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   War can destroy cultural heritage twice – in conflict and in clean-up

   09.05.18 | Interview with AcademiaNet member Dr Margarete van Ess, archaeologist at the German Archaeological Institute

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   AcademiaNet Club Bremen-Oldenburg initiates a project to support female junior scientists

   03.05.18 | A White Paper was presented to the senator of science of Bremen after a fruitful workshop on the advancement of women in science

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   A Tale from the Past

   AcademiaNet Interview with Professor Karina Caputi

   24.04.18 | There was a time when there were no planets, no earth, just gas in the universe. And a time when the universe was on the brink of existence. At that time the first galaxies formed. Galaxies so distant that humankind will most likely never be able to see them with the naked eye. This is the time that Professor Karina Caputi researches.

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   Eleven AcademiaNet members receive ERC Advanced Grants

   17.04.18 | The EU's Research and Innovation programme supports the most creative research projects

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   Professor Jane Mansbridge receives the 2018 Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science

   09.04.18 | Pioneering role model for women in political science honoured with prestigious accolade

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   Ülle Kotta wins Estonian National State Award 2018

   27.03.18 | Information scientist honoured for her achievements in the field of mathematics
   

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   Professor Dame Caroline Dean receives 2018 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award

   22.03.18 | Today, five outstanding female researchers will be honoured for their contribution to advancements in the life sciences. Among them: AcademiaNet member Prof Dame Caroline Dean.

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   AcademiaNet member Prof Frauke Melchior receives 2018 FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award

   14.03.18 | The prize honours Prof. Melchior's outstanding achievements in the life sciences. In addition, winners of the award are role models who inspire future generations of scientists.

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   AcademiaNet member Dr María Escudero Escribano wins Princess of Girona Foundation Scientific Research Award 2018

   05.03.18 | The award recognises young investigators whose scientific advances have great potential to fuel innovation.
   

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    Bacterial hiding game uncovered

    28.02.18 | A team of scientists led by AcademiaNet member Prof Petra Dersch discovered how Yersinia germs hide from the immune system: They reduce the production of a toxin that, during an acute infection, causes tissue inflammation. When the inflammation subsides, the bacteria can "go undercover" and persist in their host for years.

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