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"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 …

Effective PowerPoint Presentations Workshop by Prof. Andrea Baldi

Last Monday, May 11, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Andrea Baldi (Mercator Fellow of our CRC) to our regular IRTG seminar. Prof. Baldi gave a …
Foto: Foto: Biswajit Bhattacharryya

€20,000 Brandenburg Postdoc Prize 2026

Dr. Jaya Bharti has been awarded the €20,000 Brandenburg Postdoc Prize 2026 in the category of Natural Sciences and Engineering.

Jaya is a postdoctoral researcher in the University of Potsdam’s research focus “Sustainable Materials Design”, working together with Prof. Andreas …

CRC 1636 at Potsdamer Tag der Wissenschaften 2026

Last Saturday, our CRC/SFB 1636 took part in the Potsdamer Tag der Wissenschaften (PTDW)!

Guests visiting our stand — both adults and children — explored interactive experiments reflecting the beauty and power of light. They also produced …

IRTG at Adlershof Science and Technology Park

Last Monday, within the framework of the graduate school activities of our CRC (IRTG), we gathered at Adlershof Science and Technology Park – one of …