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Pollinators, pollen and varieties determine fruit quality
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence fruit quality when it comes to the nutritional, sensory and commercial value of crops. Pollinators influence the quality of crops through their movement patterns on the plantations and through the plant variety they visit. In an article published in Trends in Plant Science, researchers from the University of Göttingen argue that the blanket promotion of pollinators has so far been too much of a priority. more…
Lifesaver for wild bees: the importance of quarries
A research team at Göttingen University, Germany’s Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) in Rhede, and the Thünen Institute in Braunschweig has investigated the importance of limestone quarries for wild bee conservation. Diverse landscapes with good connectivity between quarries and calcareous grasslands proved to be particularly valuable. Calcareous grasslands – meaning grasslands on chalk or limestone soils – are exceptionally rich in plant and animal species, making them valuable ecosystems. more…
Using AI to understand brain function
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a Consolidator Grant to the computer scientist and neuroscientist Professor Fabian Sinz. The project “Vision2Action: A data-driven computational framework to discover how behavior impacts processing in mouse visual cortex” has been awarded around two million Euro for five years. In the project, Sinz and his team plan to develop new machine learning methods to understand how motor movement influences visual processing in the brain. more…
Honour for computer scientist at Göttingen University
Xiaoming Fu, Professor of Computer Science at Göttingen University, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech). This honour recognizes Professor Fu's significant contributions in the fields of computer science and engineering including networked systems, mobile, cloud and edge computing, as well as big data. Fu becomes part of a network of scientists committed to advancing scientific knowledge and tackling the challenges of our time. more…
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Opening times during the holiday break
From Saturday, 21 December 2024, to Tuesday, 1 January 2025, many facilities will only have a limited offer or will be taking a break. Many shops in Göttingen will also be closed on the public holidays. You can find an overview of the changed opening hours and possible points of contact in this list. more…
Next steps taken after President Tolan voted out of office
On 25 November 2024, the next steps after President Metin Tolan has been voted out of office were discussed at a meeting at the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony to which Minister Falko Mohrs had invited the Senate, the Deans, the University Foundation Committee and the Presidential Board of the University of Göttingen. A working group will hold confidential talks to find a timely solution to the question of who should lead the University until a regular election of a new President. Until then, Vice-President Dr Valérie Schüller will assume the duties of the President. more…