News Archive
New Technologies for Astronomical Research
DFG supports development of micro-optical systems for use in astronomical instruments [More]
Selim Jochim Receives ERC Consolidator Grant
European Research Council awards two million euros for quantum physics research [More]
Rahul Mukherji at International Studies Association in Baltimore
Professor Rahul Mukherji, head of department of Political Science at SAI, helped launch the South Asia in World Politics Section [More]
DFG Funding: An Atom Trap for Water Dating
Heidelberg physicists develop new dating method for the earth and environmental sciences [More]
Baden-Württemberg Foundation Funds Research Project on Protein Aggregation
Heidelberg molecular biologists pursue experiments in Parkinson's research [More]
Michael Mastalerz Receives ERC Consolidator Grant
European Research Council awards approximately two million euros for chemist's project [More]
Frank Bigiel Receives ERC Consolidator Grant
European Research Council grants approx. 1.7 million euros to astrophysicist [More]
Exchange Programmes at the Cluster “Asia and Europe”
The Cluster “Asia and Europe” offers a mobility-option for students of the M.A. Transcultural Studies [More]
Frank Postberg Receives ERC Consolidator Grant
European Research Council awards approx. two million euros to fund his research [More]
Annika Guse Receives ERC Consolidator Grant
European Research Council grants approx. 2.3 million euros to biologist [More]
Center for Motion Research Begins Work at Universität Heidelberg
Carl Zeiss Foundation funds new interdisciplinary research facility with 800,000 euros [More]
Award from the Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation for Excellent Young Scientist
Funding award to Dr. Matthias Fischer is endowed with 100,000 euros [More]
Anja Seibert-Fohr Named Endowed Professor for Legal Studies of the Rule of Law
Hengstberger Foundation sponsors "extremely relevant" field of research at Faculty of Law [More]
Matthias Hentze Has Received HMLS Investigator Award
Prize of the Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences is endowed with 100,000 euros [More]
Highly Endowed Funding for Five Young Researchers at Heidelberg University
Heidelberg is the most successful German university in the present award of ERC Consolidator Grants [More]
Florian Diekert Receives ERC Starting Grant
European Research Council grants approx. 1.4 million euros to Heidelberg economist. [More]
At the Top with Ten Highly Cited Researchers
Heidelberg University in prominent place on list of most cited scientists worldwide – the most successful university in Germany [More]
New Collaborative Research Centre in the Chemistry of Organic Materials
DFG funds research network with approximately nine million euros [More]
Prof. Axel Michaels receives the title of Senior Professor
The President of Heidelberg University, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Eitel, has awarded Prof. Axel Michaels (Head of Department Cultural and Religious History of South Asia) the title of Senior Professor as of 1 October. [More...]
Humboldt Foundation awarded Sumathi Ramaswamy
On the 8th September 2016 Prof. Dr. Sumathi Ramaswamy (Duke University) received the prestigious Anneliese Maier Research Award by the Humboldt Foundation. [More...]
Exchange Programme “New Directions in Active Ageing”
A new cooperation programme between Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies/ South Asia Institute at Heidelberg University with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, aims at enhancing “active ageing” and “age-friendly cultures” in both India and Europe through various forms of knowledge exchange. [More...]
New Emmy Noether Group to Investigate Ocean Currents
Heidelberg research team seeks to identify parameters for understanding future climate change. [More...]
Ruperto Carola Again Best German University in Shanghai Ranking
Heidelberg University in 47th place internationally – and 12th in Europe. [More...]
New Project by Jörg Gengnagel and Eric Decker
A new project with the title “A Pilgrimage Scroll (tīrthapaṭṭa) from Rajasthan: Visual Journeys and Confluences of Devotion at the three Cities of Gayā, Kāśī and Prayāg” has been launched. [More...]
A Protective Cap for Bacterial RNA
Heidelberg researchers unravel structure and function of bacterial decapping enzyme. [More...]
Heidelberg Centre South Asia organizes four workshops on Smart Cities in India
Under the umbrella of the German House for Research and Innovation (DWIH) in New Delhi, Heidelberg Centre South Asia will organize, coordinate and conduct four Indo-German workshops in India that focus on the potentials and the challenges of the concept of smart cities, entitled “Smart City: Infrastructure & Mobility in the 21st century”. [More...]
Vice-Presidents Re-elected
Senate approves additional terms for Beatrix Busse, Stephen Hashmi, Dieter Heermann and Óscar Loureda [More...]
24 April 2016
Welcome Professor P. Sahadevan
The South Asia Institute is pleased to announce that Professor P. Sahadevan will act as DAAD Guest Professor at the Department of Political Science during the summer term of 2016.
04 April 2016
Christiane Brosius appointed as Marsilius Fellow
Prof. Dr. Christiane Brosius, Chair of Visual and Media Anthropology, has been appointed as a fellow of the Marsilius Kolleg at Heidelberg University from March 2016 to February 2017.
22 March 2016
Humanities Earn Top Scores Internationally
QS subject rankings published â interdisciplinary dialogue based on disciplinary strengths
26 February 2016
Highly Endowed Grant from European Research Council for Heidelberg Biologist
Heidelberg biologist Dr. Sylvia Erhardt is receiving a highly endowed grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an ERC Consolidator Grant for excellent young researchers.
