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Schwangere Sportlerin steht auf einer Matte und macht Squats, trägt ein Widerstandsband um die Oberschenkel.

Knowledge that helps female athletes progress

Pregnancy and elite sport: launch of the ‘Athletin-D’ website

Whether it’s winning an Olympic medal whilst pregnant or breastfeeding during an ultramarathon – wanting children, pregnancy and elite sport are not… Read more

EU funding worth millions

Much more than just decoration: the TROWI research project explores the almost forgotten history of houseplants

Whether it’s a Monstera, a fern or a rubber tree: houseplants have become an integral part of many homes today. They make rooms feel more homely and…

Smart route planning

Research into safe routes to school: schools and local authorities are called upon to take part in the workshop

The holiday season isn’t just a time for holidays, but also a time to practise the journey to school. Over the past few weeks, many parents have been…

€9.4 million in funding

Between queues and crowds: the EU’s CrowdING project is researching crowds

How does a crowd move – and what lessons can be learnt from this for railway stations, major events or public spaces? Social psychologist Anna Sieben…

Cooperation

Understanding and taking action: New anthology ‘Taking a Stand Against the Far Right’ published

In „Einmischen gegen Rechts“, Florian Monstadt and Dr René Breiwe from the University of Wuppertal (Institute for Educational Research), together with…