HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies
@hitsters.bsky.social
Est. 2010 by physicist & SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira & Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. Basic research in natural, mathematical, and computer sciences. Application areas range from molecular biology to astrophysics.
Astroinformatics 2026 is coming to Cologne!🌠
📅 23–27 February 2026 | University of Cologne
Dive into AI, big data, and the future of astronomy.
More info 👉 ai2026.astro.uni-koeln.de
#Astroinformatics2026 #AI #Astronomy #DataScience
📅 23–27 February 2026 | University of Cologne
Dive into AI, big data, and the future of astronomy.
More info 👉 ai2026.astro.uni-koeln.de
#Astroinformatics2026 #AI #Astronomy #DataScience
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Astroinformatics 2026 is coming to Cologne!🌠
📅 23–27 February 2026 | University of Cologne
Dive into AI, big data, and the future of astronomy.
More info 👉 ai2026.astro.uni-koeln.de
#Astroinformatics2026 #AI #Astronomy #DataScience
📅 23–27 February 2026 | University of Cologne
Dive into AI, big data, and the future of astronomy.
More info 👉 ai2026.astro.uni-koeln.de
#Astroinformatics2026 #AI #Astronomy #DataScience
We extend our sincere congratulations to Gesa Schoenberger, who, in her capacity as Managing Director of HITS, has led HeiGIT with outstanding dedication over the past six years. And we congratulate Stefan Gumbrich as he begins his new role. 🎉
HeiGIT welcomes Stefan Gumbrich as new Managing Director!
Stefan, our former Innovation Manager with a PhD in Informatics and 20+ years at IBM, succeeds Gesa Schönberger. Thank you, Gesa, for your exceptional leadership. Onward with open geoinformation for social good!
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Stefan, our former Innovation Manager with a PhD in Informatics and 20+ years at IBM, succeeds Gesa Schönberger. Thank you, Gesa, for your exceptional leadership. Onward with open geoinformation for social good!
heigit.org/heigit-welco...
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We extend our sincere congratulations to Gesa Schoenberger, who, in her capacity as Managing Director of HITS, has led HeiGIT with outstanding dedication over the past six years. And we congratulate Stefan Gumbrich as he begins his new role. 🎉
HITS goes Mexico🎉
Iliana Cortés, PhD student in the Astroinformatics Group at HITS, visited her home country, Mexico, to give a talk to students about her research. ✨🌌
Sharing science like this sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of scientists!💡
#Astroinformatics #WomenInSTEM
Iliana Cortés, PhD student in the Astroinformatics Group at HITS, visited her home country, Mexico, to give a talk to students about her research. ✨🌌
Sharing science like this sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of scientists!💡
#Astroinformatics #WomenInSTEM
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
HITS goes Mexico🎉
Iliana Cortés, PhD student in the Astroinformatics Group at HITS, visited her home country, Mexico, to give a talk to students about her research. ✨🌌
Sharing science like this sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of scientists!💡
#Astroinformatics #WomenInSTEM
Iliana Cortés, PhD student in the Astroinformatics Group at HITS, visited her home country, Mexico, to give a talk to students about her research. ✨🌌
Sharing science like this sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of scientists!💡
#Astroinformatics #WomenInSTEM
The Winter Workshop on Stellar Astrophysics is back and registration is open! ✨
Join us for 3 days of inspiring talks and discussions on supernovae, stellar binaries and stellar hydrodynamics.
🗓️ 15-17 December 2025
📍Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
Secure your spot now 👉 wsa.h-its.org
Join us for 3 days of inspiring talks and discussions on supernovae, stellar binaries and stellar hydrodynamics.
🗓️ 15-17 December 2025
📍Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
Secure your spot now 👉 wsa.h-its.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Winter Workshop on Stellar Astrophysics is back and registration is open! ✨
Join us for 3 days of inspiring talks and discussions on supernovae, stellar binaries and stellar hydrodynamics.
🗓️ 15-17 December 2025
📍Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
Secure your spot now 👉 wsa.h-its.org
Join us for 3 days of inspiring talks and discussions on supernovae, stellar binaries and stellar hydrodynamics.