12 February 2016
Interactive Online Documentary: Ageing in urban Asia
Heidelberg researchers present website with short films and texts â research project of the Cluster of Excellence âAsia and Europe in a Global Contextâ
22 December 2015
New Device Measures Nitrogen Dioxides In Exhaust from Preceding Vehicle
Heidelberg environmental physicists enable mobile measurements in real street traffic
21 December 2015
Protein That Boosts Memory Identified
Research findings of Heidelberg neurobiologists could lead to new treatment approaches for memory loss and anxiety disorders
02 December 2015
Prize for Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences endowed with 100,000 euros
Prof. Dr. Thomas Holstein will receive this yearâs HMLS Investigator Award for his groundbreaking work in combining zoology and plant science at Heidelberg University
12 November 2015
Leibniz Science Campus for the Analysis of Digital Linguistic Data Officially Opens
Joint research project of the Department of Computational Linguistics at Heidelberg University and the Institute for the German Language in Mannheim
6 November 2015
Indologist Axel Michaels Receives Lautenschlaeger Research Prize
Award endowed with 250,000 euros â prize goes to researcher for outstanding achievement and major international profile
28 October 2015
Andreas Reuter Appointed Senior Professor at Heidelberg University
Expert for information technologies will develop further the IT infrastructure for data-driven science
21 October 2015
A SAI Help Nepal Contributes to International Photofestival
SAI Help Nepal announces its association with Photo Kathmandu, the first international photography festival in Nepal,3-9 November 2015
8 October 2015
Another Excellent Score in the Best Global Universities Ranking
Ruperto Carola is the best university in Germany and surges ahead to 37th worldwide
7 October 2015
Award for Young Researcher: Excellence in Cancer Research
Heidelberg Biologist Dr. Sylvia Erhardt receives Hella BÃŒhler Prize endowed with 100,000 euros
1 October 2015
THE Ranking: Heidelberg 37th in the World's Best 50 Universities
Ruperto Carola moves from third to second place nationally
11 September 2015
Top Recipient of Public Funding
Heidelberg University in second place in the Funding Atlas 2015 of the German Research Foundation (DFG)
11 September 2015
Center for Molecular Biology of Heidelberg University Celebrates 30 Years
Anniversary Session with Minister of Science Theresia Bauer â Current research findings to be presented at Alumni Forum
09 September 2015
Dr. Rudolph Perkins Receives Research Grant From Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Researcher from USA investigating mathematical questions in Heidelberg
24 August 2015
Activated Neurons Produce Protective Protein against Neurodegenerative Conditions
Heidelberg researchers discover central mechanism and identify key neuroprotective molecule
17 August 2015
New Ruperto Carola Best German University in Shanghai Ranking
Universitaet Heidelberg improves its international standing once again
11 August 2015
How Human Cells Can Dissolve Damaging Protein Aggregates
Heidelberg researchers decode fundamental mechanism using in-vitro experiments
19 July 2015
Successful applications for DWIH regular activities 2015
HCSA's four applications for DWIH (The German House for Research and Innovation) regular activities, two as main applicant and two as secondary applicant are successful
17 July 2015
New High Performance Computer Cluster One Of The World's Fastest Supercomputers
The universities of Heidelberg and Mannheim have joined the ranks of the world's top 500 supercomputing sites
16 July 2015
Heidelberg Collaboratory for Image Processing Has New Industry Partner
Experts in digital image processing at Heidelberg University cooperate with Bayer AG
15 July 2015
Heidelberg University Library: Powerful, Efficient and Innovative
Library takes top spot in BIX Library Index for sixth consecutive year
13 July 2015
Heidelberg Researchers Investigate Cytotoxic Effect of Ebola Virus
Can cholesterol-lowering drugs help treat acute Ebola cases?
13 July 2015
The Coldest War At The "Roof Of The World"
Heidelberg geographers analyse causes for the continued Siachen Conflict in Northern Kashmir
8 July 2015
Millions in Funding for Particle Physics in Heidelberg
BMBF provides nine million euros for research at the LHC
25 June 2015
South Asia Institute Invites The Public to a "Nepal Day"
Information, entertainment and assistance â the event is especially designed to attract interested members of the public
9 June 2015
Closing in on the Phenomenon of Superconductivity With a Two-dimensional Atomic Gas
Transition into superfluid phase: Heidelberg physicists characterise an exotic quantum superfluid
27 May 2015
Universität Heidelberg Presents James W.C. Pennington Award
William L. Andrews receives prize for research in African-American history of literature
27 May 2015
Universität Heidelberg Presents James W.C. Pennington Award
William L. Andrews receives prize for research in African-American history of literature
20 May 2015
Asteroid Research Benefits From Gaia Satellite Mission
Scientists discover dozens of small celestial bodies every night
11 May 2015
Ruperto Carola Receives Research Training Group to Develop Novel Particle Detectors
DFG funds doctoral training in nuclear and particle physics with about 3.7 million euros
27 April 2015
Distinction for Ten Young Scholars
Festive ceremony: "Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise" will be presented
16 April 2015
The newspaper Mail Today (New Delhi) publishes the interview, "Sanskrit Fever Grips Germany" with Prof. Axel Michaels (Head of the Department of Classical Indology) and Prof. Hans Harder (Head of the Department of Modern South Asian Languages and Literatures)
13 April 2015
New DFG Research Group: "What Does a Neutrino Weigh?"
