 17, 2025 by admin

Following new strands of research at the 2025 annual conference of the traditional German Economic Association (Verein für Socialpolitik) in Cologne/Germany, 14-17 September 2025. Meetings with colleagues from the Free University of Berlin, GLO Fellows; authors of the Journal of … Continue reading →

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New role as Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Posted on September 1, 2025 by admin

I’m happy to share that I have started on September 1, 2025 a new role as Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK! I am looking forward to continue working with Professor Wenxuan Hou and his colleagues. See … Continue reading →

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Visiting Iceland June 2025

Posted on August 16, 2025 by admin

After presenting research at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík (see LINK), I united with my family for a tour through the amazing capital and spectacular countryside. A local, highly experienced guide directed our small group with a car through the … Continue reading →

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Global Insights. DIW Berlin zum 100. Geburtstag: Die Transformation des Instituts im ersten Jahrzehnt des 21. Jahrhunderts von Alexander S. Kritikos, Günter Stock und Klaus F. Zimmermann

Posted on August 2, 2025 by admin

This article highlights the transformation of the German Institute for Economic Research (“DIW Berlin”) towards a strong dedication to evidence-based policymaking, as part of its centennial celebrations in 2025. This shift, which took place during the first decade of the … Continue reading →

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Global Insights: Sino-EU Talent Exchanges May Improve Relations. Reflections on the China-EU Summit After 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations at Times of Rising Tensions.

Posted on July 24, 2025 by admin

The reflections were published as Global Insights: Talent exchanges can help improve relations between Beijing, Brussels. Published in: China Daily, July 24, 2025, P. 9. See Online & PDF. Klaus F. Zimmermann Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, European Council President António Costa … Continue reading →

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Meeting Grant Elefant dret of the Spanish artist Miquel Barceló in front of the Deutsche Telekom headquarters in Bonn: “Even the impossible can be made possible”

Posted on July 15, 2025 by admin

Returning from his business trip to Guangzhou, China, Klaus F. Zimmermann met Grant Elefant dret of the Spanish artist Miquel Barceló in front of the Deutsche Telekom headquarters in Bonn on July 13. On the occasion of the anniversary celebration “30 … Continue reading →

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GLO President Klaus F. Zimmermann visits IESR, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

Posted on July 10, 2025 by admin

After participating in the EBES 53 conference in Istanbul, Klaus F. Zimmermann traveled to Guangzhou, China, from July 5-11, 2025. As a Honorary Professor of IESR, Jinan University, he met with a larger number of researchers for academic exchange and … Continue reading →

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EBES 52 in Istanbul (July 3-5, 2025) in-person meeting ended today.

Posted on July 4, 2025 by admin

The 52nd EBES Conference – Istanbul takes place on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Event & Program Link. The second in-person day ended. EBES team from the left: Mehmet Bilgin, Klaus F. Zimmermann, Hakan Danis & … Continue reading →

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EBES 52 in Istanbul (July 3-5, 2025) starts today.

Posted on July 3, 2025 by admin

The 52nd EBES Conference – Istanbul takes place on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Event & Program Link. Left: EBES & GLO President Klaus F. Zimmermann arrived in Istanbul. Right: Preparing the day: Zimmermann with Justin … Continue reading →

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Global Insights. Why not find the truth in a respectful way? Nobel Prize Laureates Lev Landau and Albert Einstein: An anecdote about the search for truth.

Posted on July 2, 2025 by admin

Recently, someone sent me a link to the anecdote below about a supposed historical event involving two eminent scientists. The message is timeless and still very much worth considering in light of some of today’s media disputes between scientists. It … Continue reading →

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