James Franck (1882-1964), at the University of Göttingen (1921-1933). Photo: Göttingen State and University Library (SUB)
University of Göttingen commemorates landmark appointment 100 years ago September 17 marks the day of the ceremonial inauguration of the University of Göttingen in 1737. This is an opportunity to take a look back at our University’s history and to commemorate special historical events, such as the appointment of the scientist James Franck, who took up his professorship 100 years ago in the summer semester of 1921.
"Fixing the generator, procuring stoves and repairing seats in the small lecture hall" were, according to Dr Holger Berwinkel, items that James Franck brought to the negotiation table during his appointment shortly after the end of the First World War. ...
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