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UNIVERSITY, RESEARCH, STUDYING

Funding, English

ERC Synergy Grant for physicist Michael Lässig and virologist Florian Klein

In a joint project, the two University of Cologne scientists are investigating mutations of viral pathogens in connection with the immune response. The European Research Council awards ERC Synergy Grants to interdisciplinary groups of two to four excellent researchers

Research, English

Long-lived contrails usually form in natural ice clouds

The effect of contrails on the climate has not yet been widely researched. Scientists assume that they predominantly have a warming effect. A study published in the journal Nature Communications provides new evidence that could influence the future planning of climate-adapted flight routes.

Research, English

Improving cloud modelling using algorithmic methods

The German Research Foundation (DFG) will fund a Reinhart Koselleck project at the University of Cologne with 1.25 million euros over five years. The project combines computer science and meteorology to improve cloud modelling and enhance our understanding of climate change

PHOTOS

Albertus Magnus Platz – new and improved

The redevelopment of Albertus Magnus Platz is progressing rapidly. The first section — the lower level of the square — will soon be completed and reopened to the public. New trees are also already in place.
_{Photos: Ludolf Dahmen}