TGerman Research Foundation provides approximately two million euros in funding
9 April 2015
Universität Heidelberg Opens Liaison Office in Japan
Heidelberg University Office in Kyoto to foster cooperation and contacts in East Asia
24 March 2015
Partners sign new agreement for joint catalysis laboratory "CaRLa" in Heidelberg
BASF and Heidelberg University renew their successful research cooperation up to the end of 2017
17 March 2015
What Happens in Cells and Cell Walls During Plant Growth?
European Research Council awards Heidelberg biologist Dr. Thomas Greb ERC Consolidator Grant of 2 million euros
13 March 2015
Glimpse into the Regulation of Water Exchange in the Brain
Heidelberg researchers discover mechanism that regulates the flow of water in brain cells
12 March 2015
Excellent Placement in THE Reputation Ranking 2015
38th place illustrates Heidelberg University's excellent reputation in the scientific landscape
3 March 2015
Outstanding Young Researchers to Meet at Kyoto University
Santander International Winter School of Heidelberg University explores the concept of religion from a transcultural perspective
12 February 2015
Heidelberg Astronomers Discover Rare Planet
Kepler-432b is a dense, massive celestial body with extreme seasons
5 February 2015
Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Award for Two Outstanding Researchers
Brian Luke and Jan Korbel each receive C.H.S. Foundation award of 100,000 euros research funding
23 January 2015
Heidelberg Researchers Find Unusually Elastic Protein
Molecular elasticity may have originated in cnidarian elastomer
12 January 2015
Humboldt Prize for Simon Partner to join HCTS
Simon Partner of Duke University received a prestigious Humboldt Prize to spend a year of research at the Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies (HCTS)
19 December 2014
New Leibniz ScienceCampus: Language Analysis on a Large Scale
Joint research project of the Department of Computational Linguistics at Heidelberg University and the Institute for the German Language in Mannheim
19 December 2014
Database of the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe" makes old issues of the "Himalayan Times" accessible online
19 December 2014
Heisenberg Professorship Goes to Geochemist Frank Keppler
Scientist represents the research area biogeochemistry at Heidelberg University
28 November 2014
Hellmut Augustin and Roland Eils Win HMLS Investigator Award
The award of the Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences is endowed with 100,000 euros
10 November 2014
Outstanding Young Researchers Meet At Heidelberg Center for Latin America
Third "Santander International Summer School" being held from 17 to 28 November in Santiago de Chile.
14 October 2014
Baden Wuerttemberg Fellow 2014: Dr. Alok Kumar Mishra
Dr. Alok Kumar Mishra has joined the Department of Development Economics of the South Asia Institute as Baden Wuerttemberg Fellow .
14 October 2014
Baden Wuerttemberg Fellow 2014: Prof. Tana Showren
Prof. Tana Showren has joined Department of History of the South Asia Institute as Baden Wuerttemberg Fellow .
8 October 2014
New Zimmer Chair: Prof. Amiya P. Sen
Prof. Amiya P. Sen is the new chairholder of the Heinrich Zimmer Chair for Philosophy and Intellectual History. He will join the SAI in winter term 2014/15 for a two-year stay
8 October 2014
Universität Heidelberg Congratulates Stefan Hell on Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Doctorate and habilitation at Ruperto Carola â physicist's working group conducts research at BioQuant Centre
16 September 2014
Universität Heidelberg Again Best German University in QS World University Rankings
Ruperto Carola advanced to 49th place worldwide â Best German university in two internationally recognised ranking lists
15 August 2014
Best German University in Shanghai Ranking
Ruperto Carola advances to 49th in worldwide comparison
4 August 2014
How the "Biological Spark Plug" in Biomolecular Motors Works
Heidelberg researchers simulate processes that trigger muscle movement
23 July 2014
New Start-Up Professors for Transcultural Studies
Prof. Christian Förster and Prof. Daniel König are the new Start-Up Professors at the Cluster "Asia and Europe"
18 July 2014
Highly-endowed Funding for Heidelberg Biologist Dr. Alexis Maizel
Junior research group leader in "CellNetworks" Cluster to receive up to 900,000 euros
14 July 2014
Award for Excellent Contributions to Cancer Research
Hella Bühler Prize goes to Carmen Wängler and Stephan Singer â Prize money of EUR 150,000 to further advance their research work
10 July 2014
Best of Germany's Major Academic Libraries
Heidelberg at top of BIX Library Index for fifth consecutive year
16 June 2014
Universität Heidelberg Presents James W.C. Pennington Award
Historian Laurie Maffly-Kipp receives prize for research in African-American religion and history
3 June 2014
German-Japanese Knowledge Exchange: High Honours for Motomu Tanaka
Heidelberg/Kyoto scientist receives Philipp Franz von Siebold Award endowed with 50,000 euros
30 May 2014
Symposium in honour of Axel Michaels
On the occasion of the 65th birthday of Prof. Axel Michaels, a full-day programme was jointly organised by the South Asia Institute and the Cluster.
16 May 2014
Announcement of DAAD Young Ambassador Programme 2014-15.
