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Awards for new interdisciplinary networks and teaching initiatives
The European University Network Enlight has funded twelve projects involving the University of Göttingen. The NAI²TURE network (Network for Accessible and Interdisciplinary AI Transformation at Universities through Research and Exchange), coordinated by the University of Göttingen, will receive just under €100,000 in funding. NAI²TURE was selected in the “Enlight Thematic Networks” category. The aim is to promote critical and inclusive AI competence and to conduct interdisciplinary research into the associated educational, ethical and institutional issues. more…
Home advantage? How consumers misjudge the environmental impact of imported food
Peppers from Spain or from Germany? When consumers assess the environmental impact of food, their decision largely depends on its origin. This is shown by a new survey by researchers at the University of Göttingen. According to the survey, domestic products in supermarkets are perceived as particularly environmentally friendly. But this impression can be misleading. The results raise questions about the design of labelling and advertising. more…
Sudden complexity just 65 million years ago
Land plants – such as mosses, ferns and trees – are some of the most structurally complex photosynthesizing organisms on Earth. But their evolutionary story is deeply tied to their ancestors: simpler green algae that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. Among these algae, a group related to land plants that can still be found today – the Coleochaetophyceae – stands out. So an international research team used DNA and data from fossil evidence to shed new light on this group. more…
Landscapes for biodiversity, food, climate and more
Land use is at the heart of the many emergencies facing our world today: climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice and food insecurity. The land must meet several demands at the same time – from species conservation and food production to human well-being. This is where multifunctional landscapes come in, which is why researchers evaluated how using land in this way can support nature conservation and ecosystem restoration. more…
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Tenth Japanese-German Presidents’ Conference of the HeKKSaGOn Alliance
In spring 2024, the rectors of the Japan-Germany HeKKSaGOn Alliance agreed to promote new joint projects and to establish cooperation in the cross-disciplinary field of "Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship". The conference in Osaka now produced an entirely positive interim assessment. more…
Statement on the war in Israel and Gaza
We welcome the ceasefire in the Gaza war and the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas. These developments fill us with hope that they mark the beginning of a comprehensive peace process in the Middle East – with the goal of a peaceful and self-determined future for the Israeli and Palestinian populations alike. more…