On the occasion of its 110^th anniversary, Goethe University Frankfurt released a paper outlining its positioning in the area of tension between science’s social responsibility, academic freedom and freedom of opinion. Its main message: the university offers science a space for autonomy and creativity while simultaneously defending it against non-scientific interests. However, this autonomy also has its limits and requires responsible handling, both on the part of the university as well as its members and affiliates. The paper supplements the university's mission statement and specifies the rights and obligations both of the university and its academics, as derived from Germany’s Basic Law and other legal norms.

Goethe University Frankfurt and the Jewish Academy operated by the Central Council of Jews in Germany [Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland] are planning to deepen their cooperation. The relevant cooperation agreement was signed on October 30, 2024, by Central Council President Dr. Josef Schuster and Goethe University President Prof. Enrico Schleiff. The signing ceremony was followed by a reception and concert in the hr broadcasting hall, celebrating Goethe University’s 110th birthday.Goethe University Frankfurt and the Jewish Academy operated by the Central Council of Jews in Germany [Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland] are planning to deepen their cooperation. The relevant cooperation agreement was signed on October 30, 2024, by Central Council President Dr. Josef Schuster and Goethe University President Prof. Enrico Schleiff. The signing ceremony was followed by a reception and concert in the hr broadcasting hall, celebrating Goethe University’s 110th birthday.

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other universities have identified some of the trade-offs and communication strategies that environmental health scientists can use to communicate more effectively.