Robert Lepenies

In eigener Sache: I am honoured to have been elected President of Karlshochschule International University in Karlsruhe from October 1, 2022. karlshochschule.de/en/university/… Have a look, come study with us or collaborate in research and exchange programs. We’d love to hear from you!

Looking forward to London for a few days for cooperation talks. Hit me up if in town!

Doing an AMA at Reddit! reddit.com/r/IAmA/comment…

Karlshochschule new generation incoming

Incredible to be back at Yale - the facilities and minds here are not just world class but define what world class means (same with Harvard & Princeton, but a bit less so). Returning deeply inspired again. (And of course, only a few blocks away there‘s harsh poverty).

Visiting another ok university today I think they are doing ok. @Harvard

After a bunch of marathons in the last years (like several university presidents I know, weirdly…), I decided to focus on shorter distances. Little did I understand that the most brutal distance is the all-out 5K (currently hovering around 20 minutes). Woah. Regrets.

Some recommendations in economic history

Namaste 🇮🇳 I’m always inspired by the talent & ambition of Indian students I meet. Our Master in Management in Karlsruhe/ Germany offers: ✅ Internship-friendly schedule ✅ Affordable living ✅ Long post-study visa Applications open — join us! #StudyInGermany #Masters

Two days left to apply for several professorships at @karlshochschule karlshochschule.de/en/university/…

@AmbAckermann We welcome Indian students! Lots of study programs in English in Germany (and in German for those who want to learn)... Come :) karlshochschule.de

Strong turnout from Indian media today at press briefing on studying in Germany. 10 universities & research institutes explained why top Indian talent should choose Germany. Excellent yet affordable programs will keep driving student mobility! #StudyInGermany #DAAD #DWIH

The interest in English speaking universities outside of the US is… growing bnn.de/karlsruhe/karl…

nytimes.com/2025/05/31/wor… Unrelated: We‘re hiring 12 professors at @karlshochschule in Germany 🇩🇪

Great opportunities for studying in Germany - unless you get hit by public transport! #studyinEurope #studyinGermany

nytimes.com/2025/05/28/us/… Well, study in Germany instead. We welcome international students @karlshochschule

Or study pluralist economics at various places that offer it

Found them. karlsuniversity.de/en/university/…

Anyone know of any professorship positions in Germany/Europe?

Humanity is choosing to fail! We are doing virtually nothing to try and limit global warming to even 4°C. Let alone to 1.5°C. Methane concentrations are following the highest IPCC scenario, now at 1938 ppb.