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HIAS @hias-hamburg.bsky.social · 4d

Can science diplomacy be used to maintain int. coops?
A panel with:
@uschroeder.bsky.social, @mrentetzi.bsky.social, Anke Reiffenstuel @diplo.de, Jan Marco Müller @ec.europa.eu and Marcelo Knobel
Details: bit.ly/4mYw8Sj
In Coop with @uni-hamburg.de, @buceriuslaw.bsky.social & ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS

Panel Discussion: The Role of International Science Cooperation in Disruptive Times
14 October, 2025, 5p.m. at Bucerius Law School, Hamburg

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Jun 29

An amazing evening at the Schlossgartenfest thanks @fau.de

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Jun 10

Two days to go!!! last details and we are almost ready

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-C8...

@fau.de @erc.europa.eu @atomiclinda.bsky.social @marialep.bsky.social

Living with Radiation – Exhibition Teaser (2)

YouTube video by STGS

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Jun 7

Preparing the #LivingWithRadiation exhibit has been one of the most demanding and rewarding projects I have ever done.

Register here to join the opening, June 12, 6pm MedMuseum, Erlangen
www.stgs.fau.de/2025/02/28/r...

Register for the Living with Radiation exhibition

We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition Living with Radiation, which promises to enlighten and engage, offering a unique perspective on the history of radiation protection during the…

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Jun 5

"Huge thanks to Mark Walker and Dieter Hofmann for premiering our new @erc.europa.eu clip at their Heraeus seminar—so thrilled to share it with a group of the best #nuclear #historians
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Jun 4

Living with Radiation – a new exhibition by Maria Rentetzi opens 12 June at Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum, Erlangen 🇩🇪.

A thought-provoking look at the history of radiation protection, from science to diplomacy.

More info: livingwithradiation.eu

@fau.de @mrentetzi.bsky.social #FrontierResearch ‪

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Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · Jun 3

I spoke to Charlie Gammell about recent developments on the Iran nuclear file.

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Iran and the US: is a new nuclear deal in sight?

Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 02/06/2025 · 38m

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Jun 2

Join us in Erlangen, Germany on June 13–14, 2025 for the international workshop on the #Geopolitics of #Radiation #Protection co-organized with @kapilpatil.bsky.social

From Cold War fallout to global nuclear policy—history, science, diplomacy & power intersect
#RadiationPolitics #STS @fau.de

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · May 26

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, says EU’s former top diplomat

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Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) @aiasdk.bsky.social · May 20

From 1 September, a Science Diplomacy Theme Group of fellows starts at AIAS. They will address issues from research security, the idea of ‘dual use’, the role of universities in science diplomacy to how AI and science diplomacy may reinforce inequalities between societies👇
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Four Science Diplomacy Theme Group Fellows selected to AIAS

In a global world marked by changing geopolitical contexts, science diplomacy is more important than ever. Four AIAS-SD fellows have been selected to work together in a theme group to address ‘Science...

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Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) @aiasdk.bsky.social · Apr 2

📖Six researchers selected to carry out their @carlsbergfondet.dk Monograph Fellowship in an #interdisciplinary and #international research community at AIAS.
Their research span topic of the lymphatic vessels, minor tech and fear. Learn more about their projects here👇
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Six Carlsberg Monograph fellowship grantees at AIAS

Six successful Carlsberg Monograph fellowship recipients have been selected for a research stay at AIAS, from 1 September 2025. The six fellows are funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and will carry ou...

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Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) @aiasdk.bsky.social · May 2

🌍Nine AIAS-AUFF Fellows selected from all over the world. They will explore novel research projects, from ocean & climate change, hybrid warfare, neurodiverse cooperation to plastics & recycling, and will bring new perspectives and methods together in one house at AIAS🎉
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Nine international researchers selected in the AIAS-AUFF Fellowship programme

Out of a record number of applications received in the second call in the AIAS-AUFF fellowship programme, nine talented researchers have been selected. From September, the fellows arrive from around t...

