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Wednesday, 04. September 2024
Waggle dance mysteries
© James FosterHow do bees navigate when the directions in the waggle dances by other bees are fuzzy? Dive into the intriguing research on bee behaviour, which occurs on the campus at the University Konstanz, to find out this research question. read more -
Thursday, 22. August 2024
Taking on new perspectives
© GameLab, Universität KonstanzWhat possibilities does a new research setup offer? This is often not foreseeable in advance and the full range of applications only becomes apparent while the system is being used. A new 3D recording studio has just been created in the GameLab at the University of Konstanz. read more -
Tuesday, 23. July 2024
Arctic conditions instead of a warm summer in Konstanz
© Buiobuione | CC BY-SA 4.0 | https://commons.wikimedia.orgFindings from basic research make it possible to develop theories on complex topics. Yet, at some point, it becomes necessary to test such theories on concrete questions outside the lab environment. read more -
Tuesday, 23. July 2024
Academic publishers: in good company?
How do you set up a university publishing house? How does a small scientific publishing house survive in such difficult times – as a "tiny vessel navigating alongside huge tankers"? And how do researchers choose publishers for their books? read more -
Wednesday, 10. July 2024
A little coral adventure
Science is only for adults? Not at all, says biologist Christian Voolstra from the University of Konstanz. He uses various formats to pass on his knowledge about corals to children. read more -
Tuesday, 09. July 2024
Making a difference in the world together
© CAAT-EuropeIf you want to find innovative solutions to complex problems and quickly transfer them from academic research to practical applications, it is important to involve relevant stakeholders early on. 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 -
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 -
Thursday, 04. April 2024
Pacing for the long game
© Lisa Mende, University of KonstanzAfter developing a theory to explain her research findings, Christina Zuber still had a long way to go before she could hold the book in her hands – from writing, to undergoing the review process, to a final copy-editing stage. read more
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