(from the left) Andreas Härer, Dr. Julián Torres-Dowdall, Professor Axel Meyer und Dr. Melisa Olave. Photo: Ricardo Rayo

Data against dogma

Biologist from Konstanz, Professor Axel Meyer, receives the Luigi-Tartufari International Prize from the Italian National Academy

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Summer MA

Summer master’s programme makes a splash

Students from the University of Konstanz will dive into world-leading training in behaviour, computational analysis—and underwater exploration—at one of Europe’s premier research stations for marine ecology.

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In a comprehensive and pioneering study led by Professor Thomas Elbert, Dr Anke Köbach (middle) and Dr Martina Ruf-Leuschner investigated the effects of female genital mutilation on the body and mind of the affected women. Credit: University of Konstanz

Grave consequences

Female genital mutilation (FGM) increases the risk of developing mental illness and changes the body’s reactions to stress

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High times

The university from Le Creusot earns the title of “Most Entertaining Team” at the 13th Eurokonstantia [Only available in German]

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Taking on responsibility for the world of tomorrow

During the University of Konstanz’s project week on sustainability, “Utopien – Unsere Universität 2025”, participants discuss the relationship between research culture, travel by airplane and the use of natural resources [Only available in German]

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