DAAD invites applications to the Young Ambassador Programme 2014 -15
16 May 2014
Distinction for Ten Young Scholars
Festive ceremony: "Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise" will be presented
16 May 2014
DFG Funds Three Heidelberg Collaborative Research Centres and a CRC/Transregio
German Research Foundation approves four proposals by Universität Heidelberg in latest funding round
12 May 2014
Funding for Research Training Group for Computational Image Analysis
DFG supports doctoral training at Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing
6 May 2014
DFG Bonn, DFG India Office convened with Dr. Shailja Gupta, Director, International Collaborations, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to discuss the co-funding of new projects and further initiatives.
5 May 2014
Kyoto University Opens Overseas Office at Heidelberg University
Opening ceremony with representatives of the Ministry of Education and the Japanese Embassy
25 April 2014
Opening of the Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies.
The Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies (HCTS), a new Institute for Advanced Studies at Heidelberg University, was inaugurated on April 28, 2014. The ceremony took place in the main auditorium Alte Aula of Heidelberg University. Philosopher Prof. Avishai Margalit (Princeton) gave the keynote speech.
23 April 2014
Marsilius Academy on Synthetic Biology
Deadline for applications from young academics: 31 May 2014
7 April 2014
The Academic Advisory Council's role is to advise on strategy for Heidelberg University in connection with the Excellence Initiative. The members of the ACC are eminent scholars from internationally esteemed universities and research institutions, high-ranking representatives of industry and senior academics from the University of Heidelberg.
1 April 2014
Prof. Dr. Armin von Bogdandy wins the Leibniz-Prize 2014
Prof. Dr. Armin von Bogdandy from Public Law and International Law, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg wins the Leibniz-Prize 2014
1 April 2014
Prof. Dr. Irmgard Sinning wins the Leibniz-Prize 2014
Prof. Dr. Irmgard Sinning from Structural Biology, University of Heidelberg wins the Leibniz-Prize 2014.
28 February 2014
In March, the first five fellows will start their research at the Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies (HCTS). Later this year nine more fellows will join.
27 February 2014
Study Exchange Programme with Japan
The Cluster established a new cooperation with the Universities of Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan. It offers a new exchange programme with scholarship options for master and doctoral students, especially from the Asian studies, economics, and political sciences.
26 February 2014
QS Subject Rankings: Ruperto Carola No. 1 in Germany in Three Subjects
Universität Heidelberg in the world's top 50 universities in a total of eight subjects
26 February 2014
Computing with Silicon Neurons
Scientists use artificial nerve cells for complex data processing tasks
5 February 2014
European Research Council Funds Heidelberg Mathematician
Prof. Dr. Anna Wienhard receives ERC Consolidator Grant of nearly 1.6 million euros
3 February 2014
Papal Bull from the Early Years of Heidelberg University Discovered in the USA
Medieval document from 1387 found in the attic of a house in St. Louis
14 January 2014
Business Model for Open-Access Books
DFG funding for pilot project to publish academic books online
14 January 2014
Karl Jaspers Prize for Prof. Dr. Hans Maier
In recognition of scholarly and philosophical achievements of international standing
9 December 2013
HMLS Investigator Award for Biochemist Felix Wieland
Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences prize endowed with 100,000 euros
5 December 2013
Leibniz Prize for Heidelberg Scientist Irmgard Sinning
Most prestigious research award in Germany â honour comes with 2.5 million euros funding
21 November 2013
Photo Award for Amit Pasricha and Axel Michaels
Amit Pasricha and Axel Michaels receive the German Photo Book Prize 2014. Their publication "Heiliges Indien" documents and explains religious life in India
20 November 2013
DWIH Excellence on Tour at Ahmedabad (Gujarat Science City, Nov. 15-22)
HCSA activities for DWIH "Excellence on Tour" at Ahmedabad
18 November 2013
Lautenschläger Research Prize for Virologist Prof. Dr. Ralf Bartenschlager
Award endowed with 250,000 euros goes to an "internationally outstanding research personality"
13 November 2013
How Argonaute Proteins Intervene in the Gene Regulation Process
Heidelberg scientists identify protein motifs that influence gene silencing
8 November 2013
Outstanding Young Doctoral Students Meet at Heidelberg Latin America Center
First Santander International Summer School to take place from 19 to 29 November in Santiago de Chile
18 October 2013
How Chromosome Ends Influence Cellular Aging
"First Look" will monitor correct functioning of all on-board systems
11 October 2013
Heidelberg Astronomers Develop Software for the Gaia Satellite
Historian honoured for his academic achievements
11 September 2013
How Chromosome Ends Influence Cellular Aging
Heidelberg researchers study the function of telomeres in cellular aging processes
10 September 2013
Universität Heidelberg Best German University in QS World University Rankings
50th in the world ranking: also attributable to the Excellence Initiative - Life sciences/medicine lead Germany in subject ranking
16 August 2013
Heidelberg Mathematician Receives Generous Grant From European Research Council
Dr. Bastian GoldlÃŒcke receives ERC Starting Grant to research image processing of light fields
15 August 2013
Ruperto Carola Strengthens Leading Position in Shanghai Ranking
Heidelberg University now second in Germany and 54th worldwide
26 July 2013
