International Advisory Board

The International Advisory Board was newly established in 2014 as part of the university's future concept, which was successful in the Excellence Initiative. It advises the university on future strategic directions, long-term strategic planning, and international benchmarking. The board is made up of internationally renowned scientists from various disciplines. They hold leading positions at their respective home universities or in national scientific organizations.

Through the International Advisory Board, the University of Tübingen receives important impulses from different university systems for its own further development. The Board meets approximately every two years to discuss current strategic issues.

MEMBERS OF THE IAB

Dr. Pamela Schirmeister
English Literature, Yale University, Dean for Undergraduate Education, Deputy Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Prof. Dr. Christopher F. Higgins
Molecular Biology and Genetics, formerly Vice-Chancellor of Durham University

Prof. Dr. Sijbolt Noorda
Theology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Prof. Dr. Eva Åkesson
Chemical Physics, Lunds Universitet, Coordinator of „Science Village“

Prof. Dr. Antonio Loprieno
Egyptology, Universität Basel

New members since 2022:

Prof. Dame Jessica Corner
Medicine, University of Nottingham, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer

Prof. Dr. Janet Hering
Biogeochemistry, ETH Zürich

Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi
Nuclear Physics, University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Vice-Chancellor and Principal