CEPLAS member receives ERC Starting Grant
Markus Stetter (UoC) has been awarded one of the prestigious European research grants for early career researchers. [09/09/2024]
Carbon Challenge 2024: Sunflowers made the difference
A school team from Konrad Adenauer Gymnasium Langenfeld achieved the highest amount of biomass on a 1-square-meter parcel. [05/09/2024]
Students from Lima visited CEPLAS
As part of a DAAD program, students from the University of Lima, Peru, visited the Institute for Synthetic Microbiology (HHU). [03/09/2024]
CEPLAS and Soapbox Science Rheinland @NRW Tag 2024
Four female scientists were invited by the NRW Ministry for Culture and Science to participate in the "Science Tent" during NRW Tag 2024. [29/08/2024]
CEPLAS projects presented at Future Tech Fest in Düsseldorf
Two CEPLAS teams presented their projects at this year's Future Tech Fest, Germany's largest B2B start-up trade fair. [26/08/2024]
CEPLAS at Night of Science in Düsseldorf
CEPLAS researchers will talk about their research at an information stand and address the general public with a science talk on September 13. [21/08/2024]
Developing drought-resistant plants
In a new issue of the Planter's Punch doctoral researcher Büsra Elkatmis (UoC) explains how bacteria increase plant growth during drought conditions. [15/08/2024]
Research project extended
CEPLAS member Michael Feldbrügge is involved in the FOR 5116 "exRNA" research unit which investigates the communication between plants and microbes. [12/08/2024]
Second place for SnowSeed at HHU idea competition
Three students of the study program Quantitative Biology won a prize and spoke about their innovative idea in an interview. [25/07/2024]
Articles about Early Career Researchers
Two articles about Eliza Loo's (HHU) and Ernesto Llamas' (UoC) research were published in TheScientist. [24/07/2024]
ISINIP Conference in Düsseldorf
The 21st International Symposium of Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants took place in Düsseldorf from July 8 to 12. [18/07/2024]
New Research Unit in Cologne
CEPLAS member Gunther Döhlemann (UoC) is spokesperson of the new Research Unit which will receive a DFG funding of three million euros. [15/07/2024]
Studying evolution processes in real time
In a new issue of the Planter's Punch doctoral student Justine Floret (UoC) explains how she studies adaption of plants in natural conditions. [09/07/2024]
Soapbox Science in Cologne
Nine enthusiastic female scientists presented their projects in the center of Cologne. [02/07/2024]
Excursion to KWS Saat
21 CEPLAS Early Career Researchers participated in a two days excursion to the TalentCampus@KWS event in Einbeck. [01/07/2024]
A model for future Arctic summers
CEPLAS doctoral student Ellen Oldenburg (HHU) reports on her expedition to the Arctic in the new Planter's Punch. [19/06/2024]
CEPLAS in NRW state parliament
Together with 13 NRW Clusters of Excellence, CEPLAS took part in the event "Spitzenforschung Made in NRW" in the state parliament in Düsseldorf. [13/06/2024]
CEPLAS Cooperation with CBGP
CEPLAS will cooperate with the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP), Spain, in the development of research and innovation projects. [12/06/2024]
Nachhaltigkeitstag at HHU
CEPLAS took part in HHU's first Nachhaltigkeitstag with a stand and a soapbox pitch. [10/06/2024]
Children discovered the superpower of plants
About 100 children from Düsseldorf elementary schools were introduced by CEPLAS scientists into the fascinating world of plant research. [27/05/2024]
CEPLAS Career Speed Dating 2024
10 CEPLAS early career researchers participated in the speed dating to learn more about career opportunities and establish contacts outside academia. [22/05/2024]
CEPLAS Exchange Platform 2024
The CEPLAS Exchange Platform brought together CEPLAS scientists with representatives from companies and organizations engaged in research transfer. [22/05/2024]
Pint of Science in pub atmosphere
Scientists provided insights into the fascinating world of plant research in the frame of the Pint of Science Festival 2024. [16/05/2024]
Paul Schulze-Lefert elected as foreign member of Royal Society
The CEPLAS member (MPIPZ) has been elected in recognition of his groundbreaking work in the fields of plant immunity and the plant microbiota. [16/05/2024]