Press releases

Learning from others can mitigate risk aversion, even if the others we learn from tend to avoid risky, but profitable decisions themselves. This is shown in mathematical modelling and large-scale online experiments by the social psychologists Dr Wataru Toyokawa and Professor Wolfgang Gaissmaier from the University of Konstanz.

The public lecture by former Federal President Joachim Gauck has been postponed due to illness. We will inform you about the new date in due course.

Dr. Yuko Ulrich, a biologist from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, convinced the jury with her research on the interaction between social organization and disease resistance in social insects.

Students from Denmark, South Korea and the US receive international award from the University of Konstanz Alumni Association (VEUK) for their social engagement and good academic performance

For the exhibition "Re-Shaping Nature" at the University of Konstanz, scientific data on the movements of animal groups was visualized artistically – from animated posters to virtual reality installations. The opening reception takes place on 13 May 2022 at 15:00.

The 6th Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft in Konstanz and Kreuzlingen on 14 May 2022 – many-faceted programme from 17:00 to 23:00 – Opening talk at 16:00

Excellent support for students, especially at the beginning of their studies: The latest results of the CHE (Centre for Higher Education) University Ranking for the programmes in German literature, psychology and Romance literatures at the University of Konstanz

In the THE Impact Ranking 2022, the University of Konstanz again placed among the top 100 worldwide in two categories assessing the social impact of universities on sustainability. In Germany, Konstanz shared the top overall rating with the Freie Universität Berlin.

Thurgau Institute of Economics (TWI) at the University of Konstanz hosts Bodensee Wirtschaftsforum 2022