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Thursday, 04. July 2024
Of science and conscience
© Pixabay, dmncwndrlchIn public statements by researchers, it is sometimes difficult to separate private persons from their official roles. Political scientist Gabriele Spilker shares how this can work. read more -
Thursday, 04. July 2024
Studying narratives in order to understand society
The term "narrative" is being used in more and more contexts – from research to feature reporting and statements by politicians. But what does it actually mean? And why does it make sense for researchers to take a closer look at it? read more -
Friday, 28. June 2024
Following your nose into the swarm
Locusts adapt their sense of smell to better detect sparse food sources in crowded swarms of up to billion animals, as researchers from the Cluster of Excellence Collective Behaviour at the University of Konstanz discovered. They published their results in the journal Nature Communication. read more -
Monday, 27. May 2024
Tracking animals without markers in the wild
© Pexels, Robert SoResearchers from the Cluster of Excellence Collective Behaviour developed a computer vision framework for posture estimation and identity tracking which they can use in indoor environments as well as in the wild. read more - © Vlad Demartsev
Tuesday, 21. May 2024
Meerkat chit-chat
Konstanz researchers unravel the vocal interactions of meerkat groups and show they use two different types of interactions to stay in touch. read more
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Wednesday, 15. May 2024
Students discover new worlds at the University of Konstanz
© Anna Stöckl, CASCBResearchers from the University of Konstanz gave students insight into the perception of insects as part of the Hegau-Bodensee-Seminar. read more -
Tuesday, 14. May 2024
When research questions emerge from your own life
© Jessica Lewis, thepaintedsquareChristina Felfe de Ormeño is a full-time professor with three children. In March 2020, she – like many other parents – had lots to manage, including teaching classes virtually, caring for her children and supervising their homeschooling activities. read more -
Tuesday, 14. May 2024
A bike courier for research: Cycling from Konstanz to Oslo
© Nils WeidmannAt the end of May 2024, Nils Weidmann, a professor of political science at the University of Konstanz, starts his third business trip by bicycle – this time from Konstanz to Oslo. read more -
Monday, 13. May 2024
Career paths must become more reliable
© Pexels, Ono KosukiAt a podium discussion, experts from higher education and union representatives debated the future of academic careers – and a new model at the University of Konstanz. read more Friday, 10. May 2024
"Z'sämme!"
Swiss-German culture of academic collaboration on a firm foundation: Perspectives from the conference "Z’sämme | Zusammen!" hosted by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg. read more