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First presentation of the Dr Hans Riegel Term Paper Award in Bielefeld

On 5 October 2026, the Dr Hans Riegel Term Paper Prizes were awarded for the first time at Bielefeld University. The prizes recognised outstanding research projects by school pupils from the region.

Two prizes were awarded in the subject of physics. First place went to Mikhail Nefedov from the Evangelisch Stiftisches Gymnasium in Gütersloh for his research project ‘Electricity from wood: Practical applications of the piezoelectric properties of wood in industry and everyday life’.

The Faculty of Physics extends its warmest congratulations on this remarkable achievement!

Gender Visiting Professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

International Perspectives on Physics, Science and Society

Prof. Dr Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (University of New Hampshire) is our visiting professor on gender issues. Her research combines particle physics, cosmology and astrophysics. She is also committed to promoting diversity in science. Anyone interested is warmly invited to attend her lectures.

Find out more here.