Research at the Department of History and Cultural Studies

Research at the Department of History and Cultural Studies (GeschKult) spans a timeframe from antiquity to the present day and a geographical scope ranging from Europe and Africa through the Middle East to East Asia and North America. The department is characterized by externally funded projects of diverse nature, close collaboration with partners in Berlin, and a broad, structured graduate program. These results are reflected in numerous publications, top rankings in international assessments, and a wide range of events open to the general public.

Research structures

For over 25 years, the department’s research centers and institutes have been collaborating in a diversity and density unmatched anywhere else in Germany, linked by numerous interdisciplinary projects and several major graduate schools. Here you will find an overview of the history, structures, and particular strengths of GeschKult.

Research collaborations and networks

Research at the department is embedded in Berlin’s vibrant research landscape—ranging from work on individual projects to networks and interdisciplinary institutions. This gives rise to new research initiatives as well as a wide range of opportunities for colleagues in the field and the general public.

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Research projects, research consortia, and early-career research groups

The diversity of research within the department is due in no small part to the numerous projects and early-career research groups funded by organizations such as the European Research Council, the German Research Foundation, and the Einstein Foundation Berlin.

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Awards and Rankings

International rankings consistently place the department among the top institutions—including in the fields of archaeology and history. Individual researchers and projects within the department also regularly receive prizes and awards for their research.

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Publications

All research publications from the institutes within the Department of History and Cultural Studies are easily accessible via the university bibliography. The department’s institutes also publish several of their own journals and book series.

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