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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Digital society between fear and euphoria

Discussion at “Foyer Forschung” about digitalisation and its effects on political communication, hosted by the University of Konstanz’s Centre of Excellence “Cultural Foundations of Social Integration” [Only available in German]

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Sporting fun

Guests from across Europe and the Middle East expected for the 13th Eurokonstantia [Only available in German]

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Stork flying towards a group of white storks in the field.  Photo: Christian Ziegler. Copyright: MaxCine, Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Radolfzell

Storks on the wing

Researchers are able to predict which storks are likely to migrate to Africa in the autumn and which ones are likely to remain in Europe

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