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🎙️ Der Podcast „Exzellenz im Fokus“ begleitet die Bewerbung der #UniKiel um den Titel der Exzellenzuniversität. In der Auftaktfolge spricht Aria Avevor mit Prof. Dr. Catherine Cleophas, Vizepräsidentin der CAU, über den Exzellenzantrag: https://bit.ly/44pFsYI

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Exzellenz im Fokus: Die CAU auf Kurs zur Spitzenuniversität
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Congratulations! Olivia Roth has received funding from the @volkswagenstiftung.de​ Momentum Initiative to advance her translational evolutionary research on the relationship between reproductive strategy and the immune system, and its significance for gender-sensitive medicine.
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One million euros from VolkswagenStiftung for evolutionary biologist Olivia Roth
VolkswagenStiftung Momentum Initiative funds research at Kiel University on the relationship between reproductive strategy and the immune system, and its significance for gender-sensitive medicine
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April 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #11February, we'll be introducing several female scientists from Kiel University over the next few days.

#WomenInScience #ConnectingHorizons

Today, among others: Dr. Claudia Wolff
@kielunimarine.bsky.social​
The image shows a woman smiling. Text: #WomenInScience. Dr. Claudia Wolff. Postdoctoral Researcher. Quote from Claudia Wolff: My research focuses on assessing coastal flood impacts and exploring transformational approaches to coastal flood adaptation. Quote from Claudia Wolff: I enjoy working in science because it combines continuous learning, creativity, intellectual freedom, and the opportunity to question and explore new ideas.
February 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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🤝 „Vielfalt verbindet – Wissen schafft Perspektiven“ – unter diesem Motto finden vom 18. bis 22. Mai 2026 die sechsten gemeinsamen Diversity-Tage der Hochschulen in Schleswig-Holstein statt.

📷: Phillip Lieske
#DDT26 #DiversityMatters #ConnectingHorizons
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Diversity-Tage 2026 an Hochschulen in SH: „Vielfalt verbindet – Wissen schafft Perspektiven“
Gemeinsame Aktionswoche zum 14. Deutschen Diversity-Tag: Vom 18. bis 22. Mai 2026 finden bereits zum sechsten Mal in Folge die gemeinsamen Diversity-Tage der Hochschulen in Schleswig-Holstein statt – sowohl online als auch in Präsenz.
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May 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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🎙️In Folge 13 des Podcasts „Exzellenz im Fokus“ begrüßt Co-Hostin Lina Wehkamp Thies-Oliver Wolfhagen. Er ist Leiter des Referats Fundraising und Relationshipmanagement der CAU.

📷: Kalle Burkel, Cluster PMI/Uni Kiel
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#13 Exzellenz im Fokus: Thies-Oliver Wolfhagen, Referatsleiter Fundraising und Relationshipmanagement der CAU
In dieser Folge begrüßt Co-Hostin Lina Wehkamp Thies-Oliver Wolfhagen, den Leiter des Referats Fundraising und Relationshipmanagement der Uni Kiel. Lina Wehkamp surft mit dem waschechten Insulaner von der wunderschönen Nordseeinsel Föhr auf einer Welle. Er ist bereits während seiner Schulzeit m...
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September 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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📢 Save the date! The women's talk marathon is back. On Friday 6 March 2026, women from Kiel University — students, staff and professors — will discuss their work and experiences in academia. 👩🔬
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Women's Talk Marathon
For the fifth time, the women of Kiel University present their work on March, 6th 2026 — two days before international women's day.
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February 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Another #WomenInScience from Kiel University that we are introducing as part of our series to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11 is Dr Cynthia Bülck.

#Biochemistry #ConnectingHorizons
A portrait of a woman. Text: #WomenInScience. Dr. Cynthia Bülck. Postdoctoral Researcher. Quote from Cynthia Bülck: My research focuses on proteolytic processes that are important for maintaining gut homeostasis. Quote from Cynthia Bülck: I enjoy working in science because it enables me to collaborate with a team to develop and implement my own ideas.
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #11February, we'll be introducing several female scientists from Kiel University over the next few days.

