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Socially committed women* wanted for Safe Space at the Berg

As in previous years, the Erlangen Women’s Emergency Hotline, together with the City of Erlangen, is looking for socially committed women* for the “Safe Space” contact point for girls and women* for the next Bergkirchweih in Erlangen (May 21–June 1).

What can you expect?
• A weekend training course (dates: May 8 and 9) with professional and practical input on violence prevention and sexual violence
• A free WEN DO course (choose from May 16 or May 17, 2025)
• Flexible shift scheduling, support, and supervision by professional staff during shifts. Shifts are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
• Follow-up (date: June 9, 2026)

What should you bring with you?
• You are confident in approaching people and drawing their attention to the support services available.
• You are able to deal with girls and women in special circumstances or situations.
• You are empathetic and creative.
• You are good on your feet.
• You have a background in social work, education, psychology, medicine, or a degree in humanities or social sciences.

Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to hearing from you with a short description of yourself and your motivation for participating in the contact center. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Contact:
buero@frauennotruf-erlangen.de
www.frauennotruf-erlangen.de

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Call for entries „Stockmeyer NACHWUCHSPREIS 2026“

One of the goals of the Heinrich Stockmeyer Foundation is to support young scientists who are working on practical solutions and application-oriented research in food-related fields,
thereby contributing to improving food safety and strengthening consumer confidence in food quality.
The prize is endowed with 2,500 euros.
The award is given in particular to bachelor’s and master’s theses as well as comparable scientific theses or corresponding publications that demonstrate the aforementioned high level of application and
practical relevance and are no more than two years old. Doctoral and postdoctoral theses as well as works that have already received awards are not considered.
Nominations may be submitted for individuals or working groups engaged in research in Germany or abroad. The award is open to individuals up to the age of 30.
Nominations may be submitted by scientists and members of scientific institutions, professional associations, authorities, and science editorial offices. Self-nominations are not permitted.
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
Further information is available on the foundation’s website (www.heinrich-stockmeyer-stiftung.de).

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Call for entries: Peter Gerdsen Foundation Essay Competition 2026

The Peter Gerdsen Foundation invites you to participate in its essay competition on the topic of “People and History.”
The essays serve to promote personal success as well as networking and development in our society. The prize is awarded for innovative ideas and unusual perspectives that represent progress in the thinking and actions of society.
Application deadline: September 15, 2026
Further information at: https://www.peter-gerdsen-stiftung.de/ausschreibung-essaypreis

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HackA-Bot 2026: 48-Hour Robotics Hackathon

HackA-BOT 2026 – “Where teams bring humanoid robots to life” – is the new robotics hackathon hosted by BEST Erlangen e.V., fully dedicated to the challenges and possibilities of humanoid robots.

The event will take place on 23–24 January 2026 at the modern D.hip Innovation Lab on the Siemens Campus Erlangen, organised in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers.

Over the course of 48 intense hours, interdisciplinary teams will tackle real-world tasks related to humanoid robotics—from control and perception to interaction and system intelligence. These challenges mirror what industry and research are actively working on today.

A hackathon is more than a competition: it is a fast-paced innovation lab. Participants brainstorm, iterate, build prototypes, and test ideas continuously. They gain access to mentors, workshops, and cutting-edge tools that support both software and hardware development.

At BEST, we strongly believe in the impact of hackathons: they ignite innovation, strengthen teamwork, and empower students to turn ambitious ideas into tangible solutions. HackA-BOT gives students the opportunity to showcase their skills, learn new technologies, and contribute to solving meaningful, real-world problems.

All teams will present their final prototypes to a jury. Beyond prizes and recognition, participants walk away with hands-on experience, new skills, and industry-relevant connections.

The event is open to motivated students from all study backgrounds who want to challenge themselves, learn fast, and spend an intensive weekend building real robotic solutions.

More information and registration: best-erlangen.de / Registration