Events & Opportunities

Stay informed about the latest news and events from the Argelander Program¹¹. In addition to current topics, we would like to draw your attention to our overview of upcoming workshops. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter² as well to receive the latest information directly in your inbox.

News

Deciphering the sequence of neuronal firing³

How does the brain retain a sequence of events in memory? Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, the University Hospital Tübingen and the University of Tübingen investigated this question. Using a unique measurement technique with implanted electrodes in the human brain, they were able to test a widely accepted theory of memory processes for the first time. The response pattern of the nerve cells did not align with the theory, but could be explained by a new model. The results have now been published in the journal "Nature Neuroscience".

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Get to know the Bonn Graduate Center and its offerings⁴

The Bonn Graduate Center (BGZ) cordially invites you to its first online information event on April 4, 2025. This event provides a comprehensive introduction to the support services available for doctoral students at the University of Bonn. As part of the Argelander Program, doctoral students receive targeted support to advance their academic and professional careers.

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The Future of Peace: Focusing on Post-War Societies⁵

Following two successful intensive programs over the past few winters, which looked at current challenges in Eastern Europe and research in exile, the Cologne/Bonn Academy in Exile (CBA) is now considering the question of how societies can be shaped after a war is over with its first-ever spring school. The event will give researchers in the fields of law, politics, history, cultural studies, philology and linguistics the opportunity in lectures and rounds of discussions to grapple with the issue of peace and post-war societies on March 24 and 25, 2025.

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Postdoc Day 2025 – The Broad Spectrum of Bonn’s Science Landscape⁶

PhD – and then what? Germany’s research landscape includes a wide variety of institutions, ranging from universities and universities of applied sciences to world-renowned research centers. The Postdoc Day 2025 on Thursday, April 3, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - 18.00 p.m. offers postdocs and PhD candidates in the final phase of their doctoral studies a unique opportunity: you can explore the work of numerous non-university research institutions that are members of the Bonn Research Alliance (BORA). These institutions will introduce themselves at a “market of opportunities” and through short presentations. Additionally, many service units of the University of Bonn will showcase their support services for early-career researchers.

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“Zukunft auf dem Teller”: New education project launched on innovations in the world of nutrition⁷

“Zukunft auf dem Teller” is the name chosen for the new education project jointly-run by LizzyNet and Biology Didactics at the University of Bonn to introduce schoolchildren to sustainable approaches in food production. Running for a period of 2 years, the measure is receiving financial backing from the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt and the Stiftung Umwelt und Entwicklung Nordrhein-Westfalen.

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ENTRANCE regional conference on research cooperation with China at the University of Bonn⁸

The 2025 ENTRANCE Regional Conference, held February 20-21 at the University of Bonn, attracted a host of experts from various universities and research organizations. The main topics were Chinese research, IT and data security, and medical research cooperation.

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Potential target for MS therapy discovered⁹

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system caused by the immune system. B cells, which are a type of white blood cell, play a role in the development of MS and are thus a target for therapies. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn and the FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg identified the membrane protein MLC1 as a potential target antigen in MS. To do this, the team used a novel combination of modern techniques. The results of the work have now been published in the renowned journal “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation”.

Bonn Graduate Center at a Glance: Our Office, Your Opportunies

Not sure what the Bonn Graduate Center (BGZ) is or what services we offer for doctoral students? Get to know us and find out how the BGZ can support you throughout your doctorate and beyond. We’re happy to answer your questions!

This event series takes place on the first Friday of every month in English. Join us easily via Zoom during your lunch break – no registration required. We look forward to seeing you!