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Holger Impekoven
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Vice Provost, University of Bonn, Germany, @unibonn.bsky.social #unibonn;
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unibonn.bsky.social
A landmark success! The University of Bonn secured funding for all six existing Clusters of Excellence and both new initiatives – more than any other German university. More: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/095-...

© G. Hübl, V. Lannert, M. Thürbach/ECONtribute, J. F. Saba/UKB, S. Wegener/ML4Q; N. Wietrich
A collage with symbolic images of all eight clusters of excellence. A man working on a machine, an observatory, two people in a field, a woman writing something on a piece of paper, a woman in front of a device, a man writing something on a blackboard, an exhibition, a woman looking through a telescope.
May 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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emollick.bsky.social
Many of the most important “prompt engineering” skills are just management skills: clearly understanding the task to be done and what information is needed to do it; explaining the task to the AI; giving useful feedback to improve outputs; & generalizing lessons learned into a process.
May 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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unibonn.bsky.social
Since Aug 1, Prof. Ilona Grunwald Kadow is our new vice rector for #research & #career development. In a podcast with Dr. Katja Fels, the neuroscientist shares her view and the goals she sets for her term. Listen now (German only): www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/tief...
Vice Rector Ilona Grunwald Kadow talks with Dr. Katja Fels.
April 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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germanu15.bsky.social
Wir begrüßen den Koalitionsvertrag von CDU/CSU & SPD als starkes Signal für die Wissenschaft. Viele Forderungen finden sich wieder, u.a.:

✅ Sanierungsoffensive
✅ 30 % Programmpauschale
✅ Dynamisierung Zukunftsvertrag
✅ 1000-Köpfe-Programm

Jetzt zählt die Umsetzung. Mehr: bit.ly/42ke90c
April 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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unibonn.bsky.social
Thank you for 1000 followers! We are thrilled to have reached this little milestone with you. Thank you for your interest in #UniBonn. We look forward to continuing to share knowledge and strengthen our Bluesky community 🚀😊

© Volker Lannert / Uni Bonn
Das Hauptgebäude der Uni Bonn aus Vogelperspektive. Mitarbeitende der Uni stehen in der Mitte des Innenhofs und formen zusammen die Zahl 1000. / A bird's eye view of the main building of the University of Bonn. University employees stand in the middle of the inner courtyard and form the number 1000.
March 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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🎉 Today's the day: our mathematician Prof. Angkana Rüland receives the prestigious #LeibnizPreis! Join us at 5 PM (CET) for the live stream of the award ceremony on the @dfg.de YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@DFGbewegt

© Volker Lannert / Uni Bonn
Portrait of Prof. Angkana Rüland
March 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
impekoven.bsky.social
Particularly like this one!
March 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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science.org
Breaking news: Thousands of researchers and their supporters, including recently fired federal workers, have gathered across the U.S. in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration. scim.ag/41zlPv4
Thousands gather across U.S. in Stand Up for Science events
Scientists rally across the country in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration
scim.ag
March 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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fromtga.bsky.social
US & W Europe once had a 'twin-track' approach to Soviet Union: engagement & deterrence.
Europe now needs a 'twin-track' approach to US: engagement & independence.
Do for Ukraine & ourselves what *Trump's* US won't do, until the Other America returns.
Starting tomorrow.
Opinion | A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
impekoven.bsky.social
Ein sehr hörenswerter Beitrag über den Kompromiss als soziale Technik und zentrale Grundlage unserer Demokratie(fähigkeit). Danke @mbraun.bsky.social für diesen gerade aktuell wichtigen Impuls!
unibonn.bsky.social Universität Bonn @unibonn.bsky.social · Feb 6
‘The political compromise is dead’: Prof Dr @mbraun.bsky.social discusses this hypothesis in the new episode of our podcast #Hypothesis.
Tune into the latest episode of the University´s German language podcast series:
www.podcaster.de/webplayer/?i...
Portrait Prof Dr Matthias Braun
February 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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The Lamarr Institute, the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn have developed an AI-based method to improve the visualisation of nerve tracts in the brain. This advance promises to make neurosurgery safer in the future. Read more: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/026-...
#AIinMedicine
An AI-generated image. It is a blue brain that is illuminated orange in the center.
February 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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hochholdingerf.bsky.social
On this day 160 years ago (Feb, 8, 1865), Mendel gave the first of two talks about his experiments with peas 🫛 at the „Naturforschenden Verein“ (natural scientist’s club) in Brünn/Brno (then 🇦🇹 now 🇨🇿).
February 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Simon Stellmer! Amazing research!
The image is showing the ring-laser-lesearch-lab with Simon Stellmer and his colleague. Simon Stellmer Receives ERC Proof of Concept Grant The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Simon Stellmer, a member of the ML4Q Excellence Cluster at the University of Bonn, a "Proof of Concept Grant" for his project "GyroRevolutionPlus." With €150,000 in funding over 18 months, Stellmer aims to prepare his groundbreaking quantum physics research for commercial applications. This marks his second success in the program, following a grant in 2023 for his earlier project "GyroRevolution." The innovative precision sensors developed by Stellmer's team improve the accuracy of ring laser gyroscopes, which measure subtle Earth movements and structural changes. These sensors hold potential for enhancing earthquake and landslide predictions and monitoring large structures like bridges and dams for minute shifts, ensuring stability and early intervention. Advancing High-Precision Rotation Sensors The project builds on quantum physics research, introducing new gyroscope technology with unparalleled sensitivity at low rotation rates. While traditional sensors like ring lasers have limits, Stellmer's team has created high-precision gyroscopes, including a four-by-four-meter model. The ERC funding will support the development of smaller, robust versions for practical use, including standardized deployment in boreholes to monitor ground movements. Two Consecutive ERC Grants Stellmer's achievements began with a 2017 ERC Starting Grant and progressed through the 2023 Proof of Concept grant, during which his team validated the technology, conducted market analysis, and filed patents. With the latest funding, the project aims to spin off as a startup, finalize commercialization, and identify business partners and market strategies. Sandra Speer, head of the Transfer Center enaCom, which supports the project, highlights its significance: "The practical applications of this innovative technology, from disaster prevention to structural safety, showcase its immense societal and market potential." enaCom provides scouting and advisory services to transition research into successful startups or spin-offs.
January 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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If you're looking for in-depth yet practical guidance in the field of AI, look no further than Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social
oneusefulthing.org
January 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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nature.com
The research community has flocked to the social-media platform Bluesky.

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The research community has flocked to the social-media platform Bluesky. Tell us about your experience.
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January 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Hello there! We’re excited to be here and share our latest research news and updates from our university with you. Stay tuned and follow us to make sure you don't miss anything from the #universityofbonn.
collage showing various people. a robot waves. a woman pulls a book from a shelf. a man puts something on an exhibition shelf. a woman examines something with a pipette.
January 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM