Alison Phillips

The nominating institution WZB Berlin Social Science Center on the breakthrough: COVID-19 has profound consequences for gender equality. Hipp and Allmendinger were the first ones to put this finding on the agenda of the nation’s public discourse. Various studies are now being undertaken to look into a possible re-traditionalisation. Hipp’s…

The nominating institution Schott on the project: Hundreds of thousands worldwide suffer from retinal degenerative diseases that result in vision loss. Hevonkorpi’s newly developed NR600 implant activates damaged retinal cells to restore vision with a minimally invasive, high-performance device. Tags: Med-Tech

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation, digital participants had the chance to engage in a live conversation with Laura Hassink. She talked about her role as Managing Director for STM Journals at Elsevier and the current challenges and developments in academic publishing. The interview series provided an intimate personal atmosphere,…

The nominating institution Stanford on the project: Studying gliomas is revolutionizing our understanding of how these terrible tumors hijack neuronal circuits and, fueled by the brain’s own neural activity, grow and invade. By uncovering this dependence of brain cancers on normal brain signals, our work is having a major impact…

Larissa Falimanana is addressing the lack of efficient plastic trash management in Madagascar by producing self-degrading polymers from bioplastics derived from fruit waste. This innovative solution aims to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic pollution, contribute to Sustainable Development Goals, and create a better and more sustainable world.

Project FUEL documents, designs and passes on human wisdom from all ages and backgrounds across the world; using the tools of education, art, media and events. Our methodology has been recognised as one of the world’s top 100 innovations in education by Finland based organisation HundrED and recently adopted by…

The Implications of AI for Science – Falling Walls Circle Plenary Table 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long proven valuable in research and science. Recent technological developments promise to dramatically increase scientific output and assist humanity in addressing important global concerns ranging from climate change to developing epidemics. Simultaneously, new…

Hong Kong has faced many challenges since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Intensified neoliberalism has worsened the city’s socio-economic and spatial inequities and integration with China has brought political changes. Working with other professionals, NGOs, district councillors and place champions, this project encourages community members to collaborate in…

In our first MAKERTHON OWL- OPEN.PUBLIC.PLACES from 5-7 June 2020, 4 institutions from science, economy, policy making and society invited 60 scientists and creative minds from all generations and backgrounds to design and prototype innovative ideas for streets and squares, churches and museums, parks and playgrounds in times of Corona…

A wearable, connected device that measures muscle activation data and outputs actionable data for personalized, diagnostic decision-making.