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🌍📚 Ten Bonn researchers are among the world’s most influential scientists on the “Highly Cited Researchers List 2025” by @clarivateag.bsky.social. Congrats to our brilliant scholars for shaping global science through impactful research👏 More: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/196-...
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Collage of the seven new Bonn researches featured in the Highly Cited Researchers list 2025.
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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💊 Stress, stage fright, grief: do we tend to fix problems with medication? Philosopher Dirk Lanzerath explores this idea in our new podcast-episode. Tune in now (German only): www.uni-bonn.de/de/neues/hyp...
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Congrats to Prof. Floris van Doorn & Prof. Christoph Thiele! With a €6.4 million Synergy Grant from @erc.europa.eu, they are investigating whether proofs from mathematical research can be prepared with reasonable effort in a way that computers can verify it in real time: shorturl.at/9RqPE #ERCSyG
Portraits of Prof. Floris van Doorn & Prof. Christoph Thiele
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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🎃 Why are (Halloween) pumpkins orange – and not pink or blue? This secret is explored by @bpucker.bsky.social, @nancy-choudhary.bsky.social and Marie Hagedorn. Their research examines how carotenoids took over, making Jack O’Lanterns forever orange: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/colo.... Happy Halloween!
Researchers Prof. Boas Pucker, Nancy Choudhary, and Marie Hagedorn in the lab. They hold colorful pumpkins (blue, pink, purple) in their hands and look frightened. Around them are spiders and spider webs. A “spooky” photo montage withthe researchers, made for Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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🌉🌍 Bridges between Bonn and the world: At the #InternationalDays 2025, the University of Bonn showed how internationalism connects research, teaching, and culture. Two days of dialogue, exchange, and inspiration — thanks to everyone who participated! #UniBonnInternational
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Bonn University Ambassador from Ghana chatting with students Bonn University Ambassador from Japan chatting with a student Outstanding Students and researchers were honored with the state awards and the DAAD Prize on as part of the International Days The Bonn University Ambassadors together with members of theVice Rectorate for International Affairs
October 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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🌍✨ Meet our Bonn University Ambassadors! Researchers from 10 different countries are back in Bonn for the #InternationalDays 2025. Chat, snack & explore study + research opportunities abroad. Register here: www.uni-bonn.de/internationa...
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Collage of the attending Bonn University Amabassadors at the International Days 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Sometimes there is no clear right or wrong. At UKB and the University of Bonn, @dfg.de is funding a Koselleck project with €1.25 million to research how ambivalence-sensitive reflection can help young doctors and theologians deal with ambiguity empathically.
More: www.uni-bonn.de/de/neues/177...
Zwei Frauen stehen nebeneinander. Sie lächeln.
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The program for the International Days 2025 is here! Join us in celebrating our talented students and researchers as well as exploring avenues for international exchange.
More information and registration here: www.uni-bonn.de/internationa...

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October 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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🌍💸 “Clean air is bad for the economy?” Dr. Julia Mink explores this statement in the new episode of our Hypothesis podcast. Tune in now (German only): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnce...
Portrait of Dr Julia Mink and Thumbnail Hypothesis Podcast
October 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Bringing ethics into economic innovation: With his deep-IN Academy for Deep Innovation GmbH, philosopher Prof. Dr. Markus Gabriel has created a platform that brings business and philosophy closer together, helping to embed ethical and moral principles in companies: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/univ...
Portrait Markus Gabriel
September 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Congratulations! Junior-Professor Dr. Amelie Schiprowski, Professor Dr. Lucie Flek and Dr. Moritz Lürig for each receiving a €1.5 million ERC Starting Grant supporting early-career researchers.
Read More: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/univ...
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(c) Bildcollage: von links - Prof. Dr Lucie Flek, Jun.-Prof. Dr Amelie Schiprowski, Dr Moritz Lürig. Collage: from left: Max Waidhas/University of Bonn; Marc Thürach/ECONtribute; Kristen Grace/Florida Museum of Natural History
September 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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In the renowned #ShanghaiRanking, the University of Bonn ranks fourth in Germany and 68th worldwide. Read more: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/150-...
#arwu
A yellow building.
August 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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🎉Congratulations to our graduates 2025!
Forever Uni Bonn - Over 2,000 graduates celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Universitätsfest — with over 5,000 of their friends and family — a new record. Read more www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/20-j...
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#UniversityOfBonn #ForeverUniBonn
Group photo: graduates celebrated the 20th anniversary of ist Universitätsfest in the Hofgarten.
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Security expert Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie calls for mandatory service for all — men and women — in the new “Hypothesis” podcast. The debate on reinstating conscription is gaining momentum in Germany. Listen now:
youtu.be/az5foOXiVPQ?...
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie, braucht Deutschland eine allgemeine Wehrpflicht?
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July 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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🕸️🐺 Silk cocoons, nasal cavities, spider webs? Our biologist Dr Leandra Hamann explores how nature can inspire new filtration systems for humans. Learn more in the interview: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/futu...
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Left: the silk cocoons of hornet larvae appear to have filtering properties that are of great interest. Top right: the nose filters out particles in the air we breathe, thus protecting the lungs. Bottom right: wind pollination is a process in which pollen from female flowers are “filtered” out of the air.
July 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Just wrapped up our first International Partner Days at #UniversityOfBonn! 🌍