Extension to University Computing Centre
Heidelberg University is also getting a new "supercomputer"
24 July 2013
Literary Scholars and Linguists from 43 Countries Meet in Heidelberg
Poetics and Linguistics Association holds its Annual Conference at Heidelberg University
23 July 2013
Senate Elects Ãscar Loureda Vice-Rector for Quality Development
Head of the Spanish department of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting takes up his new duties in October
22 July 2013
Young Indian researchers at the 63rd Nobel Laureates meeting in Lindau
The meeting was dedicated to chemistry, with "Green Chemistry" being one of the focal points on the agenda of this year's meeting
9 July 2013
HERA Funding for Christiane Brosius
The Cluster of Excellence will be the home-base for the research project "Creating the 'New' Asian Woman: Entanglements of Urban Space, Cultural Encounters and Gendered Identities in Shanghai and Delhi"
8 July 2013
Heidelberg Researchers Identify "Switch" for Long-term Memory
Calcium signal in neuronal cell nuclei initiates the formation of lasting memories
8 July 2013
Front Runner among Germany's Major Academic Libraries
Heidelberg University Library comes out on top in the BIX Library Index for the fourth time running
4 July 2013
Universität Heidelberg and Santander Universitäten to Increase Their Cooperation
Developing networks of strong research partners in Latin America, Europe and Asia
4 July 2013
900 Experts on the Evolution of Stars and Planets Meet in Heidelberg
Astronomical conference "Protostars & Planets" to take place from 15 to 20 July 2013
1 July 2013
Universität Heidelberg Presents James W.C. Pennington Award
Historian Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham receives prize for research in African American history
28 June 2013
New Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies at Universitaet Heidelberg
German Federal Government and State Government grant about 20 million euros for CATS research facility
26 June 2013
Dr. Sven Diederichs Distinguished for Outstanding Work in Cancer Research
Heidelberg tumour biologist awarded the Hella B&u&hler Prize 2013 endowed with EUR 100,000
26 June 2013
Dr. Sven Diederichs Distinguished for Outstanding Work in Cancer Research
Heidelberg tumour biologist awarded the Hella BÃŒhler Prize 2013 endowed with EUR 100,000
20 June 2013
Leading International Catalysis Researchers Convene at Heidelberg University
Heidelberg Forum of Molecular Catalysis is on 28 June â Presentation of BASF Catalysis Award 2013
21 May 2013
Distinction for Ten Young Scholars
"Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise" presented for the first time
15 May 2013
Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe" Sets up Four New Junior Research Groups
Young researchers examine topics such as war crimes tribunals and the Pentecostal movement
14 May 2013
Senate of Heidelberg University Elects Three New Vice-Rectors
A. Stephen K. Hashmi, Beatrix Busse and Dieter W. Heermann will assume their office in October 2013
14 May 2013
International Summer School on "Sites of Knowledge" at Heidelberg University
Organised by the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe" â Young scholars can apply as of now
08 May 2013
Top Results in QS Subject Rankings
Ruperto Carola No. 1 in Germany in three subjects
26 April 2013
The DWIH New Delhi - Excellence on Tour 2013!
The first ever "Excellence on Tour 2013" is an initiative by the German government and the German House for Research and Innovation (DWIH New Delhi)
23 April 2013
Joint Lecture Series on "Humboldts Erben" (Humboldt's Heirs), by HCSA
Symposium of the International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) being held at Heidelberg University
11 April 2013
International Conference on Ladakh High-Mountain Region of Northern India
Symposium of the International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) being held at Heidelberg University
10 April 2013
Eight students from Heidelberg, WÃŒrzburg and Freie Universität Berlin gathered in Jaipur (Rajasthan) in order to improve their spoken Hindi skills
28 March 2013
New Class of Fellows Appointed to the Marsilius Kolleg
Eleven Heidelberg scientists engage with interdisciplinary research issues and projects
25 March 2013
Two New Junior Research Groups at Heidelberg Center for the Environment
Interdisciplinary research in "environment and health" and "environment and society"
10 March 2013
Dr. Juliane Dame, SAI, heads a Junior Research Group at HCE
26 February 2013
Excellent Showing in Webometrics Ranking
Heidelberg University's internet presence best in Germany
15 February 2013
Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing Celebrates 25 Years
Ceremony and symposium commemorate the IWR's start and offer insights into current research
12 February 2013
Cell Shape Changes during Mitosis
Heidelberg scientists study transient degradation of an actin regulator
7 February 2013
New Publication: Alfred Hitchcock and the Arts
Interdisciplinary volume assembles articles illuminating various influences on Hitchcock's films
1 February 2013
Award for Outstanding Work in Biomedical Research
Biochemist Dr. John Briggs of EMBL in Heidelberg to receive the Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Award
29 January 2013
International Conference: Pentecostalism and Politics
Researchers from 17 countries convene in Heidelberg to discuss the political influence of Pentecostalism in different parts of the world
28 January 2013
Heidelberg Scientists to Develop a Research Platform for the "Human Brain Project"
Karlheinz Meier is co-director of the EU-funded FET flagship initiative
18 January 2013
Heidelberg Law Scholars Complete Evaluation of EU Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings
Comprehensive reform proposals elaborated at the request of the EU Commission
