Our mission is to train scientists. This blog is a platform for us to share updates on our annual programme, tips and tricks for scientists, new e-learning opportunities, and sometimes just something to make you smile.
New science awaits! We are excited to introduce you to our brand-new programme coming next year. Have a look at the 2025 EMBL Annual Poster to discover events that will enhance your skills, connect you with scientific communities, and keep you updated on the latest discoveries in life science…
In April 2024 we had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural edition of the EMBO | EMBL Symposium ‘Diversity of plants: from genomes to metabolism’ at the Advanced Training Centre in Heidelberg. The new community flourished together during the four days of top-notch talks, coffee breaks…
Last November we welcomed leading researchers in the field to discuss different subcortical circuits involving various sensory modalities and revisit their increasingly complex and interconnected contributions to perception, behavior, and cognition. The new EMBO Workshop ‘Subcortical…
Have you ever stopped to marvel at the beautiful landscaping of the EMBL campus, full of fascinating flowers, colourful foliage, and diverse plants? We have three dedicated gardeners to thank for making EMBL Heidelberg’s grounds comparable to that of a botanical garden. Georg Körber, Head…
The EMBL Course ‘Genome engineering: CRISPR/Cas from cells to mice’ is always a highly anticipated and appreciated course amongst our community. Participants learn all about guideRNA design/donor design specific for their targets using commercial and open resource tools, how to generate gene…
2024 is a special year for us: it marks 50 years of EMBL! As such, we’ve got a fantastic programme lined up for you. Check out our 2024 EMBL Annual Poster and mark your calendars, because we’re already thrilled to see you here for another year of fascinating science, networking with…
In July, the EMBO | EMBL Symposium ‘Theory and concepts in biology’ took place for the first time ever, bringing together an interdisciplinary community and providing a platform to discuss perspectives on the role of theory in biology, and importantly also vice versa, the impact that…
This is Kaśka, our culture guru who always knows what’s going on in the city, be it concerts, festivals, or if a new café opened up near you. Her colorful style and fun self will brighten up your day and she’s definitely the person to go to if you need a book recommendation or two.
At the beginning of March, the ‘The cellular mechanics of symbiosis’ took place, the first EMBO | EMBL Symposium of its kind. 111 on-site participants and 51 virtual participants joined scientific organisers Toby Kiers, John McCutcheon, and Thomas Richards for talks on how symbionts are…
Meet Claudia: She’s our Iceland-enthusiast, always greets you with a smile on her face, and helps hundreds of people come to EMBL as a scientific visitor each year! Claudia is always up for helping others improve their German, is an avid tea-lover, and has a lot of EMBL visitor pen pals who…