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As of February 1, 2025, Prof. Dr. Sandra Cortesi has taken up her new position at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where she leads the newly established Professorship for Participation and Diversity in Digital Societies. Her academic journey began at the University of Basel with a… [read more]

With great dismay and deep sorrow, we bid farewell to Laura Dahlmeier, who tragically lost her life at the age of only 31 during an expedition in the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Laura Dahlmeier,” says Department Head Prof. Dr. Joachim Hermsdörfer.… [read more]

LAUF10! is back! And that means: sportswear on, and off we go. Whether you're new or returning—everyone is welcome to hit the track again. The grand final run, featuring over 30,000 participants, took place on July 12 in Wolnzach—cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. Prof. Dr. Martin… [read more]

In Europe, overweight and obesity are widespread and cause significant health and economic burdens. Out-of-home catering contributes substantially to this, as energy-dense meals are often consumed in restaurants, for example. Measures such as mandatory calorie labeling and the taxation of… [read more]

The Hanseatic city of Hamburg once again became a center for health and physical activity promotion: At the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2025, held from June 26 to 28 at the Congress Center Hamburg, experts from sports medicine, science, politics, as well as the health and sports sectors… [read more]