🗓️ 15-17 December 2025
📍Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
Secure your spot now 👉 wsa.h-its.org
🍁 Hello November! 🍁
Shorter days, chilly breezes – cozy season is here with a splash of RED!
Especially during the dark months, the big red lamps in the HITS coffee bar radiate warmth, turning it into a favorite spot for HITSters to enjoy a hot beverage and chat about science with peers. ☕🗯️
Shorter days, chilly breezes – cozy season is here with a splash of RED!
Especially during the dark months, the big red lamps in the HITS coffee bar radiate warmth, turning it into a favorite spot for HITSters to enjoy a hot beverage and chat about science with peers. ☕🗯️
November 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🍁 Hello November! 🍁
Shorter days, chilly breezes – cozy season is here with a splash of RED!
Especially during the dark months, the big red lamps in the HITS coffee bar radiate warmth, turning it into a favorite spot for HITSters to enjoy a hot beverage and chat about science with peers. ☕🗯️
Shorter days, chilly breezes – cozy season is here with a splash of RED!
Especially during the dark months, the big red lamps in the HITS coffee bar radiate warmth, turning it into a favorite spot for HITSters to enjoy a hot beverage and chat about science with peers. ☕🗯️
Pearls of dew cling to the web, glinting like ghostly sparks. Spider silk, resilient at the molecular level, holds tension and purpose, showing that even in stillness, effort endures. Shadows twist and the web waits patiently and sinisterly alive. 🕸️ #HappyHalloween
Photo © HITS
Photo © HITS
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Pearls of dew cling to the web, glinting like ghostly sparks. Spider silk, resilient at the molecular level, holds tension and purpose, showing that even in stillness, effort endures. Shadows twist and the web waits patiently and sinisterly alive. 🕸️ #HappyHalloween
Photo © HITS
Photo © HITS
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 6th Biological Diffusion and Brownian Dynamics Brainstorm #BDBDB6 on 11–12 December 2025 (online).
Join us for discussions on the latest experimental and theoretical advances in biological diffusion.
Register here: bdbdb6.h-its.org
Join us for discussions on the latest experimental and theoretical advances in biological diffusion.
Register here: bdbdb6.h-its.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 6th Biological Diffusion and Brownian Dynamics Brainstorm #BDBDB6 on 11–12 December 2025 (online).
Join us for discussions on the latest experimental and theoretical advances in biological diffusion.
Register here: bdbdb6.h-its.org
Join us for discussions on the latest experimental and theoretical advances in biological diffusion.
Register here: bdbdb6.h-its.org
Saying goodbye to Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com, our Journalist in Residence 2025! From April to October 2025, he inspired the HITS community with his storytelling and insights. We’re grateful for his time and wish him all the best!
👉 More on his residency and impact: www.h-its.org/2025/10/29/j...
👉 More on his residency and impact: www.h-its.org/2025/10/29/j...
Jackson Ryan – Journalist in Residence 2025 - HITS
From April to October 2025, Australian science journalist Jackson Ryan was the 13th Journalist in Residence at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical ...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Saying goodbye to Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com, our Journalist in Residence 2025! From April to October 2025, he inspired the HITS community with his storytelling and insights. We’re grateful for his time and wish him all the best!
👉 More on his residency and impact: www.h-its.org/2025/10/29/j...
👉 More on his residency and impact: www.h-its.org/2025/10/29/j...
Welcome Darija to the SIMPLAIX Team!
📣Meet our new Project Assistant Darija Stein.👋
With Britta Schläger stepping down as Project Manager, Darija will take over key responsibilities as the new Project Assistant. Thanks Britta and a warm welcome to Darija. We’re looking forward to achieving new milestones together!
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With Britta Schläger stepping down as Project Manager, Darija will take over key responsibilities as the new Project Assistant. Thanks Britta and a warm welcome to Darija. We’re looking forward to achieving new milestones together!
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October 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Welcome Darija to the SIMPLAIX Team!
