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Helmholtz Doctoral Prize for AWI Researcher
06. November 2026AWI researcher Tainã Marcos Lima Pinho was awarded this year’s Helmholtz Doctoral Prize. As part of his doctoral research, he used various geological climate indicators to reconstruct the dynamics of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet and its interactions with the Southern Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean over the past 75,000 years. His findings contribute to a better understanding of the relationships between ice sheets, oceans, and the global climate. With this prize, the Helmholtz Association annually honors outstanding doctoral dissertations from its six research areas.
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Introduction and Exchange at the AWI
04. November 2026Marion Steinberger, head of the BMFTR’s “Marine, Coastal, and Polar Research” division, visited the AWI in Bremerhaven. She was welcomed by AWI directors Hajo Eicken and Karsten Wurr. The visit included a tour of the NMR laboratory and the seawater circulation facility, as well as a presentation on bionic lightweight construction. The primary focus of the visit was getting to know one another and exchanging ideas. A highlight of the inaugural visit on the second day was a tour of the Polarstern.
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Discussion on Global Climate Policy
02. November 2026Visit to the AWI in Bremerhaven: Clarissa Duvigneau, German Ambassador to Reykjavík, Iceland, visited the AWI accompanied by Uwe Beckmeyer, former Parliamentary State Secretary, and Frauke Koch, Executive Director of the Presseclub e. V. They were welcomed by AWI Directors Hajo Eicken and Karsten Wurr. The program included a discussion of German-Icelandic cooperation and current research. The group toured the C-14 laboratory at the AWI and discussed the importance of the Arctic for the Earth system and global climate policy.
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AWI Director visits Hereon
21. October 2026AWI Director Hajo Eicken visited the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Geesthacht on 19 October. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the long-standing collaboration between the two research centres and ways to strengthen it further in the future. During a tour of the campus, Hajo Eicken gained insights into Hereon’s interdisciplinary research, including coastal research, materials development and hydrogen technology. The transfer of scientific knowledge to society was also a key focus.
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Marcel Nicolaus at LCOY
19. October 2026AWI scientist Marcel Nicolaus gave a talk in Munich on 17 October as part of LCOY 2026, the German climate conference for young people. Under the title “Expedition Future – How we are researching tomorrow’s Arctic today”, he provided insights into the year-long MOSAiC expedition, current research into sea ice melt and the planned long-term observations at the Tara Polar Station. A total of around 150 people attended the talk, delivered in German and English, as well as the subsequent Q&A sessions.
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Paolo Guidetti visits Helgoland Marine Station
12. October 2026From 6 October, Paolo Guidetti, Research Director at Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn and Coordinator of the Genoa Marine Centre, spent several days visiting the Helgoland Marine Station. The visit provided an opportunity for a wide-ranging exchange with colleagues on site. Paolo Guidetti gained insights into the research topics pursued by the various research groups at the marine stations Helgoland and Sylt, the existing infrastructure for guest researchers, the scientific diving centre and Reefauna. The aim of the visit was to initiate new partnerships and strengthen collaboration between the two stations, which share many commonalities due to their similar histories and long-standing traditions.