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Published: November 2, 2026 15:56
Can molecular crowding help molecules find their targets? 🎯
New HITS research reveals how crowded cellular environments can both hinder and enhance drug-protein binding.
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Published: November 1, 2026 10:00
Happy November! Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the HITS building, it’s hard not to notice when it rains. We invite you to close your eyes for a moment and enjoy the soothing sounds of the season. ☔
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Published: October 28, 2026 09:31
Join us for the HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium with Prof. Edina Rosta from UCL on Causality-Guided Enhanced Sampling of Biomolecular Dynamics.
📅 2 November 2026 | 2:00 PM
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg (hybrid event)
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Published: October 28, 2026 09:25
Science Bar 🍸🎶
Kommt vorbei, diskutiert mit und erlebt Wissenschaft im direkten Austausch in entspannter Bar-Atmosphäre, mit Drinks und Musik!
📅 Freitag, 30. Oktober 2026 | 19 Uhr
📍Deutsch-Amerikanische Institut Heidelberg
🎟️ Eintritt frei
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Published: October 22, 2026 14:43
Did you know every baby in Germany undergoes screening 36–72 hours after birth? 👶
HITS researchers Prof. Dr. Vincent Heuveline and alumna Dr. rer. nat Elaine Zaunseder have worked on developing personalized digital twins of newborns to advance precision…
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Published: October 21, 2026 13:05
Für die nächste Entwicklungsphase des HITS suchen wir eine Führungskraft, die wissenschaftliche Exzellenz mit strategischem Weitblick verbindet.
Werden Sie Teil des HITS und gestalten Sie die Weiterentwicklung unseres Instituts aktiv mit. 🧭
Jetzt…
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Published: October 6, 2026 08:41
Now on YouTube! ▶️ Michael Baake on “The Markov Embedding Problem”.
Watch it here 👉 youtu.be/Wonij_wAeFo
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Published: October 5, 2026 13:04
A big thank you to Michael Baake from Bielefeld University for his enlightening talk on “The Markov Embedding Problem”!
A recording of the talk will soon be available on the HITS YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
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Published: October 2, 2026 12:21
Hello Autumn! 🍂
We’re kicking off the weekend with cozy autumn vibes.
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Published: October 1, 2026 13:01
Simone Ponzetto's fascinating talk on computational approaches to political communication in now available on our YouTube channel. Watch it here ➡️ https://youtu.be/6TsLY5BfVLM?si=K9dxTJlrMdfIZOST
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Published: October 1, 2026 09:00
It’s October, which means autumn is in full swing and the wind is starting to pick up again. It’s the perfect time to stand under the tree outside the Studio Villa Bosch and listen to the windchimes above you. Isn’t nature’s sound just delightful? …
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Published: September 30, 2026 12:40
Join our next HITS Colloquium with Prof. Dr. Michael Baake from Bielefeld University! He will give an introduction to “The Markov embedding problem” and present some key results, both old and new.
📅 Monday, 5 Oct 2026
🕑 11:00 AM CET
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Published: September 29, 2026 14:21
At yesterday’s HITS colloquium, Simone Ponzetto from the University of Mannheim spoke about computational approaches to political communication and how the same ideas and goals can be expressed in very different ways. A recording will be available on our…
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Published: September 25, 2026 13:13
Last week, we had the great pleasure of getting a little sneak peek of the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Swipe through to get a glimpse of the event and some of our highlights. 👉
We’re grateful to the HLFF for the opportunity to participate and are…
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Published: September 24, 2026 06:07
What do machine learning models for molecular structures, red giants and Van Gogh have in common? They all appear in the third and most recent edition of the HITS Newsletter 2026 which is now available and offers exciting insights!
Available online at:…
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Published: September 23, 2026 09:21
Another week, another HITS Colloquium. 🙌 This time with Simone Ponzetto from the University of Mannheim. He'll talk about “Computational Approaches to Political Communication – From Populist Rhetoric to Moral Framing”.
