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Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft @w-s-w.org · Mar 7
💡 German universities must take a strategic approach to global recruitment to stay competitive in the evolving international academic landscape, says Cathleen Fisher, one of our Experts on International Mobility.

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A strategic approach to global recruitment
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Call for entries 📣 The international €350K #EinsteinFoundationAward honors researchers and institutions across all scientific disciplines working to advance #research quality and integrity.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Please share! 🌍
➡️ award.einsteinfoundation.de
#OpenScience #reproducibility
January 26, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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📢 The new annual theme of the Wübben sandpit program is “Un­der­stan­ding, shaping & transforming bu­reau­cra­cy.” Re­se­ar­chers from all di­sci­pli­nes can apply by March 31, 2026, by sub­mit­ting a two-page concept. The Foun­da­ti­on funds each sandpit with up to €50,000.
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Un­der­stan­ding, shaping, and trans­forming bu­reau­cra­cy
January 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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📢 With the support of Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft, Jan Schwab, an internationally recognized expert in spinal cord injuries, transferred from The Ohio State University (USA) to Berlin. #Funding #Research #AcademicSky #MedSky #AcademicMobility
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Jan Schwab, Professor for Clinical and Experimental Pa­ra­ple­gio­lo­gi­cal Re­se­arch, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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WSW | Curious Minds Light Up the Dark
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December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Re­se­arch lights up the dark – in every season. Wübben Stif­tung Wis­sen­schaft wishes you happy ho­li­days and a great start to 2026, filled with op­ti­mism, drive, and cu­rio­si­ty. If you count yours­elf among the "Curious Minds" who love a good puzzle (& speak German), try solving ours! Link 👇
Curious Minds Light Up the Dark
December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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⛏️Last week experts from various disciplines gathe­red in In­gel­heim for an in­ten­si­ve Sandpit Work­shop funded by @w-s-w.org with the focus on the safe use of ge­ne­ra­ti­ve AI for bio­lo­gi­cal se­quen­ces. Recommendations paper to be published soon. Stay tuned!
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Sandpit attendees in Ingelheim
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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👏 Congratulations @redebrrepro.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Congratulations @simine.com 👏
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Congratulations Max 👏 - we are also looking forward to the Sandpit on ge­ne­ra­ti­ve AI for bio­lo­gi­cal se­quen­ces this week
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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👏 Congratulations to the winners of the #EinsteinFoundationAward 🏆, who are striving to improve the quality of science and research, make it more transparent 🔍, and ensure more reproducible results 🔁.
einsteinberlin.bsky.social Einstein Foundation Berlin @einsteinberlin.bsky.social · Nov 24
We proudly present the winners of the #EinsteinFoundationAward for Promoting Quality in Research 2025! The jury has selected outstanding contributions that promote research quality around the world!
In coop w/ QUEST Center @bihatcharite.bsky.social
www.einsteinfoundation.de/presse/2025/... (1/5)
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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✨scientific queries
✏️AI in molecular design:
Maximilian Sprang @unimainz.bsky.social
Georges Hattab @rki.de @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social

🤖Assistive robotics
Julia Starke @uniluebeck.bsky.social
Isabell Wochner @unituebingen.bsky.social @tueneurocampus.bsky.social @hih-tuebingen.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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📢 Wübben Stiftung to fund sandpit workshops on AI: One on using generative AI in #molecular design and the other on assistive #robotics in #rehabilitation and care. The aim: initiate new research projects, and signpost responsible ways of handling data & AI. #AcademicSky

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Wübben Foundation Sandpit Funding
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Our university established professorships in #Marketing & Technology and #AI -guided #ProteinDesign, supported by the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft. The professorships were appointed to David Finken and Thomas Schlichthärle (pictured): go.tum.de/670372

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New endowed professorships for marketing and protein design
With the support of the Wübben Stiftung, TUM has established a professorship for Marketing & Technology and a professorship for AI-guided Protein Design.
go.tum.de
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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📸 Uni­ver­si­tät Münster
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🪴Plant biologist @hazaklab.bsky.social deciphers the molecular language of plants with the aim of making crop plants more resilient & productive 💪 in the context of climate change. With the support of Wübben Stiftung, she transferred to the University of Münster.
Read the portrait here rb.gy/791nc8
How to decode the hidden signals of plants, Ora Hazak, Wübben Foundation Fellow
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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In Kooperation mit @jungeakademie.bsky.social und SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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🟢🟢🟢 Irritieren Sie mich - mit Bernhard Pörksen

„Wir glauben durch den Abwurf von ein paar Paletten mit iPads an einem regnerischen Morgen über den Schulgebäuden der Republik auf das magische Emporwachsen von Medienkompetenz warten zu können.“

👉 Zur Aufzeichnung
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Irritieren Sie mich #6: Zwischen Empörung und Erkenntnis - mit Bernhard Pörksen
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October 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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🚀 Wübben Stiftung is providing €1.2M to fund new international appointments at German universities.
💻 Pooja Rani joins University Mannheim to make software more sustainable & accessible.
🧠 David Finken moves to @tum.de to explore how immersive tech & AI shape decision-making.
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Ankunft Arrivals 2025 Airport Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft
October 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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💡 We are looking for bold project ideas on Big Data in the #Humanities for our #Sandpit format!
👩‍🎓Who can apply: Researchers from PhD level onwards at German universities
💶 Funding: €50,000 for a three-day event
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025
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#funding #research #academicsky
Big Data in the humanities - call for applications
October 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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From identifying global #research hubs to targeted outreach and hiring timelines, success lies in proactive engagement, visibility & strong support. This article explores how universities can move beyond passive hiring & embrace international recruitment strategically.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Congratulations 💐 Samira Quanz & Emily Reichel 🚀
September 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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5 researchers moved from #Harvard, #Stanford, #Princeton, #QueenMary University/London & the University of Southern Denmark to take up professorships at German universities supported by @w-s-w.org. #quantum research, #climate policy, #migration, #plastic degradation
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#AcademicSky
September 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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55 outstanding students begin their final year of study with a Wübben Grant of €1,000 per month for one year. The grantees come from 12 countries, more than half of them are women. The programs of study reflect the breadth of cutting-edge research.

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#AcademicSky
55 students begin their final year of study with a scholarship from the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft. The program is aimed at outstandingly curious and talented students from all subject areas.
September 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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"Violeta Moreno-Lax exemplifies what Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft aims to fund: academic excellence grounded in a truly international perspective. Her work on international and EU law shapes global discourse on fundamental rights far beyond national boundaries."
hertieschool.bsky.social Hertie School @hertieschool.bsky.social · Sep 3
We're delighted to announce that Violeta Moreno-Lax has joined the Hertie School as Professor of International Law and the Director of the @hertiecfr.bsky.social. Professor Moreno-Lax will focus on value conflicts and will take part in a panel at the Opening of the Academic Year on 10 September.
September 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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🏅 Know an outstanding individual, a small team of researchers, or an institution that would be a strong candidate for the #EinsteinFoundationAward?
▶️ You can now recommend them at any time throughout the year: award.einsteinfoundation.de/recommend-a-...
August 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM