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Congratulations as KIM turns ten! The three letters for the Communication, Information and Media Centre, KIM, stand for the University of Konstanz's Library and IT services. In an interview, director Oliver Kohl-Frey reveals why a library would link up with IT services, which hidden treasures the Rara room holds, and what three wishes he has for KIM.

The University of Konstanz's Communication, Information, Media Centre (KIM) has three impressive reasons to celebrate this year: 10 years of KIM, 55 years of KIM Basic Services and 60 years of the Library. The university celebrated these historic milestones at the end of the summer semester 2024.

On 04th of September 2024, the health magazine ‘Doc Fischer’ will address the question ‘Why am I not getting full?’. The programme will be broadcast on SWR at 20:15. The filming for the interview with Britta Renner took place on 16 August 2024 in Constance.

In a recent study published in Nature (doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07747-9), a group of researchers provided a comprehensive genomic characterization of colorectal carcinoma (CRC), a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, through whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of 2,023 samples, identifying novel driver genes, molecular subgroups, and potential clinical implications.

Auch bei der Personalauswahl an Universitäten kommt es nicht nur auf Fachwissen an. Platzhirsche haben keine Chance. Nettes Mittelmaß setzt sich durch.

During the summer break, we have time to look beyond the daily news cycle. This is especially relevant for migration where the flurry of themes sometimes spins so fast that even experts risk losing track. 30 Minutes are ample time to discuss the fundamentals in the GEYER & NIESMANN - THE POLITICS PODCAST (‘Migration and the borders’, 27 July 2024; in German) together with Judith Kohlenberger: Is Europe experiencing a loss of control? Can the borders be closed? How will the deaths in the…

Last Thursday provided an opportunity to experience the world of Lake Constance up close. Highlights included fascinating microscope images of the predatory glass water flea Leptodora and intriguing insights into the increased phytoplankton growth observed this year.

Last Thursday provided an opportunity to experience the world of Lake Constance up close. Highlights included fascinating microscope images of the predatory glass water flea Leptodora and intriguing insights into the increased phytoplankton growth observed this year.