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Campus photo hike

To illustrate the biodiversity on campus, the university is inviting people to take part in the “Nature Positive Photo Competition”. On July 7, everyone is invited to take part in a photo walk of approx. 2-3 hours with professional nature photographers on campus.

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TransferRad - a mobile presentation platform

In a joint project between the University of Constance, the PH Thurgau and the HTWG Konstanz, funded by the Lake Constance Four-Country Region Science Network, a solar-powered bicycle trailer is being developed to bring universities together with other people from society.

Innovations-Boost für die Gesundheitsindustrie

Das diesjährige Fachforum "Wissenschaft trifft Wirtschaft", gemeinsam veranstaltet von BioLAGO e.V. und der Universität Konstanz, brachte mehr als 70 Interessierte aus Forschung und Industrie zusammen, um gemeinsam Einblicke in zukunftsweisende Technologien der Gesundheitsbranche zu erhalten. Im Mittelpunkt der Veranstaltung standen Themen wie „Wasser als universelles Lösungsmittel chemischer Synthesen “ oder „Medikamentenentwicklung mit Hilfe von KI“.

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Science up close: Successful school excursion with the research vessel

Last Thursday, pupils from Schule Schloss Gaienhofen immersed themselves in the world of limnological research under the guidance of Prof. Dr. David Schleheck and Maxima Gebhardt. From the microscopic examination of plankton to the analysis of ecological data - the event offered valuable insights into the complex processes of the lake and demonstrated the importance of scientific work for environmental protection.

forum.konstanz school excursion

Eight pupils from Ellenrieder-Gymnasium visited the research vessel “Robert Lauterborn” and experienced exciting insights into the underwater world of Lake Constance.

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2024 Nature positive photo competition has started

In the 2024 Nature Positive photo competition, everyone is welcome to submit photos of the University of Konstanz campus by July, 15th in the categories (i) plants / fungi, (ii) animals, (iii) landscape / community or (iv) people & nature. Selected photos will be exhibited in the Lake Constance Nature Museum and in the university library.

Lake excursions

As part of forum.konstanz, the Limnological Institute at the University of Konstanz offers the opportunity to take part in a trip on the research vessel "Robert Lauterborn" and to watch and take part in the taking of water samples.

For the dates in August and September, inquiries can now be made using our form.

Water research: Visit the research ship in the harbor of Konstanz

The forum.konstanz, the Limnological Institute and the vhs are offering a cooperation event with a visit to the research ship, where water samples can be examined using binoculars and a microscope. The event will take place on April 27th at 2 p.m. in the harbor of Konstanz.