# Events & Opportunities
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Stay informed about the latest news and events from the [Argelander Program](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/contactpoints-argelander/contactpoints-argelanderprogram)1**1**. In addition to current topics, we would like to draw your attention to our overview of upcoming workshops. Don't forget to sign up for our [newsletter](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/events-and-opportunities/events-and-opportunities#newsletter)2 as well to receive the latest information directly in your inbox.
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[© Photo: Barbara Frommann/Uni Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/047-2026 "How to Spot Disinformation: Tips from a Cybersecurity Expert")3
[How to Spot Disinformation: Tips from a Cybersecurity Expert](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/047-2026)3
In late March, representatives of government and the business and scientific communities will meet on the University of Bonn’s Poppelsdorf Campus to discuss one of the most pressing issues of today’s digital age: the targeted dissemination of disinformation. The Bonn Dialogue on Cybersecurity will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Lecture Hall 1, Poppelsdorf Campus, University of Bonn, Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5, 53115.
Mar 17, 2026
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[© AdobeStock / KristinaBlokhin](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/048-2026 "What’s in a Name? — The Unknown Faces of History")4
[What’s in a Name? — The Unknown Faces of History](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/048-2026)4
Most people in history remain nameless, appearing in sources merely as numbers, traits or anonymous figures. A new research project launched by the Cluster of Excellence Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) and the Department of History (IGW) at the University of Bonn is looking into how these nameless individuals can be analyzed and rendered visible in historical records. It has been awarded €370,000 in funding from the Volkswagen Foundation.
Mar 17, 2026
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[© COLORBOX.DE](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/045-2026 "Dishwashing with side effects: Kitchen sponges release microplastics")5
[Dishwashing with side effects: Kitchen sponges release microplastics](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/045-2026)5
Kitchen sponges are among the most frequently used household items – and may also represent a previously underestimated source of microplastics. Researchers led by the University of Bonn investigated how many plastic particles are released from sponges during dishwashing and their environmental impacts. The findings show that while measurable amounts of microplastics enter the environment each year, the largest share of environmental impact from manual dishwashing is caused by water consumption.
Mar 17, 2026
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[© University of Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/044-2026 "Bonn’s Domestic Service Robots Defend Their Title")6
[Bonn’s Domestic Service Robots Defend Their Title](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/044-2026)6
The University of Bonn´s NimbRo team convincingly defended its @Home League championship title at the RoboCup German Open, finishing well ahead of the runner-up. From March 10 to 14, the service robots demonstrated their capabilities in everyday environments. They understood complex voice commands, navigated safely through a simulated apartment and an unfamiliar restaurant, delivered orders, and removed laundry from the washing machine.
Mar 16, 2026
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[© Photo: Barbara Frommann/University of Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/138-2025 "Researchers develop a ChatGPT for Portuguese")7
[Researchers develop a ChatGPT for Portuguese](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/138-2025)7
Large language models, such as ChatGPT, perform significantly less well in Portuguese than in English despite both languages being spoken worldwide. This gap has now been closed with "GigaVerbo". The team led by Dr. Nicholas Kluge Corrêa from the Center for Science and Thought at the University of Bonn is now presenting the project in the journal "Patterns". The researchers were among the first to utilize the new "Marvin" supercomputer at the University of Bonn. Nicholas Kluge Corrêa and his colleague Aniket Sen are both members of the Transdisciplinary Research Area "Sustainable Futures" at the University of Bonn.
Mar 06, 2026
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[© Visual representation: Colourbox.de](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/037-2026 "University of Bonn to Receive Start-up Center.NRW for Life Sciences and AI")8
[University of Bonn to Receive Start-up Center.NRW for Life Sciences and AI](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/037-2026)8
The University of Bonn is expanding its start-up consulting services in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and the life sciences. With the new “U-Bo-LIFE-AI” Start-up Center.NRW, it will be enhancing entrepreneurial expertise and access to networks of investors and established companies in a systematic way. The University will be receiving roughly €1 million over the next three years from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and NRW’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy to set up “U-Bo-LIFE-AI” and develop it further.
Mar 04, 2026
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[© Image: Gregor Hübl / University of Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/035-2026 "How realistic does a supermarket need to be?")9
[How realistic does a supermarket need to be?](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/035-2026)9
Researchers at the University of Bonn have conducted a review study to examine the methods used to research consumer behaviour in supermarkets.
Mar 03, 2026
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## Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
[#### Online-Webcast | First Audition? How to apply for Professorships](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/nach-der-promotion/qualifizierung/careers-plus-zertifikate/careers-plus-veranstaltungen/modul-5-karriereplanung/2025-12-31-first-audition-how-to-applyi-for-professorship-webcast)14
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[#### Online-Webcast | I’m out of here! Leaving academia](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/nach-der-promotion/qualifizierung/careers-plus-zertifikate/careers-plus-veranstaltungen/modul-5-karriereplanung/2025-12-31-leaving-academia-webcast)15
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[#### Grant Writing Advanced for Natural and Life Scientists](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/grant-writing-advanced)16
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[#### Stärken nutzen: Als Introvertierte\*r in der Wissenschaft überzeugen](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/staerken-nutzen)17
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## More Events
[See all upcoming events](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/events-and-opportunities/event-overview)18
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### Considering a Doctorate
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Find out about orientation, qualification and funding opportunities available to you during your doctorate.
[Learn more](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/during-your-doctorate)23
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Learn more about the qualification programs and funding opportunities we offer for your postdoc.
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## Links
1. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/contactpoints-argelander/contactpoints-argelanderprogram
2. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/events-and-opportunities/events-and-opportunities#newsletter
3. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/047-2026
4. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/048-2026
5. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/045-2026
6. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/044-2026
7. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/138-2025
8. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/037-2026
9. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/035-2026
10. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/deal-with-it-a-practical-introduction-to-research-ethics
11. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/leadership-skills-fuer-den-ausserakademischen-arbeitsmarkt
12. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/disputationstraining-1
13. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/nach-der-promotion/qualifizierung/careers-plus-zertifikate/careers-plus-veranstaltungen/modul-3-kommunikation-praesentation/2026-03-25-efficient-collaboration
14. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/nach-der-promotion/qualifizierung/careers-plus-zertifikate/careers-plus-veranstaltungen/modul-5-karriereplanung/2025-12-31-first-audition-how-to-applyi-for-professorship-webcast
15. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/nach-der-promotion/qualifizierung/careers-plus-zertifikate/careers-plus-veranstaltungen/modul-5-karriereplanung/2025-12-31-leaving-academia-webcast
16. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/grant-writing-advanced
17. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/early-career/waehrend-der-promotion/qualifizierung/doctorate-plus-wise-2025-26/ausschreibungen/staerken-nutzen
18. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/events-and-opportunities/event-overview
19. https://www.linkedin.com/company/argelander-program/
20. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/events-and-opportunities/newsletter-bonn-doctoral-bulletin-en
21. https://listen.uni-bonn.de/wws/subscribe/academic-career?previous\_action=info
22. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/considering-a-doctorate
23. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/during-your-doctorate
24. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/ecrs/after-your-doctoral-studies