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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 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.

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 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.

News from UA Ruhr

Light, Motion, and Chemistry: A Sustainable Reaction

How can light drive chemical reactions – without wasteful solvents or harmful catalysts? Doctoral researcher Carolina Spula at Ruhr University Bochum is pioneering solid-state photochemistry in motion.

News from OWL

Young HSBI mathematician investigates rare diseases

Hochschule Bielefeld alumna Chiara Freitag helps Fraunhofer ITWM and pharmaceutical company Chiesi develop a diagnostic tool for extremely rare diseases.

News from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Six Startups Begin Incubation Program to Build Gaming Companies in NYC

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York University Tandon School of Engineering welcome the inaugural cohort of the new Game Design Future Lab (GDFL).