#WomenInScience #ConnectingHorizons

Today, among others: Dr. Katharina Fuchs @clusterroots.bsky.social​ @neolithicbodies.bsky.social​
A person in a white coat examines two unusual objects on a surface, in what appears to be a laboratory setting. Text: #WomenInScience. Dr. Katharina Fuchs. Postdoctoral Researcher. The image shows Dr. Katharina Fuchs, who states that her research focuses on human remains as archives of past lives, from individual bone cells to entire skeletal collections. The image shows an extensive quote from Dr. Katharina Fuchs discussing her enjoyment of working in science, citing the interconnected and interdisciplinary nature of the field as particularly exciting.
February 11, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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🌟 Kiel University receives top rating: For the second time, Kiel University has received funding from the @ec.europa.eu​'s largest fund for the career development of doctoral candidates and postdocs for its international postdoc programme "KiTE-Kiel Training for Excellence".
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Kiel University receives top rating for "KiTE-Kiel Training for Excellence"
For the second time, Kiel University (CAU) has received funding from the European Commission's largest fund for the career development of doctoral candidates and postdocs for its international postdoc programme "KiTE-Kiel Training for Excellence". 
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April 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Dr Karin Schrieber is also part of our #WomenInScience series, in which we introduce female scientists from Kiel University to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11.

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A portrait of a woman. Text: #WomenInScience. Dr. Karin Schrieber. Postdoctoral Researcher. Quote from Karin Schrieber: I investigate the impact of global change on interactions between plants and their pollinators, herbivores, and microorganisms, with a particular focus on how changing environmental conditions alter co-evolved traits, communication, and resource exchange in these systems. Quote from Karin Schrieber: I enjoy my work because it combines independent research, collaboration, continuous learning, and the transfer of knowledge to society.
February 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #11February, we'll be introducing several female scientists from Kiel University over the next few days.

#WomenInScience #ConnectingHorizons

Today, among others: Prof. Dr. Mathilde Poyet
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The image shows a woman smiling and wearing a black jacket against a purple background. Text: #WomenInScience. Prof. Dr. Mathilde Poyet. Professor for Intestinal Microbiology Quote Mathilde Poyet: My research focuses on developing advanced methodologies to deeply investigate undercharacterized human-associated bacterial species and expanding our understanding of the human gut microbiome’s diversity, evolution, and impact on health across globally diverse populations. Quote Mathilde Poyet: I enjoy working in science because it combines curiosity, teamwork, and openness, and gives me the opportunity to build inclusive collaborations across cultures and disciplines, while discovering something new every day.
February 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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🎙️Für die aktuelle Folge (#9) des Podcasts „Exzellenz im Fokus“ hat Hostin Aria Avevor einen hochkarätigen Gast getroffen: Daniel Günther, Ministerpräsident des Landes Schleswig-Holstein.

📷️: Cluster PMI
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#9 Exzellenz im Fokus: Daniel Günther, Ministerpräsident des Landes Schleswig-Holstein
Daniel Günther ist der Ministerpräsident des Landes Schleswig-Holstein. Für die heutige Folge des Podcasts „Exzellenz im Fokus“ hat sich Hostin Aria Avevor mit diesem hochkarätigen Gast getroffen. Bei hausgemachtem asiatischen Streetfood plaudern sie über die finanzielle Situation der CAU, ...
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April 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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✅ „Connecting Horizons. From the Baltic Perspective to Global Impact“: Gestern hat die #UniKiel den Antrag auf Förderung als #Exzellenzuniversität (#EXU) beim @wissenschaftsrat.de​ eingereicht!

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CAU reicht Antrag als Exzellenzuniversität ein
Es ist geschafft: Pünktlich hat die Uni Kiel den Antrag  „Connecting Horizons. From the Baltic Perspective to Global Impact“  beim Wissenschaftsrat eingereicht. Nun sind die Weichen auf unserem Weg von einer Spitzenuniversität zur Exzellenzuniversität gestellt.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Another #WomenInScience from Kiel University that we are introducing as part of our series to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11 is Dr Elizaveta Spetzler.

