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Hannah Arendt

Fifty years after her death, Hannah Arendt’s thinking is more relevant than ever. In this editorial, we explore her life and work from various perspectives and invite readers to reconsider her questions about freedom, responsibility, and judgment in light of today’s challenges. In doing so, we ask: what does it mean today to think and act in the spirit of Arendt?

Illustration: Hannah Arendt reclining with a cigarette in her right hand, next to her the television tower, the underground and the world clock in Berlin. Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel

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Science Film Festival 2025

The Science Film Festival 2025 takes place in 23 countries from October 1 to December 20, celebrating the best in international science communication. This year, the festival highlights Green Jobs, focusing on the essential role of specialized professionals in advancing technologies and solutions for a sustainable future. 123 films from 37 countries are in the official selection this year and will be shown at the Science Film Festival 2025.

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The Popcast: Latest music from Germany

With more than 200 episodes under its belt already, our music podcast “Popcast” broadcasts the latest club tracks from Germany into the world. This month with Lawn Chair and many more!

The artists of Lawn Chair © Frederike Wetzels Lawn Chair | © Frederike Wetzels Lawn Chair | © Frederike Wetzels

Literature Blog: “Cherrypicker”

Weekly, the literature blog “Cherrypicker” presents selected novels and non-fiction, graphic novels and stories, audio books as well as literature for children and teenagers.

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Detours: Germany Rediscovered

A selfie at the Brandenburg Gate, a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle – all great. But which cities, landscapes and special places in Germany are also worth seeing? Once a month, we take you to a place in Germany that you absolutely must discover!

Rhön Star Park is just the place for anyone interested in the constellations: an image from the Planetarium. Photo (detail): © Rhön GmbH/Arnulf Müller Photo (detail): © Rhön GmbH/Arnulf Müller

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KIKUK: Creative with AI

Are you a student interested in AI, and like to work creatively? Then take part in our competition “KIKUK – Creative and Critical Artificial Intelligence”! Choose a topic that matters to you and create artworks using AI tools. Whether it’s an image, music, or video – let your imagination run wild!

KIKUK – Kreativ und kritisch mit künstlicher Intelligenz © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

UMI | Universum. Mensch.Intelligenz.

UMI presents cutting-edge research from Germany, presented in an appropriate format for young German learners as an interactive touring exhibition with five main themed areas.

UMI | Universum.Mensch.Intelligenz. © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Deutschstunde

Deutschstunde is the portal for teaching materials of German as a foreign language, advanced training and magazine language. Connect with colleagues via local communities in just a few clicks.

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Teacher service

On “Our commitment to German”, students and teachers alike find resources to learn and teach, as well as our latest initiatives for those interested in the German language.

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