The HITSoccer Team joined TU-KL and DFKI for a friendly tournament on 10 October. While there was a touch of friendly competition, the real goal was to come together and connect with colleagues across institutions. Many thanks to all participants and organizers for a successful and enjoyable event.⚽
October 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The HITSoccer Team joined TU-KL and DFKI for a friendly tournament on 10 October. While there was a touch of friendly competition, the real goal was to come together and connect with colleagues across institutions. Many thanks to all participants and organizers for a successful and enjoyable event.⚽
Couldn’t make it to the HITS Colloquium with Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi @raphaelhirschi.bsky.social? No need to go supernova about it – we’ve got you covered!
🎬 Catch the full talk on YouTube now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziA2...
🎬 Catch the full talk on YouTube now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziA2...
HITS Colloquium: Raphael Hirschi on massive stars and renewable energy
YouTube video by TheHITSters
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October 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Couldn’t make it to the HITS Colloquium with Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi @raphaelhirschi.bsky.social? No need to go supernova about it – we’ve got you covered!
🎬 Catch the full talk on YouTube now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziA2...
🎬 Catch the full talk on YouTube now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziA2...
Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com, HITS Journalist in Residence 2025, captivated a full house at DAI Heidelberg with stories from 50 days in Antarctica and insights on science-journalist collaboration. A bittersweet farewell marking the end of Jack’s residency at HITS!
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Photos © HITS
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com, HITS Journalist in Residence 2025, captivated a full house at DAI Heidelberg with stories from 50 days in Antarctica and insights on science-journalist collaboration. A bittersweet farewell marking the end of Jack’s residency at HITS!
Photos © HITS
Photos © HITS
Tonight at 8 PM | DAI Heidelberg
Award-winning science journalist Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com shares stories from 50 days in Antarctica – from penguins and seals to the scientists working to protect the continent.
🎟️ Free entry. Register here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Award-winning science journalist Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com shares stories from 50 days in Antarctica – from penguins and seals to the scientists working to protect the continent.
🎟️ Free entry. Register here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Tonight at 8 PM | DAI Heidelberg
Award-winning science journalist Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com shares stories from 50 days in Antarctica – from penguins and seals to the scientists working to protect the continent.
🎟️ Free entry. Register here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Award-winning science journalist Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com shares stories from 50 days in Antarctica – from penguins and seals to the scientists working to protect the continent.
🎟️ Free entry. Register here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
We were pleased to host Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi @raphaelhirschi.bsky.social for his HITS Colloquium talk on massive stars and storing renewable energy. The event offered valuable insights and lively discussions.
Recording of the talk coming soon on YouTube.
Photos © HITS
Recording of the talk coming soon on YouTube.
Photos © HITS
October 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We were pleased to host Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi @raphaelhirschi.bsky.social for his HITS Colloquium talk on massive stars and storing renewable energy. The event offered valuable insights and lively discussions.
Recording of the talk coming soon on YouTube.
Photos © HITS
Recording of the talk coming soon on YouTube.
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Haven’t registered yet? 👀 Time’s ticking ⏰Go grab your spot before it’s too late! 🎟️ We promise it’ll be worth it – see you next week at DAI Heidelberg. 👍
#ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #JournalistinResidence #GeistHeidelberg #Antarctica #DAI #HITS
#ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #JournalistinResidence #GeistHeidelberg #Antarctica #DAI #HITS
📣 Get ready for a lecture with HITS Journalist in Residence 2025 Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com on 22 Oct, 8.00pm at the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut (DAI) Heidelberg.
Free and in English – don’t miss it! ❄️🐧
Registration and more info here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
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Free and in English – don’t miss it! ❄️🐧
Registration and more info here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Photo © HITS
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Haven’t registered yet? 👀 Time’s ticking ⏰Go grab your spot before it’s too late! 🎟️ We promise it’ll be worth it – see you next week at DAI Heidelberg. 👍
#ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #JournalistinResidence #GeistHeidelberg #Antarctica #DAI #HITS
#ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #JournalistinResidence #GeistHeidelberg #Antarctica #DAI #HITS
🎉It was an honor to celebrate 30 remarkable years of the Klaus Tschira Foundation!
It's inspiring to see decades of impact in STEM and science communication and we're excited for many more years of collaboration and innovation!