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A portrait of a woman. Text: #WomenInScience. Dr. Elizaveta Spetzler. Postdoctoral Researcher. Quote Elizaveta Spetzler: My research focuses on magnetic noise in magnetoelectric devices. Quote Elizaveta Spetzler: I enjoy working in science because each new project is like a puzzle, and you get to be the first one to solve it.
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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🤝 The four priority research areas of Kiel University – KLS, KMS, KiNSIS and SECC – brought together researchers at all career stages in an open forum to discuss innovative, interdisciplinary fields of research and initiate new collaborations.

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Research Priorities Areas Strengthen Collaboration
Exchange among KLS, KMS, KiNSIS, and SECC with researchers from CAU on emerging research fields
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April 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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„Connecting Horizons“ – so lautete das Motto des Jahresempfangs der #UniKiel, zu dem das Präsidium am Montagabend rund 450 Gäste aus Wissenschaft, Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur, Sport, Verwaltung und Gesellschaft im Audimax begrüßte.
📷: Lorenz Oberdoerster, Uni Kiel

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Jahresempfang der Uni Kiel unter dem Motto „Connecting Horizons“
Der Exzellenzantrag stand im Zentrum der Veranstaltung mit Gästen aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft.
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March 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #11February, we'll be introducing several female scientists from Kiel University over the next few days.

#WomenInScience #ConnectingHorizons

Today, among others: Dr. Frederike Stucke
The image shows a woman with blonde hair wearing a colorful, floral-patterned shirt standing against a dark background. Text: #WomenInScience. Dr. Frederike Stucke. Postdoctoral Researcher. Quote of Dr. Frederike Stucke: My research focuses on tolerance from two perspectives. I examine which factors make it easier or more difficult for people to practice tolerance, and how tolerance is experienced by those who receive it – for example, as empowering or as threatening. Quote of Dr. Frederike Stucke: I enjoy working in academia, because it combines analytical thinking, empirical research, and creativity with societal relevance, and allows me to engage with important questions over the long term.
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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🎙️Folge 2 des Podcasts „Exzellenz im Fokus“ ist da! Co-Host Lina Welz spricht mit Prof. Martin Furholt, Sprecher des @clusterroots.bsky.social​​, u.a. über die Rolle des Exzellenzclusters bei der Bewerbung um den Exzellenztitel. #ExU #ExStra #ConnectingHorizons
#2 Exzellenz im Fokus: Prof. Dr. Martin Furholt
In unserer zweiten Folge ist Co-Host Lina Welz im Austausch mit Prof. Dr. Martin Furholt, Sprecher des Exzellenzclusters ROOTS. Im Gespräch klären sie, was ein Exzellenzcluster eigentlich ist und was die Cluster für eine Rolle bei der Bewerbung zur Exzelllenzuniversität spielen.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🎙️ In der 10. Folge des Podcasts „Exzellenz im Fokus“ ist Doktorin Iris Werner, Leiterin der Stabsstelle Gleichstellung, Chancengleichheit und Familie sowie Gleichstellungsbeauftragte der #UniKiel, zu Gast.

📷: Kalle Burkel, Cluster PMI/Uni Kiel
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#10 Exzellenz im Fokus: Iris Werner, CAU-Gleichstellungsbeauftragte
In der 10. Folge unseres Podcasts geht es um das wichtige Thema Gleichstellung. Dafür hat sich Co-Host Jonas mit Doktorin Iris Werner, Leitung der Stabsstelle Gleichstellung, Chancengleichheit und Familie und Gleichstellungsbeauftragte der CAU getroffen. Gemeinsam nehmen die beiden uns mit auf eine...
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June 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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👩‍🔬 Doctoral student Alexandra Deutsch is also featured in our #WomenInScience series for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11.

