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14. September 2026
journalism and media award 2026
journalism and media award 2026
This year’s journalism and media award was presented to YouTuber, podcaster, and journalist Rob Watts, who uses great humor and a light touch to vividly convey knowledge of historical linguistics, thereby contributing significantly to the broader visibility of research in English studies. We offer the award winner our warmest congratulations.
25. September 2025
Habilitation Award 2025
Habilitation Award 2025
This year's habilitation award went to Sarah Fekadu Uthoff (LMU München) for her thesis titled "Ethiopianism: Discourse and Desire in the Old and New World, 1750 to Today."
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