Photos © Annette Mueck
#KlausTschiraFoundation #STEM #Anniversary
It's inspiring to see decades of impact in STEM and science communication and we're excited for many more years of collaboration and innovation!
Photos © Annette Mueck
#KlausTschiraFoundation #STEM #Anniversary
October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎉It was an honor to celebrate 30 remarkable years of the Klaus Tschira Foundation!
It's inspiring to see decades of impact in STEM and science communication and we're excited for many more years of collaboration and innovation!
Photos © Annette Mueck
#KlausTschiraFoundation #STEM #Anniversary
It's inspiring to see decades of impact in STEM and science communication and we're excited for many more years of collaboration and innovation!
Photos © Annette Mueck
#KlausTschiraFoundation #STEM #Anniversary
📣 Get ready for a lecture with HITS Journalist in Residence 2025 Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com on 22 Oct, 8.00pm at the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut (DAI) Heidelberg.
Free and in English – don’t miss it! ❄️🐧
Registration and more info here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Photo © HITS
Free and in English – don’t miss it! ❄️🐧
Registration and more info here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Photo © HITS
October 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
📣 Get ready for a lecture with HITS Journalist in Residence 2025 Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com on 22 Oct, 8.00pm at the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut (DAI) Heidelberg.
Free and in English – don’t miss it! ❄️🐧
Registration and more info here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Photo © HITS
Free and in English – don’t miss it! ❄️🐧
Registration and more info here: www.geist-heidelberg.de/en/program/d...
Photo © HITS
Don’t miss our next HITS Colloquium with Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi @raphaelhirschi.bsky.social from Keele University. 💫
He will talk about massive stars and storing solar energy on Earth.🔋☀️ Join online or watch later on YouTube!
More information: ow.ly/tO5c50XaueP
He will talk about massive stars and storing solar energy on Earth.🔋☀️ Join online or watch later on YouTube!
More information: ow.ly/tO5c50XaueP
October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Don’t miss our next HITS Colloquium with Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi @raphaelhirschi.bsky.social from Keele University. 💫
He will talk about massive stars and storing solar energy on Earth.🔋☀️ Join online or watch later on YouTube!
More information: ow.ly/tO5c50XaueP
He will talk about massive stars and storing solar energy on Earth.🔋☀️ Join online or watch later on YouTube!
More information: ow.ly/tO5c50XaueP
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Die Leopoldina begrüßt zwei neue Vizepräsidenten: Thomas Lengauer, emeritierter Direktor am @mpi-inf.mpg.de, und Thomas Boehm, emeritus Forschungsgruppenleiter am @mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social. Neu ins Akademie-Präsidium wurde zudem Ferdi Schüth, Direktor am MPI für Kohlenforschung, gewählt.
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Die Leopoldina begrüßt zwei neue Vizepräsidenten: Thomas Lengauer, emeritierter Direktor am @mpi-inf.mpg.de, und Thomas Boehm, emeritus Forschungsgruppenleiter am @mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social. Neu ins Akademie-Präsidium wurde zudem Ferdi Schüth, Direktor am MPI für Kohlenforschung, gewählt.
Join us for The Future of NLP 2025 – the first event in the new HITS “The Future of” series, exploring the cutting edge of Natural Language Processing, ML, and Large Language Models!
🗓️ 24–25 November 2025
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
🔗 Registration is now open 👉 thefutureofnlp2025.h-its.org
🗓️ 24–25 November 2025
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
🔗 Registration is now open 👉 thefutureofnlp2025.h-its.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Join us for The Future of NLP 2025 – the first event in the new HITS “The Future of” series, exploring the cutting edge of Natural Language Processing, ML, and Large Language Models!
🗓️ 24–25 November 2025
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
🔗 Registration is now open 👉 thefutureofnlp2025.h-its.org
🗓️ 24–25 November 2025
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
🔗 Registration is now open 👉 thefutureofnlp2025.h-its.org
⏰ Last chance to apply for the Journalist in Residence Program at HITS! 📝
Don’t miss this opportunity and submit your application by Sunday, 5 October here 👉 www.h-its.org/hits-job/cal...