9 January 2013
Caroline Minuscule Predates Charlemagne
Heidelberg scholar discovers earliest known example of Latin script as still used today
21 December 2012
New Joint Project: How Medications Can Overcome the Blood-Brain Barrier
Heidelberg researchers are developing artificial tissue structure as a test model
19 December 2012
Researchers Develop New Analysis Procedure for Psychological Stress at Work
Business shows great interest in tool developed by Heidelberg industrial and organisational psychologists
14 December 2012
"New Directorate for Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe"
Sinologist Barbara Mittler and Historian Thomas Maissen join three-member board
11 December 2012
Bernhard Eitel Re-Elected Rector of Universität Heidelberg
Senate members voted for the 53-year-old with large majority
3 December 2012
Need for Speed: High-speed Measurements of Molecular Motion in the Cell Nucleus
Heidelberg scientists study interactions between proteins and DNA in living cells
19 October 2012
Heisenberg Fellowship for Roland Wenzlhuemer
Cluster member PD Dr. Roland Wenzlhuemer has been awarded a Heisenberg Fellowship by the German Research Foundation (DFG)
15 October 2012
Number of Students at Universität Heidelberg Tops the 30,000 Mark
Highest student count since the early 1990s â Number of first-year students remains high
11 October 2012
Dr. Ulrike Albrecht New Chair of University Council
Council has entered its fifth period in office in October
21 September 2012
Heidelberg Center for Latin American Celebrates Ten Years
Ceremony in Santiago de Chile with Ministers Annette Schavan and Theresia Bauer
6 September 2012
Allegedly Useless Parts of the Human Genome Fulfil Regulatory Tasks
Heidelberg scientists contribute to the encyclopedia of all functional DNA elements in the human genome
6 September 2012
Humboldt-Foundation honours Patrick Geary
The Humboldt Foundation honours Prof. Patrick Geary at Heidelberg University. Alongside the official award ceremony, the Humboldt-Foundation organized a colloquium for the laureates.
29 August 2012
Humboldt Fellowship for Martin Dusinberre
Dr. Martin Dusinberre has been awarded with a Research Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He will use this scholarship to research Japan's engagement with the world in the late 19th-century
23 August 2012
http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/presse/news2012/pm20120823_mobocon_en.html
Dortmund and Heidelberg researchers' project receives ERC funding
12 July 2012
Heidelberg Scientist New Member of DFG Senate
Heidelberg molecular biologist Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior has been elected a member of the Senate of the German Research Foundation (DFG).
12 July 2012
Support for Young Scientists in Basic Biomedical Research
Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation supports the work of five new C.H.S. research groups
11 July 2012
Front Runner among Germany's Major Academic Libraries
Heidelberg University Library again out in front in the BIX Library Index: high usage and efficient work routines
16 June 2012
Excellence Initiative Second Funding Phase 2012
The concept of a comprehensive university, the central element of Heidelberg's institutional strategy that proved a success in the first round of the Excellence Initiative by the German federal and state governments, has again carried Heidelberg University through the competition's renewal process with flying colours.
4 June 2012
'Transformer' protein creates transport pods of different sizes
For the first time, Heidelberg researchers succeed in a high-resolution view of the three-dimensional structure of a complete vesicle.
4 June 2012
50th anniversary of the Institute of Human Genetics
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Heidelberg Institute of Human Genetics a symposium will be held on 21 September 2012 at DKFZ lecture hall and foyer
1 June 2012
The German Research Foundation provides over ten million Euros to fund a new Collaborative Research Centre. It is coordinated by Prof. Dr. Bernd Bukau, director of the Center for Molecular Biology
28 May 2012
New Funds for Resources on Chinese Periodicals
The project "Early Chinese Periodicals Online (ECPO) - Creating a Prototype for an Intelligent Archive" has been awarded 3.000.000 Taiwan-Dollar (about 80.000 Euro)
11 May 2012
Prof. Dr. Oliver Trapp Receives Proof of Concept Grant from European Research Council
Funding in addition to ERC Starting Grant for the Heidelberg chemist
11 May 2012
Film on Visual and Media Anthropology
This film portrait introduces the work of the Chair of Visual and Media Anthropology held by Prof. Christiane Brosius. This film particularly focuses on research-based teaching.
11 May 2012
New Sources for Research on Art Trade in the National Socialist Era
International cooperation project republishes auction catalogues from the time between 1930 and 1945
16 April 2012
Indo-German Urban Mela opens in Mumbai
The Indo-German Urban Mela - a unique blend of technology, science, culture and entertainment - was inaugurated on April 13th, 2012 at Cross Maidan Garden. On until April 22nd, 2012 in Mumbai, this urban extravaganza is part of the celebrations titled "Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities" that commemorate 60 years of the establishment of Indo-German diplomatic ties.
16 April 2012
Anniversary Conference of the South Asia Institute in New Delhi
Between Global Aspirations and Local Realities. India's Cities in Interdisciplinary Perspective March 26-28, 2012
16 April 2012
South Asia Institute invites to 50 daily lectures
Current and historical developments in South Asia will be discussed in 50 daily lectures during the summer semester. From April 19 to July 27, the South Asia Institute invites to a lecture series called "Academic Lunch Break".
