Posts tagged with dresden
Long Night of Science
How does a microscope work? Many kids and adults found out at our institute pond!
Annual Christmas Market outing
After Tony’s annual vision talk at our “Lab Day,” everyone gathered for glühwein and cheer at our traditional trip to the Neumarkt Christmas Market. Happy holidays, everyone!
Dresden named the most "women-friendly" city in Germany
The study takes into account job opportunities, income equality, fun and leisure, and crimes against women and ranks the 77 largest cities in Germany accordingly.
On xenophobia in Dresden, and its effect on research
Tony was interviewed for a recent article in the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine, where he discussed how the presence of the xenophobic group Pegida in Dresden is affecting the MPI-CBG.
Run & Roll raised €40,000 for refugees' medical care!
Yesterday’s Run & Roll event was a huge success! Over 3,000 people participated, including many members of the MPI-CBG, and as a result, €40,000 was raised to open a special clinic for refugees in Dresden and surrounding areas.
Congratulations to "Dresden - Place to Be," winner of Citizen's Prize for commitment to creating a welcoming culture in Dresden for immigrants and refugees
"Dresden – Place to Be" is an organization committed to creating an open and welcoming culture in our city for all immigrants and refugees.
Run and Roll! Fundraiser for Refugees on Oct 4
This fundraiser will specifically raise money to improve the medical care for refugees in and around Dresden. Participants can run/walk the 5.7km course around the Großer Garten in Dresden
Dresden - Place to Be
Kurz nach die Wende bin ich mit meine Kollegen nach Dresden gekommen mit der folgenden Vision: Können wir Dresden weltweit zu einem der Top-Standorte für Biomedizin entwickeln?
Science in Dresden is international and colorful
Last night there was a huge event in the Dresden city center, “Open-minded and colorful — Dresden for all.” Over 22,000 people attended this concert and rally to show their support for tolerance, empathy, and open-mindedness in our city.
Long Night of Science at the MPI
It's that time of year again! The MPI will open its doors to the public tomorrow from 6pm to 1am for a long night of science and fun. It's Dresden's biggest science outreach event, with 29 different participating institutions and universities.
#CBGday: adventures in Dresden!
We were randomly sorted into over 30 teams of ~10 people each and sent out on a wild historical scavenger hunt all over the city, encountering a number of interesting characters along the way.
Tony stars in "2 im Boot"
Tony wowed the crowd with his flute last night on the dampfschiff ‘Dresden’ at 2 im Boot. It was a great evening of science, games, and fun.
Meet Tony for an evening on the Elbe
With 2 im Boot (which translates to "Two in the Boat"), science comes out of the ivory tower and onto a river steamboat! Join Tony and Prof. Holger Brandes on June 25 for a fun and enlightening evening on the Elbe.
New DRESDEN-concept cultural calendar
The MPI-CBG is proud to be part of DRESDEN-concept, a collection of cultural and research institutions in the city. DRESDEN-concept’s mission “is aimed at the development and use of synergies in research, education, infrastructure, and administration.
Dresden's Coolest Company
After seeing our “Happy MPI” video, the Bild Zeitung asks, “Is the Max Planck Institute Dresden’s Coolest Company?” Obviously we think so!
Check out the new Dresden Biophysics website!
Find out more about the research groups at various Dresden institutes with a focus on and expertise in biophysics, find lectures and seminars where you can learn more about biophysics, see a list of upcoming biophysics conferences, and more.
Dresden Festival Fun
Looking for something to do with your weekend Chances are there's a festival happening somewhere in Dresden. This weekend there were (at least) two!
A very colourful weekend in Dresden
Some of the Hyman lab joined other members of the MPI for a fun, messy, colourful Saturday at the Dresden Holi Festival of Colours
MPI-CBG makes it easy to combine family and career
There is no doubt that the balancing act of raising a family and succeeding in your career can be difficult, but the flexibility at the MPI-CBG institute facilitates a friendly environment where employees can succeed in both areas.
DNN Online: Interview with Tony Hyman
Tony gives an inside interview about Dresden, the secret behind German success, and reveals the skills necessary for overall success.