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#JournalistInResidence #HITSResearch #ScienceCommunication
Don’t miss this opportunity and submit your application by Sunday, 5 October here 👉 www.h-its.org/hits-job/cal...
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#JournalistInResidence #HITSResearch #ScienceCommunication
October 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
⏰ Last chance to apply for the Journalist in Residence Program at HITS! 📝
Don’t miss this opportunity and submit your application by Sunday, 5 October here 👉 www.h-its.org/hits-job/cal...
Photo © HITS
#JournalistInResidence #HITSResearch #ScienceCommunication
Don’t miss this opportunity and submit your application by Sunday, 5 October here 👉 www.h-its.org/hits-job/cal...
Photo © HITS
#JournalistInResidence #HITSResearch #ScienceCommunication
🍂 October at HITS is painted in warm shades of BROWN. 🍂
Autumn means science is back in full swing after the summer break, bringing new discoveries and a touch of seasonal magic. ☕✨
#AutumnVibes #ScienceAtHITS #Ocober #Heidelberg #Institute #Theoreticalstudies #HITS
Autumn means science is back in full swing after the summer break, bringing new discoveries and a touch of seasonal magic. ☕✨
#AutumnVibes #ScienceAtHITS #Ocober #Heidelberg #Institute #Theoreticalstudies #HITS
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🍂 October at HITS is painted in warm shades of BROWN. 🍂
Autumn means science is back in full swing after the summer break, bringing new discoveries and a touch of seasonal magic. ☕✨
#AutumnVibes #ScienceAtHITS #Ocober #Heidelberg #Institute #Theoreticalstudies #HITS
Autumn means science is back in full swing after the summer break, bringing new discoveries and a touch of seasonal magic. ☕✨
#AutumnVibes #ScienceAtHITS #Ocober #Heidelberg #Institute #Theoreticalstudies #HITS
Welcome to Vagrant Gautam (@dippedrusk.com), our newest HITS Independent Postdoc, who will collaborate closely with the Natural Language Processing (NLP) group! 🎉 We’re excited to have you on board! 💻💡✨
Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/09/29/f...
Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/09/29/f...
Fair and Faithful Language Processing - HITS
Computer scientist Vagrant Gautam joined HITS as an Independent Postdoc in September 2025. The program offers young researchers the opportunity to shape ...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Welcome to Vagrant Gautam (@dippedrusk.com), our newest HITS Independent Postdoc, who will collaborate closely with the Natural Language Processing (NLP) group! 🎉 We’re excited to have you on board! 💻💡✨
Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/09/29/f...
Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/09/29/f...
Congratulations to Rostislav Fedorov on a successful PhD defense! 🎓✨ Well done!👏
Very proud of newly minted Dr. Fedorov @chemwedding.bsky.social who successfully defended his PhD thesis on #machine_learning for organic electrode materials this week @hitsters.bsky.social @uniheidelberg.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations to Rostislav Fedorov on a successful PhD defense! 🎓✨ Well done!👏
📰 HITS Newsletter Issue 3 | 2025 is out! 🚀
Highlights:
🔬Hands-on science at Explore Science
🎉Highlights from our Alumni Meeting
🌌Astrophysics breakthroughs in Nature Astronomy
💡Insights from Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi
Read more: www.h-its.org/2025/09/10/i...
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Highlights:
🔬Hands-on science at Explore Science
🎉Highlights from our Alumni Meeting
🌌Astrophysics breakthroughs in Nature Astronomy
💡Insights from Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi
Read more: www.h-its.org/2025/09/10/i...
Photos © HITS
September 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📰 HITS Newsletter Issue 3 | 2025 is out! 🚀
Highlights:
🔬Hands-on science at Explore Science
🎉Highlights from our Alumni Meeting
🌌Astrophysics breakthroughs in Nature Astronomy
💡Insights from Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi
Read more: www.h-its.org/2025/09/10/i...
Photos © HITS
Highlights:
🔬Hands-on science at Explore Science
🎉Highlights from our Alumni Meeting
🌌Astrophysics breakthroughs in Nature Astronomy
💡Insights from Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi
Read more: www.h-its.org/2025/09/10/i...
Photos © HITS