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News from UA Ruhr

Future Energy Materials and Systems: Research Center Accelerates into Action

A Flying Start: At the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems of the University Alliance Ruhr, the materials of our energy future are being explored.

News from Heidelberg University

Virtual Heidelberg Lecture: From Heidelberg to Baltimore

Join Heidelberg University Association for a virtual lecture on January 22 with speaker Dr. Mackenzie “Mack” Zalin, Librarian for Classics, Comparative Thought and Literature, Jewish Studies, and Modern Languages and Literatures in the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University, who will trace the deep historical connections between Heidelberg University and Johns Hopkins University.

News from the University of Cologne

University of Cologne: Six Scientists Among the Most Highly Cited Researchers Worldwide

Global research excellence, recognized: The newly released Highly Cited Researchers ranking names six scholars from the University of Cologne among the world’s most influential scientists.

News from the Hertie School

Ready to build a career with impact? Apply to the Hertie School and study in the heart of Berlin!

One of Europe’s top Policy Schools, Hertie prepares you for a career for an impactful career in the private, public and civil society sectors. 

News from Heidelberg University

Eleventh Nature Marsilius Visiting Professorship: Vanessa Vu

In a world gripped by war and crisis, uncertainty is on the rise, with many looking to science for guidance. How scientists can contribute to public opinion-forming in times of global crises is the central theme of the current Nature Marsilius Visiting Professorship for Science Communication, which Vanessa Vu will hold in the 2025/2026 winter semester.

Your Way to Full Professorship at German Universities of Applied Sciences

How can you obtain a professorship at a university of applied sciences? What are possible prerequisites and what kind of experience can support your application? This virtual event highlights pathways and support structures for your professorship journey in Germany and offers you the opportunity to explore valuable contacts for further conversations.

News from the University of Cologne

University of Cologne: ERC Synergy Grant of over 10 Million Euros for Research on Viral Mutations and Immune Response

In a joint project with the U.S. and France, two University of Cologne scientists are investigating mutations of viral pathogens in connection with the immune response. The European Research Council awards Synergy Grants to interdisciplinary groups of two to four excellent researchers.