Alexander von Humboldt Professorship of Classics and History of Science
The Alexander von Humboldt Professorship of Classics and History of Science held by Philip van der Eijk was founded in January 2010 with support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation as part of the „Alexander von Humboldt Professorship“ programme.
The Professorship contributes to research, teaching and public engagement in Classical Studies and the History of Science and Medicine. It has a particular focus on the study of Graeco-Roman medicine and philosophy and their reception.