4 April 2012
German-Japanese University Consortium Signs Joint Statement
Representatives of the six partner institutions met in Kyoto for a two-day conference
16 March 2012
Network Meeting of Heidelberg University for Research Alumni from South Asia
As part of the new Research Alumni project, Heidelberg Alumni International (HAI), Ruperto Carola's central alumni initiative, is holding a network meeting for researchers from South Asia who were once visiting scientists and scholars at Heidelberg University
14 March 2012
Hotspots for biogenesis of small RNA molecules in plant cells discovered
Scientists at Heidelberg University study fine-tuning of protein production
17 February 2012
Three Cluster Members take up New Positions
The careers of three members of research project B12 "Rethinking Trends" have taken new turns: Jennifer Altehenger, Lena Henningsen, and Petra Thiel were appointed to positions at different institutions in Germany and the UK.
16 February 2012
Y-SASM Workshop at South Asia Institute, 14th - 16th June 2012
The third annual Y-SASM (Young South Asian Scholars Meet) workshop will be hosted by the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University and will take place from the 14th to 16th June 2012.
15 February 2012
"Don't Cut My Head Off" closes Film Festival
The documentary "Don't Cut My Head Off" by Dr. Somnath Batabyal has been chosen as the closing film at the Indian film festival "Persistence Resistance" in New Delhi, India.
15 February 2012
Germany as investment destination for Indian IT companies
Flush with cash, German companies are increasing their budgets for full service IT providers, according to recent studies. At this year's NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2012 from 14 - 16 February in Mumbai, Germany Trade & Invest has representatives to share the latest opportunities for India's IT enterprises in Germany.
13 February 2012
Research and development make German companies fit for the future
One of the key results of the 'German Innovation Survey 2011' published by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) is that in 2010, more German companies continuously pursued research and development than ever before. The figure was at 34,000, or 12 percent of German companies, thus topping the previous peak value from 2008.
7 February 2012
Call for Panels: Annual Conference 2012 organised by Research Area D "Historicities & Heritage"
Dr. Anton Meinhart and Prof. Michael Platten receive the 2011 Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Awards
2 February 2012
Researchers in Heidelberg Investigate Intracellular Transport
Dr. Anton Meinhart and Prof. Michael Platten receive the 2011 Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Awards
27 January 2012
Award for Pioneering Work in Biomedical Basic Research
Third funding period: over EUR 12 million from DFG for Collaborative Research Centre 638
20 January 2012
Conference on "Indian Social Sciences" with Axel Michaels
The Cluster's Acting Director Prof. Axel Michaels will be one of the key speakers at an international conference on the Indian Social Sciences in New Delhi. The conference will be held at the beginning of February and is organised by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
17 January 2012
The South Asia Institute (SAI) celebrates its 50th anniversary at Heidelberg University in 2012. During the entire year 2012 the SAI will organize and present - both in Heidelberg and in South Asia - single events, a central week of celebration in May, lecture series and special programs on single topics and countries of South Asia. This is under the heading: The South Asia Institute: 50 Years of Looking Ahead.
11 January 2012
Third Issue of the E-Journal "Transcultural Studies
The new issue of the E-Journal "Transcultural Studies" is now available online. It is the second issue in 2011 and contains articles by Michael Falser, Vladimir Tikhonov, and Franziska Koch. It also features a themed section called "The Transcultural Travels of Trends"
03 January 2012
Prof. Mitra and Dr. Wolf inivited to speak at European Parliament
Prof. Subrata Mitra and Dr. Siegfried Wolf, Department of Political Science at SAI, are invited to speak at the European Parliament in Brussels
22 December 2011
Describing Reactions in a Fuel Cell on the Nanoscale
International research team comes up with new microscopy technique - Heidelberg mathematician involved
21 December 2011
EU-funded research project combines molecular biology with materials science
An international consortium of academic and industrial partners including the BioQuant Centre at Heidelberg University will receive approx. EUR 4.4 million in funding from the European Union
16 December 2011
HMLS Investigator Award goes to Michael Lanzer and Elmar Schiebel
This year's HMLS Investigator Award for outstanding research in the field of molecular life sciences was presented to Prof. Dr. Michael Lanzer and Prof. Dr. Elmar Schiebel
9 December 2011
Study on Climate Change in the Himalaya
The authors Alexander Erlewein and Marcus Nüsser (Department of Geography, SAI) present a study on the effectiveness of dams for climate protection.
7 December 2011
From the Indian Valentine's Day Card to the Arab Superman
First volume of new book series discusses the transfer of images between cultures
2 December 2011
Three Fellowships for Huang Xuelei
Member of the Cluster's research project B12 "Rethinking Trends" and former PhD student at the Institute of Chinese Studies, has been awarded with three renowned fellowships.
1 December 2011
Masterstudiengang Technische Informatik an der Universität Heidelberg
The new Master of Science in Computer Engineering ('MScTI') at Heidelberg University will start in the upcoming winter term 2011/2012.
