Soapbox Science Rheinland Returns for Its Seventh Edition
Two young CEPLAS Researchers presented hands-on plant research – in a clear and engaging way, and with great passion
Category Equity and Diversity
Prof. Dr. Peter Westhoff bids farewell
Four decades at HHU, characterised by integrity, vision and academic excellence
Category Science communication
AI decodes the language of genes
An international research team led by CEPLAS researcher Jędrzej Szymański has developed an AI model that improves the prediction of gene regulation in…
Category Research
EU Parliament adopts adjusted rules on new genomic techniques for plants
An important step to support the development of resilient and sustainable crops.
Category Research
Congratulations to Susanne Vollmer
CEPLAS Graduate School member Susanne Vollmer successfully defended her PhD thesis!
Category Training & Careers
Exploring Plant Breeding and Innovation at KWS
CEPLAS ECRs gain first-hand insights into modern plant breeding at TalentCampus@KWS 2026.
Category Training & Careers
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), Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK). In CEPLAS scientists are developing innovative strategies for sustainable plant production. Furthermore, CEPLAS develops tailored training programmes to prepare early career researchers for professional careers in academia and industry.
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