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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.

News from TU Dortumnd

Start-up GaiaIsotopic: EXIST funding for photonic analysis of metabolic processes in cells

The deep tech start-up GaiaIsotopic, which emerged from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TU Dortmund, is receiving funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). 

Shaping the Next Generation of Physicians

Interview with Professor Anette Wu, Associate Professor at Columbia University

From Surgeon to Global Educator: Anette Wu, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and Director of the International Collaboration and Exchange Program (ICEP), brings a rare combination of experience as a clinician, scientist, and educator to the international stage. After training and practicing in surgery and transplantation immunology, she transitioned to global medical education and science diplomacy, leveraging her clinical insights to design programs that prepare students for intercultural teamwork and global health challenges. A frequent collaborator, she contributed significantly to this year’s DWIH New York theme, Global Health. In the interview, Wu reflects on how her multicultural background and diverse professional experiences shape her approach to international collaboration, shares her vision for equipping future physicians with the skills needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world, and emphasizes the importance of science diplomacy in medical education.

News from the University of Cologne

University of Cologne: Second Most Startup-Friendly University in Germany

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche has presented the latest Startup Monitor. The University of Cologne is once again the most startup-friendly non-technical comprehensive university in Germany.

News from the University of Hamburg

Building the Foundation for an International Higher Education Security Operations Center

Joint, around-the-clock protection for IT systems – that is the aim of an international higher education security operations center (SOC). The University of Hamburg and Indiana University (USA) have now laid the foundations for such a project with a letter of intent. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Gerling, LL.M., chief digital and chief information officer, explains why this is an important step for the future of university IT.