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    15.09.2026

    Turn of the Green Tides

    Algal blooms are intensifying worldwide, posing growing challenges for ecosystems and coastal communities. The ZiF workshop “Turn of the Green Tides” explores new ways of working with algal biomass to foster coastal resilience and climate adaptation.
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    26.08.2026

    Bielefeld becomes venue for global linguistic research

    Two international conferences in Bielefeld are currently highlighting the diversity of linguistic creativity.
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    25.08.2026

    Breakthrough in understanding ice formation in clouds

    How the mineral microcline triggers cloud freezing: A research team including the University of Bielefeld is investigating this effect for the first time at the molecular level.
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