Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Albrecht Daniel Thaer-Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences

„This year's annual meeting marks the 70th Anniversary of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the tradition is to invite all the scholars (and their families) for a meeting with the Federal President of Germany.

As one of the scholars of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation under the category of the Georg Forster-experienced research fellow at Humboldt University since 2021 at the Animal Husbandry Systems and Ethology with Prof. Dr. Edna Hillmann as my host, I was one of the attendees at the meeting this year.

The 29th of June, 2023, will remain a remarkable day in my life: meeting the President of Germany, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and the President of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Prof. Dr. Robert Schlögl.

Within one minute of having contact with Prof. Dr. Robert Schlögl, I was able to discuss the implications of climate change on animal welfare and the need for research in this area.

Another highlight of the meeting was the provision made for fellows to speak about what is next for them in their research.

What is next for me

is to extend the scope of my research to One Welfare. The moment we humans realise that there is a direct relationship between animal welfare, human welfare, and the environment, it is then that we can convince the masses about its importance.

My sincere appreciation goes to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for supporting researchers all over the world to become the best in their careers.

Attached are some pictures

Warm Regards

Seun”

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