New pathway to flowering
Scientists from the MPIPZ uncover surprising mechanisms behind how plants initiate flowering. [17/11/2025]
Category Research
Eight CEPLAS members among the most highly cited researchers
Congratulations to Wolf Frommer, Rubén Garrido-Oter, Stéphane Hacquard, Martin Mascher, Jane Parker, Paul Schulze-Lefert, Nicolaus von Wirén and Jijie… [14/11/2025]
Category Research
Exploring Plant–Microbe Interactions: Research and Education Pupils Laboratory Autumn 2025
Twelve enthusiastic pupils explored the fascinating world of plant–microbe symbioses. [06/11/2025]
Category Training & Careers
New perspectives from a different campus
Students from Rhine-Waal University joined the TRANSPLANT excursion to the University of Cologne [23/10/2025]
Two Days of Inspiration and Exchange: The CEPLAS Early Career Researcher Symposium 2025
For two days, The CEPLAS community came together for engaging talks, creative posters, and plenty of great conversations. [10/10/2025]
From curiosity to impact
The 4th TransPLANT Day at Future Tech Fest in Düsseldorf highlighted how cutting-edge plant science moves from curiosity to deep-tech innovation. [22/09/2025]
CEPLAS member receives ERC Starting Grant
Isabel Saur (UoC) has been awarded one of the prestigious European research grants for early career researchers. [04/09/2025]
Category Research
We are hiring!
We are looking for a coordinator for science communication and a project manager! [25/08/2025]
Category Open positions
Strengthening ties: CEPLAS welcomes ICARDA scientists for research exchange
A visit that strengthens collaboration and inspires new ideas for future research. [22/08/2025]
New insights: how plants distribute vital amino acids
A research team led by Andreas Weber has now deciphered the mechanism by which plants distribute amino acids within their organisms. The study has now… [21/08/2025]
Eight weeks of startup spirit
CEPLAS Graduate School members Laura Merx and Büşra Elkatmış participated in Women in Entrepreneurship Program [12/08/2025]
New toolbox for the breeding of climate resilient crops
A new publication in Nature Genetics by Thomas Hartwig and colleagues reveals new approach for targeted engineering of complex traits. [12/08/2025]
And How about You Podcast
In the new episode of the UoC podcast, Bart Thomma discusses about the freedom of academic research and the fascination for his work. [10/08/2025]
We are hiring!
We are looking for a coordinator for the CEPLAS Graduate School. [23/07/2025]
From Lab to Field
3rd TRANSPLANT DAY in Kleve connects plant science and agriculture. [11/07/2025]
Fighting climate change with plants – science meets curiosity
A lively evening of discussion and debate at the Haus der Universität. [08/07/2025]
CEPLAS at Soapbox Science Rheinland 2025
Three CEPLAS women early-career researchers brought plant science to the public – sharing their research with passion and sparking curiosity. [01/07/2025]
SelmaMeyerMentoring Program 2024/25
CEPLAS Women Researchers Participate in SelmaMeyerMentoring Programme as Both Mentors and Mentees. [01/07/2025]
Planter's Punch: Tried and Tested or Mutated and New – How Plants Find Their Way
PhD student Laura explains how plants evolve through mutations – and why sticking with what works can be just as powerful as embracing change. [30/06/2025]
From Academia to Application: CEPLAS ECRs Explore Plant Breeding at BASF | Nunhems
Next-gen scientists meet cutting-edge innovation in vegetable seed development. [18/06/2025]
ERC Advanced Grant awarded to Miltos Tsiantis
CEPLAS member and MPI Director Miltos Tsiantis receives prestigious ERC Advanced Grant for his project CLONAL. [17/06/2025]
Planter's Punch: How Bacteria can help us feed the world
In our new Planter's Punch PhD student Laura Merx explains in a podcast how bacteria can help us feed the world. [28/05/2025]
We made it!
CEPLAS III proposal "SMART Plants in Dynamic Environments" successful in Excellence Strategy. [23/05/2025]
2nd TRANSPLANT Day
The 2nd TRANSPLANT Day focussing on "Supporting Entrepreneurial Scientists and Science-Based Startups" took place in Cologne [22/05/2025]