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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · 10h

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.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · 12h

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...

#UniBonnInternational

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · 6d

🌍💸 “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

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · 12d

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...

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...
@erc.europa.eu @mluerig.bsky.social @aschiprowski.bsky.social

(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

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jul 8

🎉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...
(c) Marc John/Uni Bonn
#UniversityOfBonn #ForeverUniBonn

Group photo: graduates celebrated the 20th anniversary of ist Universitätsfest in the Hofgarten.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jul 3

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?

YouTube video by Universität Bonn

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jul 1

🕸️🐺 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...
© Jens Hamann

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.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congrats 👏

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jun 27

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.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jun 25

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-...
© AG Mass/University of Bonn

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.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jun 23

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.
© Barbara Frommann/University of Bonn
#InternationalPartnerDays #UniBonn

Gruppenfoto: Teilnehmer*innen bei den International Partner Days an der Universität Bonn

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jun 20

📖 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

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Jun 2

👁️ 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...

© Sankara Eye Foundation India/UKB

Cataract surgery at Sankara Eye Hospital India is recorded on video.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 28

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-...
© Photo: epd/M. Uschmann

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 27

💐 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-...
© Barbara Frommann/University of Bonn
#GenderStudies #WomenInResearch

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.

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 22

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
© V. Lannert/G. Hübl/Uni Bonn

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 22

Wir freuen uns sehr!

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations!! 😍

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Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 22

We are thrilled!

Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · May 22

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.

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · May 22

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.

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · May 22

Die zukünftig geförderten #Exzellenzcluster werden bekannt gegeben! In ca. einer halben Stunde startet unser Livestream auf Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRVw...
@wissenschaftsrat.de

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Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation @immunosens.bsky.social · May 20

🚨 Extended deadline! #Apply now for the 4th International School on Advanced Immunology!

The #school is hosted by our Cluster of @unibonn.bsky.social and Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) of the Osaka University. 🇯🇵 🇩🇪

Visit our homepage for more information: www.advanced-immunology.net

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