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[The CIVIS Newsroom ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) 2. World-renowned ethologist and activist Dr. Jane Goodall gives inspiring lecture at PLUS World-renowned ethologist and activist Dr. Jane Goodall gives inspiring lecture at PLUS ========================================================================================= CIVIS Highlights 16 November 2024 Dr. Jane Goodall, a global icon of hope and positive change, recently delivered an inspiring lecture at the ceremonial hall at the PLUS. Addressing a captivated young audience, she emphasised the importance of creating a better world for people, animals, and the environment. Through her [*Roots & Shoots*](https://rootsandshoots.global/) programme, Dr. Goodall continues to empower the next generation to make a meaningful difference. ![](/storage/files/54092283994-a9af3158e5-z.jpg) Photo © Simon P. Haigermoser / PLUS Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and Dame of the British Empire, Dr. Goodall shared her vision, personal journey, and commitment to species preservation and environmental protection. Schools from across Austria and representatives from voluntary organisations, including the youth fire brigade, showcased their Roots & Shoots projects, highlighting diverse efforts to protect the environment, nature, and biodiversity. After the lecture, in a more intimate setting, staff and students of Paris Lodron University of Salzburg had the unique opportunity to meet Dr. Goodall in the library auditorium. She shared there touching anecdotes from her life, her challenging scientific career, and her favourite projects, offering a deeply personal glimpse into her extraordinary journey. ![](/storage/files/54092465309-d95992b939-k.jpg) Photo © Kay Müller / PLUS PLUS' Rector Bernhard Fügenschuh expressed his gratitude, describing the event as a *"magic moment"* for all present. A lifelong love of nature ------------------------- Dr. Jane Goodall is a world-renowned ethologist and activist dedicated to fostering deeper understanding and action on behalf of nature. She is celebrated for her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, which revolutionised our understanding of human-animal relationships. This groundbreaking study, the longest-running wild chimpanzee research in the world, continues to thrive, emphasising that animal welfare is intrinsically linked to the well-being of people and the environment. **More details about the events are available in the [original story, in German](https://www.plus.ac.at/news/jane-goodall-zu-gast-an-der-paris-lodron-universitaet-salzburg/).** ### Latest Highlights: *[University of Bucharest Tops Rankings for Highest-Paid Graduates in Romania ](https://civis.eu/en/get-informed/news/university-of-bucharest-tops-rankings-for-highest-paid-graduates-in-romania)* *[25 refugee students from Ukraine succeed 8-month training at UAM](https://civis.eu/en/get-informed/news/25-refugee-students-ukraine-succeed-8-month-training-uam)* *[New paintings and significant details uncovered in the Egyptian temple of Esna](https://civis.eu/en/get-informed/news/new-paintings-and-details-uncovered-in-the-egyptian-temple-of-esna)* [*NKUA and Google to collaborate in the field of Artificial Intelligence*](https://civis.eu/en/get-informed/news/nkua-google-collaborate-artificial-intelligence) *[The origin of most meteorites finally revealed by amU researchers](https://civis.eu/en/get-informed/news/origin-meteorites-finally-revealed-amu-researchers)* Related news ------------ - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/euko-at-bild-800x600.jpg?token=8b0e68266375a76c6818dc87522df43f)Generative AI, a normal and familiar part of Austrian teenagers everyday lives CIVIS Highlights 23 February 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/generative-ai-a-normal-and-familiar-part-of-austrian-teenagers-everyday-lives) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/internationalisation-800x600.png?token=e1b39583bd55dd3a1eea12a2c04d207d)University of Salzburg wins Internationalisation Award for Staff Mobility and Development CIVIS Highlights 17 December 2025 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/university-of-salzburg-wins-internationalisation-award-for-staff-mobility-and-development) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/satelite-image-800x600.jpg?token=e6954cf1dbd14132e641dd6fb1b92d1d)Earth observation and geoinformatics empower humanitarian response CIVIS Highlights 11 September 2025 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/earth-observation-and-geoinformatics-empower-humanitarian-response) [Discover all our stories](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) [ Third Edition of Webinar Series for PhD Candidates: Challenges of Digital and Technological Transformations ](< https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/third-edition-of-webinar-series-for-phd-candidates-challenges-of-digital-and-technological-transformations >) [ University of Bucharest Tops Rankings for Highest-Paid Graduates in Romania ](< https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/university-of-bucharest-tops-rankings-for-highest-paid-graduates-in-romania >) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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