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Dr. Hans Riegel Awards for Outstanding Research by Pupils

On October 29, 2024, the University of Bremen and the Dr. Hans Riegel Foundation honored pupils from the region for their outstanding pre-scientific papers. The Dr. Hans Riegel Awards are endowed with a total of 5,000 euros.


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Surprising Findings on Bacterial Growth as a Threat to Coral Reefs

A study led by the University of Bremen suggests that on algae-dominated coral reefs, it is not the algae but the corals themselves that may contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria. This discovery suggests that a disturbance in the natural composition of the water jeopardises marine ecosystems.


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Navigating the Labyrinth of Social Policy: Invitation to FIS Forum 2024

Social policy is facing challenges. Administrations are overwhelmed, and a plethora of social benefits and social infrastructures that are difficult to navigate and lack coordination complicate things further. Policy-makers, administrators, and practitioners will discuss options for a new structure.


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From Research to Real-Life Application: First Outreach Award awarded by the University of Bremen

For the first time, the University of Bremen has awarded its “Outreach Award.” It was bestowed upon the “DENCAI – DENgue CAse Investigation” project led by computer scientist Dr. Thomas Barkowsky. In collaboration with students, he devised a software for the mitigation of dengue outbreaks.


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New International Bachelor’s Degree “Natural Sciences for Sustainability”

At the University of Bremen, 47 young people recently began pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the new international program “Natural Sciences for Sustainability.” The bachelor's degree is a joint initiative of the Faculties of Physics, Geosciences, and Biology.


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Local News App Molo: New Features, New Cities

The local news app “molo.news,” which was co-developed by the University of Bremen, has abbreviated its name to “molo” and received a comprehensive update. With its new logo, improved user interface, and new posting function.


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Sustainability Fair on Campus

Zur Nachhaltigkeitsmesse 2024 lädt die Uni Bremen am 24. Oktober auf den Campus ein. Die Veranstaltung bietet von 11 bis 15 Uhr Gelegenheit, innovative Nachhaltigkeitsprojekte an der Uni kennenzulernen, sich über nachhaltige Praktiken zu informieren und mit Gleichgesinnten zu vernetzen.


“Viecher:” On-Campus Play About Insect Decline

A Kafkaesque journey through global change and the insect population collapse will be presented in two theatrical performances as part of the University of Bremen's Sustainability Fair on October 24. The play “Viecher” will take place at 2 p.m. in the campus park.


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Marine Biologist Antje Boetius is Relocating to California

Antje Boetius, director of the Alfred Wegener Institute and professor at the University of Bremen, will relocate from Bremerhaven to California. She will become president of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. As a cooperation professor, she will remain connected to the University of Brem


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University Talk: Invitation to Discussion on Academic Freedom

The University Executive Board invites university members to participate in discussions as part of a University Talk event titled “Academic Freedom: Reflections on Article 5 of the Basic Law – How Is It Practiced in Everyday Life at the University of Bremen?” on Tuesday, October 29.


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Mayor Bovenschulte Visits University of Bremen

Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte visited the University of Bremen to learn about current developments in the Excellence Strategy funding competition organized by the German federal and state governments.


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Energy-Efficient Beer Brewing Possible Thanks to Data-Driven Optimization

Beer brewing is energy-intensive, which currently results in high costs. However, time-variable electricity prices enable the beer industry to contribute to the energy transition by making their manufacturing processes more flexible. In the BrewFlex project, industry partners are working on a specif


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Students from Bremen and Cardiff Develop Sustainable Business Ideas

Around 29 students from Cardiff University in Wales and the University of Bremen exchanged ideas on the topics of sustainability and entrepreneurship and developed business ideas together. The meeting took place online and in person in Cardiff.


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Language Diversity: New SZHB Courses Start in October

Have you always wanted to learn Thai? Or prepare yourself language-wise for a stay abroad in Sweden or France? The Language Center of the Universities in the State of Bremen (SZHB) offers an extensive program with over 250 courses in 22 languages.


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German Biodiversity Assessment: Ecologist Filser is Lead Author

Ecologist Professor Juliane Filser is one of 150 scientists from 75 institutions and associations who co-wrote the German Biodiversity Assessment ("Faktencheck Artenvielfalt"). The assessment stems from a project designed to comprehensively assess and evaluate biodiversity in Germany.


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Artificial Intelligence and Satellite Data to Improve Climate Projections

A team led by Prof. Veronika Eyring from the university's Institute of Environmental Physics and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has developed an approach to integrate AI into Earth system models and has published two perspectives on future research priorities.