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A Warm Look Back at Our LMR 2026 Conference

From September 8 to 11, our wonderful international conference, Light.Metal.Reactions 2026 (LMR 2026), was held at the University of Potsdam.

With both smiles and a touch of sadness, we look back on four inspiring days filled with scientific exchange on light-induced processes in metallic …

FabLab – A Useful Facility at Campus Golm

There is a very special corner on Campus Golm, in House 25, called the Fabrication Lab (FabLab) – a facility where students can learn how to work with …

Another Crown for Jaya! 👑🏆

Early Career Scientist Award at the Catalytic CO2 Conversions Conference Copenhagen (CCC 2026)

Not long ago, we reported that Dr. Jaya Bharti had been awarded the €20,000 Brandenburg Postdoc Prize 2026. Only a couple of months have passed, and …

CRC 1636 at the Very Heart of Potsdam!

On Friday, August 21, proWissen Potsdam e.V. opened its open-air exhibition “Wissenschaft im Zentrum” (“Science in the Center”) in the very heart of …

State Secretary Tobias Dünow (Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg) spoke about the importance of science …

"Our CRC isn't just science — it's all of you!" ❤️ | IRTG Retreat 2026

From 29 to 31 July, the retreat of our graduate school (IRTG) took place.

We spent a wonderful time at the beautiful Märkisches Gildehaus, located directly on the lakeside. And as a cherry on top, the town of Caputh has a …
Foto: Ernst Kaczynski

CRC 1636 Pedals to Success

Many CRC members contribute to the victory in the STADTRADELN 2026!

University of Potsdam once again proven to be the most cycling-active organization in Potsdam during the STADTRADELN 2026 campaign (2–22 June)!! 🚴🎉 

Nanogold Wins Gold: A Successful Debut at the Golm Science Slam

Our doctoral researcher Mathis Noell triumphs at the Golm Science Slam 2026!

Mathis Noell, a doctoral researcher with Prof. Carsten Henkel, took part in the Golm Science Slam on 16 July 2026—and took first place! By explaining …

KidsBox for CRC 1636: A Mobile Playroom for the Workplace

Sometimes it is simply unavoidable that children accompany their parents to work – for example, when unexpected childcare arrangements fall through. …

This initiative is intended to offer straightforward support to parents in their daily work life while also contributing to a family-friendly …

Retreat 2026 in Joachimsthal

The Ringhotel Schorfheide in Joachimsthal once again welcomed us for this year's retreat.

In addition to several project presentations, the retreat agenda was largely devoted to focused workshops exploring potential new research directions …

Nanodisco Takes the Stage: Two Science Slam Wins

Great news: our doctoral researcher Tobias Eckardt has achieved two Science Slam victories in less than ten days!

On May 13, he won the Science Slam at Waschhaus Potsdam. Just nine days later, on May 22, another success followed: Tobias also won a second Science …