24 November 2011
Funding from the European Research Council for Ten Heidelberg Researchers
Heidelberg receives three ERC Starting Grants and seven ERC Advanced Grants for outstanding investigators
7 November 2011
Scholarship and support programme: students do better when they feel at home
DAAD offers a combined scholarship and support programme (STIBET)funded by the Federal Foreign Office
27 October 2011
Universität Heidelberg and KIT Enter into Strategic Research Agreement
Establishment of the "Heidelberg Karlsruhe Research Partnership" as joint scientific facility
21 October 2011
Lord Mayor of Heidelberg to visit HCSA
Visit of the Lord Mayor of Heidelberg to Delhi, 4. November 2011
20 October 2011
International Conference at Jamia
Two-day International Conference on Gender Equity and Exclusion in South and Central Asia
18 October 2011
Seminar program Additional Skills winter semester 2011/2012
Course Programmes by Graduate Academy
14 October 2011
Lecture Series Cluster: Transcultural Controversies in Global Health
Lecture Series Cluster: Science Technology, and Transcultural Studies
Lecture Series Cluster: Global Philosophies
Lecture series funded by the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context: Shifting Asymmetries in Cultural Flows"
14 October 2011
The Order of Merrit of the Federal Republic of Germany to Prof. Dietmar Rothermund
Ceremony on the awarding of the Order of Merrit of the Federal Republic of Germany to Prof. Dietmar Rothermund
14 October 2011
Researchers Directive (Forscherrichtlinie)
The University of Heidelberg accredited to implement the researcher directive (Forscherrichtlinie)
14 October 2011
India and Germany sign an agreement on social security
Indo-German Social Security Agreement in Berlin to guarantee and coordinate the social protection of German and Indian nationals
11 October 2011
Dr. rer.pol. Jivanta Schöttli, department of political science at SAI, has been awarded with the Klaus-Georg and Sigrid Hengstberger Prizes for Young Scientists at the University of Heidelberg in 2011.
6 October 2011
15 September 2011
The new Indo-German Max Planck Center on Lipid Research
5 September 2011
Heidelberg University Germany's Leading Contender in QS World University Ranking
2 September 2011
Science Tour "Research in Germany" 2011
23 August 2011
Lecture: "Orientalism", Anthropology and the South Asia Institute
South Asia Institute Branch Office New Delhi and IIC cordially invite you to a lecture by Prof. William S. Sax, Head, Department of Ethnology, SAI.
12 August 2011
Ensuring food security in an era of climate change
Heidelberg Centre South Asia (HCSA) and Heidelberg Club International HCI), Delhi Chapter cordially invite you to this talk by Heidelberg Alumna and Padma Shree (2011) Dr. Suman Sahai.
03 August 2011
Heidelberg Center for the Environment (HEC) founded
13 July 2011
Heidelberg University Library Still Heads the List of German Academic Libraries
For the second time in succession, Heidelberg UniÂverÂsity Library has achieved first place in the renowned BIX Library Index, which assesses and compares the performance of major academic libraries.
6 June 2011
Indian-European research networking programme in the social sciences
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR, India) in association with the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR, France), the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, Germany), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC, UK) and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO, The Netherlands) invite applications for joint social science networking proposals between research centres in the participating European countries and India.
20 May 2011
New Master Programme in Transcultural Studies: application deadline 15th June 2011
Initiated by the Cluster, a Master Programme in Transcultural Studies is being introduced at Heidelberg University. Starting this winter term, students from all over the globe are invited to study the dynamics of transcultural exchanges.
21 April 2011
Newly Discovered Gene Protects against Brain Damage
Therapy prospects for stroke and neurodegenerative diseases
19 April 2011
Germany tops higher education survey by British Council
According to a British Council survey, Germany comes first in an international league table of higher education, ahead of Australia, the United Kingdom and China.
19 April 2011
Master Programme in Transcultural Studies
Initiated by the Cluster, a Master Programme in Transcultural Studies is introduced at Heidelberg University.
4 April 2011 - No. 95/2011
Atom and its Quantum Mirror Image
A team of physicists experimentally produces quantum-superpositions, simply using a mirror
1 April 2011
Large Scale Data Facility for Life Sciences
A team of physicists experimentally produces quantum-superpositions, simply using a mirror
11 March 2011 - No. 62/2011
Max Kade Foundation Supports Renovation of the "Neue Universität"
$600,000 for the modernisation of the grand foyer in Heidelberg University's main lecture hall building
8 March 2011 - No. 57/2011
The Power of Things in Cultural Processes
New publication assembles lectures given at the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe"
1 March 2011 - No. 52/2011
Novel High-Resolution Methods in Fluorescence Microscopy
Heidelberg scientists employ chemical reaction for light-independent switching of fluorescent probes
24 February 2011 - No. 50/2011
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Total Genome Sequencing
Green light for fourth research project at Heidelberg University's Marsilius Kolleg
17 February 2011 - No. 43/2011
New Doctoral Programme in Computational Linguistics
Heidelberg University and Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) strengthen their cooperation
14 February 2011 - No. 40/2011
New Class of Fellows Appointed to Marsilius Kolleg
Thirteen Heidelberg academics engage with interdisciplinary research issues
10 February 2011 - No. 38/2011
German-Brazilian Research Collaboration in Earth Sciences
Heidelberg scientist organises workshops and visit from Brazilian delegation
9 February 2011 - No. 37/2011
Study Proves: Peace Education Promotes Readiness for Peaceful Conflict Settlement
Scientists from Heidelberg University investigate effectiveness of educational projects in crisis areas
3 February 2011 - No. 30/2011
First Stars in Universe Were Not Alone
Astrophysicists use computer simulations to gain new insights on star formation