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · May 19

So nice to see #ScienceTakesATrip in bookstores. I love science for kids!

@fau.de @mpiwg.bsky.social @fhi-mpg.bsky.social @nytimes.com @newyorker.com @hsnatsci.bsky.social @historians.org @jhideas.bsky.social @historytoday.com @sshmedicine.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu @aahmhistmed.bsky.social

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · May 4

stay tuned! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGXf...

Living with Radiation – Exhibition Teaser (1)

YouTube video by STGS

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Apr 29

Very proud to be part of the initiative thanks to @erc.europa.eu @fau.de
@hornegger.bsky.social

European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Apr 29

🚀 We are proud to launch the new "Ambassadors for the ERC" initiative, together with @ercgrantees.bsky.social !

We aim to empower researchers across Europe to advocate for frontier research. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/44bQzp7

🌟 Excited to see what can be achieved!

#Amb4ERC

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · Apr 18

All new research grants have been frozen at the National Science Foundation, Nature reports, as DOGE considers canceling 200 existing grants flagged for terms associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. Story by @dangaristo.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Exclusive: Trump team freezes new NSF awards — and could soon axe hundreds of grants

The National Science Foundation is the latest US agency to be disrupted by Elon Musk’s DOGE.

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Apr 17

Why physicists need humanities!
@fau.de
@erc.europa.eu

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Sehr viel wertvoller als von vielen gedacht

Warum Physiker auch die Geisteswissenschaften beachten sollten – ein Plädoyer von Maria Rentetzi, die als Wissenschaftshistorikerin und Physikerin beide Welten kennt.

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bildungsklick @bildungsklick.de · Apr 8

Warum #Physiker auch die #Geisteswissenschaften beachten sollten – ein #Plädoyer von @mrentetzi.bsky.social , die als #Wissenschaftshistorikerin und Physikerin beide Welten kennt.

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Sehr viel wertvoller als von vielen gedacht

Warum Physiker auch die Geisteswissenschaften beachten sollten – ein Plädoyer von Maria Rentetzi, die als Wissenschaftshistorikerin und Physikerin beide Welten kennt.

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Apr 8

we are hiring!! Are you a medical anthropologist, STS scholar or the like and want to pursue a PhD? Check out here www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/wissens...

Wissenschaftliche Projektmitarbeit – Ethnographische Studie und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (m/w/d)

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Apr 7

Pack and book your flight! #livingwithradiation is approaching
@erc.europa.eu
@fau.de @mpiwg.bsky.social

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Andrew Stroehlein @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social · Apr 4

"The U.S. seems to be trying to have it both ways. It doesn't want to pay for or participate in the U.N. but it still wants to boss it around," said Lucy McKernan, Deputy Director for United Nations at Human Rights Watch's Geneva office.
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US lobbies UN rights council forsaken by Trump, diplomats say

Two months after President Donald Trump announced a halt to U.S. engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council, Washington is influencing its work by applying pressure publicly and behind the scenes, seven diplomats and rights workers said.

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Mar 27

We are getting closer!!!

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · Mar 15

I'm not kidding that the word "equality," a word used in the Declaration of Independence, has been put on the verboten list by the Trump Administration. bsky.app/profile/pete...

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · Mar 8

Trump administration has identified words to be banned on government websites or at least be wary of using. Among them: women, race, injustice, climate science, pollution, victim, historically. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump

Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.

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Maria Rentetzi @mrentetzi.bsky.social · Mar 12

it is coming soon...
@fau.de @hornegger.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu

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GreenPartyHan @greenpartyhan.bsky.social · Jan 13

Two major news stories today involving women and girls who've ended their lives after experiencing abuse.

Approximately 3 women a week die by suicide as a direct result of domestic and sexual abuse, AS WELL AS the 3 women a week who are killed by men.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Girl, 12, died after assault allegation ‘wasn’t believed’, inquest hears

Semina Halliwell had reported case to police but ‘felt like she wasn’t believed’, her mother tells inquest

www.theguardian.com

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