New ideas, global exchange & lasting connections. “In an enriching atmosphere to build bridges,” said Christine Müller, who – together with her team – initiated the event.
#GlobalCommunity #ChangeAndChallenges
People take a group photo in front of a yellow building.
June 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Children of obese mothers are at higher risk of developing metabolic disorders, even if they follow a healthy diet. A new study shows liver immune cells are "reprogrammed" in the womb — changing the body's metabolic rhythm for life. More: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/110-...
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The graphic shows the connection between maternal obesity and metabolic switch: Metabolites from the mother permanently reprogram Kupffer cells. This changes their function, causes liver cells (hepatocytes) to accumulate fat and ultimately leads to a fatty liver.
June 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The first International Partner Days at the University of Bonn have begun! Guests from 15 countries were warmly welcomed by Provost Gottschalk, Vice-Rector Prof. Münch & Dr. Fuchs-Bodde.
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#InternationalPartnerDays #UniBonn
Gruppenfoto: Teilnehmer*innen bei den International Partner Days an der Universität Bonn
June 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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📖 The new forsch 2025/01 of the University of Bonn is here! The magazine focuses on the new P26, a place where science and society come together. Take a look now: www.uni-bonn.de/en/universit...
The cover of the current issue of the forsch magazine
June 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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👁️ Better surgery with AI: An international research team led by University Hospital Bonn and University of Bonn developed the first automated phase detection in small incision cataract surgery (SICS), using AI.
Read more: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/bett...

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Cataract surgery at Sankara Eye Hospital India is recorded on video.
June 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Historic first: Cornelia Richter, Professor for Protestant Theology at #UniversityOfBonn, has been elected first female bishop of the Protestant Church (A.B.) in Austria. She will take office on Jan 1, 2026. Congratulations 🎉

Read more: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/096-...
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Portrait photo of Cornelia Richter
May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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💐 Honoring excellence in gender research: The University of Bonn awarded the 2024 Gender Studies Prize & Maria von Linden Prize to outstanding theses & engagement in gender equality. Read more: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/097-...
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Award winners receive their prizes during the ceremony. All prize winners (from left to right): Marlene Sieverdingbeck, winner of the Gender Studies Prize 2024; Sophia Piacenza, winner of the Maria von Linden Prize; Judith Reinders, winner of the Gender Studies Prize 2024; Johanna Schwarz, winner of the Maria von Linden Prize; Erik Nau, winner of the Maria von Linden Prize.
May 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We are excellent! What a day - between hugs, applause and a lot of pride. Our rector? Jumping for joy. Our team? Overjoyed. Thank you to everyone who made this historic moment possible! @dependencybonn.de @immunosens.bsky.social @econtribute.bsky.social
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A cheering crowd.
May 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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A landmark success! The University of Bonn secured funding for all six existing Clusters of Excellence and both new initiatives – more than any other German university. More: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/095-...

© G. Hübl, V. Lannert, M. Thürbach/ECONtribute, J. F. Saba/UKB, S. Wegener/ML4Q; N. Wietrich
A collage with symbolic images of all eight clusters of excellence. A man working on a machine, an observatory, two people in a field, a woman writing something on a piece of paper, a woman in front of a device, a man writing something on a blackboard, an exhibition, a woman looking through a telescope.
May 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Die #Exzellenzcluster stehen fest: Heute hat die Exzellenzkommission 70 Projekte zur Förderung ausgewählt. 45 Cluster werden fortgesetzt, 25 neu eingerichtet. Die Förderung beginnt ab 1. Jan. 2026 für 7 Jahre, die Fördersumme beträgt insg. 539 Mio. €/Jahr. Die Liste: www.dfg.de/resource/blo... 1/3
Deutschlandkarte der Verteilung der Exzellenzcluster auf Bundesländer und Universitäten.
May 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM