Exploring Plant–Microbe Interactions: Research and Education Pupils Laboratory Autumn 2025
Twelve enthusiastic pupils explored the fascinating world of plant–microbe symbioses.
Category Training & Careers
New perspectives from a different campus
Students from Rhine-Waal University joined the TRANSPLANT excursion to the University of Cologne
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.
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.
CEPLAS member receives ERC Starting Grant
Isabel Saur (UoC) has been awarded one of the prestigious European research grants for early career researchers.
Category Research
We are hiring!
We are looking for a coordinator for science communication and a project manager!
Category Open positions
About CEPLAS
The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) is a joint initiative of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), University of Cologne (UoC), Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Cologne (MPIPZ) and Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ). In CEPLAS scientists are developing innovative strategies for sustainable plant production and the promotion of early career researchers.
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