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07/10/2026

New funding for innovative antiviral therapies for the Kath-Schorr group

AG Kath-Schorr receives support from the Volkswagen Foundation to develop novel antiviral strategies against emerging RNA viruses

06/03/2026

First Place for PoLightFilters at the HIGH-TECH.NRW Demo Day

The spin-off PoLightFilters took first place at the Demo Day of the HIGH-TECH.NRW accelerator for an optical filter technology developed at the department. The prize money of 10,000 euros was presented by NRW Minister of Economic Affairs Mona Neubaur.

06/02/2026

Annual Event of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry: Chemistry Day 2026

On June 2, 2026, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students, doctoral researchers, staff, and guests to this year's Chemistry Day at the Kurt Alder Lecture Hall. The day was shaped by award presentations, two inaugural lectures, and a poster session by CGSC doctoral researchers.

06/01/2026

University of Cologne lays foundation stone for new chemistry

The construction of the new institutes brings the infrastructure for research and teaching together at one location. The building project, which will continue until 2034, is one of the largest university construction projects in North Rhine-Westphalia.

04/23/2026

Science that makes a difference – Prof. Dr. Uwe Ruschewitz receives the 2025 University Prize for knowledge transfer to society

Prof. Dr. Uwe Ruschewitz receives the University of Cologne's 2025 University Prize for Transfer to Society – for his zdi student laboratory "Our Spaceship Earth", which has been inspiring thousands of pupils for STEM subjects since 2010.

04/15/2026

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Kath-Schorr in the university magazine: Research on artificial DNA and patenting

Professor Dr. Stephanie Kath-Schorr (Institute of Organic Chemistry) reports in the university magazine on her research on artificial and catalytic DNA and her experiences with patent applications. In the interview, she explains how DNAzymes can combat RNA viruses and why patenting is worthwhile for…

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