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Published: September 22, 2026 10:20
Missed yesterday's colloquium talk by Yuji Sugita? 🤔 We've got you covered. A recording of the talk "How Can Protein Droplets Be Dissolved?" is now available on our YouTube channel. ▶️
Watch here: youtu.be/NqG_PF0gO9A
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Published: September 21, 2026 14:25
Today, HITS welcomed Yuji Sugita from the Theoretical Molecular Science Laboratory, RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute for a joint SIMPLAIX colloquium, where he talked about how protein droplets can be dissolved. Interested in Yuji's talk? Stay tuned for…
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Published: September 17, 2026 14:18
This week, you can find us at the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. We’re excited to chat with the many young researchers from all over the world about our research at HITS!
Come visit us at the HITS booth to learn more about our work and career…
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Published: September 15, 2026 13:01
Haven't applied for the 2027 HITS Journalist in Residence Program yet? Don't fret. There's one month to go! Apply now or share with your network. 👇
#HITSJIR2027
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Published: September 14, 2026 13:08
We are delighted to welcome Yuji Sugita for a talk on: “How Can Protein Droplets Be Dissolved?” at our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium.
📅 Monday, 21 September 2026
🕑 2:00 PM CET
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
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Published: September 10, 2026 09:09
Yesterday, HITS welcomed a scientific delegation from the Guangzhou Laboratory in China, a major state-level research institution focused on respiratory system diseases, infectious illness prevention, and regenerative medicine. We thank the delegation for…
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Published: September 8, 2026 14:05
At HITS, we conduct fundamental research, but what does that really mean and why does it matter? Learn more about it right here ⬇️
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Published: September 2, 2026 14:30
Join us for the HITS Symposium "The Future of Sustainable Computing" and explore green computing from low-level hardware measures over sustainable AI to policy approaches.
🗓️ 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2026
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
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Published: September 1, 2026 09:00
In September, things start picking up the pace again at HITS. Our Faculty Club in the Villa Reiner is the perfect place to settle back in. As you step inside, you'll hear the sound of the floorboards right under your feet, creating the atmosphere for the…
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Published: August 19, 2026 13:11
Jetzt auf YouTube! 🎬
In „The Ethics of Cat GPT & Co.“ beleuchtet HITS Ind. Postdoc Vagrant Gautam @dippedrusk.com den Lebenszyklus von #LLMs – von Rohstoffen und Rechenzentren über Training bis zur Nutzung und den ethischen Fragen.
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Published: August 12, 2026 13:34
Jetzt auf YouTube!
Was passiert, wenn Maschinen #Musik komponieren? Vincent Heuveline zeigt, wie #KI Musik erzeugt – und welche Chancen und Herausforderungen daraus entstehen.
▶️ Jetzt ansehen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtWR...
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Published: August 10, 2026 13:39
Do you have an ambitious research idea that you would like to pursue independently?
The HITS #IndependentPostdocProgram is looking for an outstanding early-career researcher with a passion for interdisciplinary research.
Location: Heidelberg, Germany…
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Published: August 7, 2026 13:33
Yesterday, we welcomed this year’s International Summer Science School (ISH) participants to HITS for their final presentations.
It was inspiring to hear about their hands-on work at Heidelberg’s scientific institutes. We wish them all the best for their…
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Published: August 5, 2026 09:51
Jetzt auf YouTube🎬
Wie hilft #KI beim Design neuer #Proteine? Leif Seute erklärte am HITS Tag der offenen Tür, wie Forschung an der Schnittstelle von KI und Protein-Design die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente und Biomaterialien voranbringen kann.
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Published: August 3, 2026 09:28
Are you a science journalist ready for your next story?
Apply for the HITS Journalist in Residence Program: 3–6 months, exchange with researchers, and a €6,000/month stipend.
📅 Apply by 15 October 2026.
We'd love to hear from you! #HITSJIR2027
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