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Friday, 16. October 2026
With dedication, support and a good measure of persistence
© Pascal MounchidWhat began as a term paper intended simply to complete a seminar course soon proved too interesting to leave at that. Master’s student Pascal Mounchid submitted the paper to a renowned academic journal, only to discover that getting it published would require considerable perseverance. read more -
Wednesday, 02. September 2026
New type of plastic-degrading enzyme discovered in bacteria
Researchers at the University of Konstanz discover new ‘Pac-Man enzyme’ in bacteria that can degrade polyester plastic, as well as antibiotics like penicillin. read more -
Wednesday, 01. July 2026
From the sarcophagus to the sequencer
© Cat HobaiterFrom where did ancient Egyptians get the baboons they kept as pets and even worshipped as gods? To solve this puzzle using genetics, a team of international researchers joined forces and headed to Africa in search of clues. read more 
© Philipp UricherTuesday, 23. June 2026
MORE celebration: Dies academicus for the university's 60th…
On a bright and sunny 2 July 2026, the University of Konstanz celebrated its Dies academicus. For the university's 60th anniversary, the annual event was followed by an open house on 3 July 2026. read more
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Wednesday, 20. May 2026
Listening in on the hive
© Elisabeth BökerUntil now, people have only rarely observed a behaviour in bees that is interpreted as a stop signal. At the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB), an interdisciplinary team of researchers combines their expertise to listen for this mysterious signal. read more -
Monday, 11. May 2026
In_equality Conference 2026
© Ines JanasAgainst the backdrop of Lake Constance, the In_equality Conference 2026 brought together an international research community for the third time to discuss the political causes and consequences of inequality from different perspectives. read more -
Thursday, 16. April 2026
Energy planning: Mathematical optimization meets municipal…
© MTK / Achim MendeIn the project "Energieplanung im Quartier", researchers from the University of Konstanz collaborate with the city of Konstanz and its municipal utility provider to develop a simulation tool. read more 
Friday, 10. April 2026
Magic in literature
Today's fantasy novels are full of magic, and many of these stories are set in medieval times. But how was magic actually depicted in the literature of the Middle Ages? read more
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Monday, 16. March 2026
Can we call it fascism?
Is the United States under President Trump experiencing a "normal" crisis of democracy, or is a new regime taking shape? read more 
© Abbey DiasMonday, 23. February 2026
In her element
Conducting field research in Antarctica means being exposed to the elements in addition to doing without creature comforts and time alone – for weeks at a time. This is where Elisa Merz dives for research. read more
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