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Under the motto "Von der Stadt auf den Gießberg", the public was invited to take part in exciting guided tours of the university last Thursday.

On 4 July at 7 p.m., the university will open selected facilities to the public. From 3D printing and chemical escape games to the search for the smallest and tiniest components. Find out what these are and what's behind them here.

In a joint project between the University of Constance, the PH Thurgau and the HTWG Konstanz, funded by the Lake Constance Four-Country Region Science Network, a solar-powered bicycle trailer is being developed to bring universities together with other people from society.

Last Thursday, pupils from Schule Schloss Gaienhofen immersed themselves in the world of limnological research under the guidance of Prof. Dr. David Schleheck and Maxima Gebhardt. From the microscopic examination of plankton to the analysis of ecological data - the event offered valuable insights into the complex processes of the lake and demonstrated the importance of scientific work for environmental protection.

Eight pupils from Ellenrieder-Gymnasium visited the research vessel “Robert Lauterborn” and experienced exciting insights into the underwater world of Lake Constance.

In four lectures over four weeks, 200 children dealt with exciting topics from different subject areas. The enthusiastic young listeners thanked the professors like real students by tapping their hands on the bench.

In the 2024 Nature Positive photo competition, everyone is welcome to submit photos of the University of Konstanz campus by July, 15th in the categories (i) plants / fungi, (ii) animals, (iii) landscape / community or (iv) people & nature. Selected photos will be exhibited in the Lake Constance Nature Museum and in the university library.

As part of forum.konstanz, the Limnological Institute at the University of Konstanz offers the opportunity to take part in a trip on the research vessel "Robert Lauterborn" and to watch and take part in the taking of water samples.

For the dates in August and September, inquiries can now be made using our form.

The forum.konstanz, the Limnological Institute and the vhs are offering a cooperation event with a visit to the research ship, where water samples can be examined using binoculars and a microscope. The event will take place on April 27th at 2 p.m. in the harbor of Konstanz.