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Portrait of a woman. Text: #WomenInScience. Alexandra Deutsch. Doctoral Researcher. Quote Alexandra Deutsch: "My research focuses on how interactions between gut bacteria and the immune system are shaped by different human lifestyles around the world." Quote Alexandra Deutsch: "I enjoy working in science because I get to ask fundamental questions about how we interact with the world around us, and collaborate across disciplines to interrogate these interactions at the molecular level."
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Zaira Zafroon is also part of our #WomenInScience series, in which we introduce female scientists from Kiel University to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11.

#PrecisionMedicine #ConnectingHorizons
A portrait of a woman. #WomenInScience. Zaira Zafroon. Doctoral Researcher. Quote Zaira Zafroon: "My research focuses on host–microbe interactions, using microbiome and functional genomic data to understand how microbial communities shape health across people and environments." Quote Zaira Zafroon: "I enjoy working in science because it lets me turn complex biological patterns into testable hypotheses, solving the “puzzles” of host–microbe systems with data, computation, and collaboration."
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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👩‍🔬 With Prof Dr Zeynep Altintas, this year's #WomenInScience series for International Day of Women and Girls in Science #February11 is complete. Many thanks to everyone involved!

#KiNSIS #KielLifeScience #PrecisionMedicine
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Portrait of a woman. Text: #WomenInScience. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Altintas. Professor of Biomaterials and Biosensors. Quote Zeynep Altintas: My research focuses on advanced bioinspired materials and multifunctional devices for medical, food, and environmental diagnostics, targeted imaging, and personalized therapy, bridging engineering innovation with clinical and environmental needs. Quote Zeynep Altintas: I enjoy working in science because it allows me to apply interdisciplinary materials and technologies across fields such as medicine, food, environment, and agriculture while collaborating with leading experts to develop solutions with real-world impact.
February 13, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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We continue our short #WomenInScience series to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11. Today, we are featuring Prof. Dr. Regina Scherließ, among others.

#KiNSIS #KielLifeScience #ConnectingHorizons
A portrait of a woman. Text: #WomenInScience. Prof. Dr. Regina Scherließ. Professor of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. Quote from Regina Scherließ: My research focuses on medicines for use in the respiratory tract, particularly powders that are inhaled to the lungs or applied to the nose. Quote from Regina Scherließ: I enjoy working in science because it gives me the freedom to pursue my own research ideas in projects and with this highlight new opportunities, collaborate with scientists around the world, and pass on my knowledge to the next generation.
February 12, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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🎙️ Der Podcast „Exzellenz im Fokus“ ist zurück aus der Sommerpause! In der 12. Folge ist Prof. Dr. Arne Zerbst, Präsident der Muthesius Kunsthochschule, zu Gast.

📷: Kalle Burkel, Cluster PMI/Uni Kiel
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#12 Exzellenz im Fokus: Prof. Dr. Arne Zerbst, Präsident Muthesius Kunsthochschule
In dieser Folge ist Prof. Dr. Arne Zerbst zu Gast. Er ist Präsident der Muthesius Kunsthochschule, Sprecher der Kunsthochschulenkonferenz und seit Neuestem auch Ehrenprofessor des Landes Schleswig-Holstein. Im Gespräch mit Co-Host Max Hoffmeister geht es um die zentrale Frage, ob es so etwas wie e...
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September 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Also taking part in this year's #WomenInScience series, to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on #February11, is Stefania Fiori, Doctoral Researcher.

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The image shows a smiling person wearing a headscarf and colorful clothing, posing outdoors near rocks. Text: #WomenInScience. Stefania Fiori. Doctoral Researcher. Quote Fiori: My research focuses on exploring how prehistoric communities in the Southern Caucasus used and transformed their landscapes between the 4th and 1st millennia BCE, by mapping burial mounds (kurgans) and linking them to the earliest evidence for metalworking and exchange routes... Quote: I enjoy working in science because it allows me to ask big questions about how people lived in the past and answer them with very tangible evidence, from pixels in satellite images to traces in the ground. I love the combination of fieldwork, digital analysis, and collaboration, and I ...
February 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM