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News from the University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Top German University in QS Sustainability Ranking

The University of Hamburg has established itself as a leading university in the field of sustainability. In the current QS Sustainability Ranking, it moved up 2 ranks and secured the top position in Germany. It also belongs to the top group internationally: It ranks 17th in Europe and 29th worldwide.

News from the University of Bochum

Neurobiology: Switching Off Fear

The extended amygdala plays a major role in assessing diffuse threats and in persistent fear reactions. Studies show that it is also involved in learning and unlearning specific fear stimuli. Katharina Spoida wants to know what happens in the brain when a fear memory is formed and how this fear is later extinguished.

Program Officer at the DWIH NY

Interview with Julia Helmes

Meet the Team: If you’ve attended one of our events, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Julia Helmes. Since 2019, she has been the Program Officer at DWIH NY, planning, organizing, and managing a wide range of events – from book presentations and panel discussions at the United Nations to our annual FUTURE FORUM conference. She’s the one making sure everything runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression. Read the interview to discover how Julia Helmes joined DWIH New York, what it means to work at the intersection of Germany and the U.S., and where she finds inspiration for her work in New York City.

News from the University of Cologne

Eight University of Cologne Researchers Among the Most Highly Cited Researchers Worldwide

The annual ranking of ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ was published as an indicator for outstanding research and the University of Cologne is represented by three biologists and five medical researchers.

News from the University of Heidelberg

Interdisciplinary Joint Project: New Bioengineering Approaches for the Automated Production of Complex Organoids

The Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung is funding Heidelberg-based research into molecular systems engineering with six million euros.

News from the University Alliance Ruhr

More than 50 new professorships

The four Research Centers and the College of the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) have established a new research hub in the Ruhr region, a renowned science metropolis. To date, 27 top international scientists have chosen to pursue their careers at UA Ruhr, joining one of its three partner universities: Ruhr University Bochum, Technical University of Dortmund, or University of Duisburg-Essen. Altogether, the centers and the college will create more than 50 new research professorships.

Co-CEO of Digity and Participant in the STEP USA University Program

Interview with Viola Bartels

Manual work often leads to physical strain and injuries – a reality Viola Bartels experienced firsthand during her work in orthopedic technology. Together with her co-founder Miguel Bravo Cabrera, she established Digity, a start-up based in Göttingen specializing in hand and finger exoskeletons. In November, both founders participated in our STEP USA University Program, a dynamic 4-day startup bootcamp held in the heart of New York City. The program offered interactive seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities, helping them lay the groundwork for a successful expansion into the U.S. market. In this interview, we explore the origins of Digity, hear about the founders’ experiences with the STEP USA University program, and learn what’s next on the journey for this innovative German startup.