09.11.2026
Annual Cluster Meeting
This will be the annual meeting attended by all 77 members of the cluster.
06. – 07.11.2026
Science & Innovation Days
The University of Tübingen is celebrating its anniversary – and the Science & Innovation Days are joining in the celebrations! The central theme is ‘The Value of Science’. On 6 and 7 November 2026, visitors will explore exactly what this means together with researchers at various venues across Tübingen: What value does science create? How can it be measured, and how can we work together to realise it?
Science cannot provide the answers on its own – they must emerge from dialogue with society and the political sphere. Over the course of two days, therefore, researchers will engage with the wider community at the Science Fair, in the Science Salon, and during numerous workshops and discussions at Tübingen’s major science festival for everyone.
GreenRobust is taking part in the Science Fair! We’re asking the question:
What makes plants resilient? The GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence invites visitors to extract dyes from leaves and explore the plant world through microscope images. In the process, interested visitors of all ages will learn how plants cope with heat, drought and other environmental stresses.
03.10.2026
Türen auf mit der Maus
“Kleine Wunder entdecken.” Plants cannot run away, but how do they still survive heat and drought? In GreenRobust, you’ll find out for yourselves. Under the microscope, you’ll examine stomata, plant water conduits and water storage organs. You’ll investigate how plants cool themselves and learn about the beneficial and harmful microorganisms that live alongside them.
For more information: https://www.wdrmaus.de/tuer_oeffner_tag/2026/index.php5?detail=735181
14.06.2026
Open Day at Tübingen Botanical Garden
GreenRobust was present at the Tübingen Botanical Garden’s Open Day and highlighted the importance of robust plants. There was also a workshop for children, where they could craft flowers out of modelling clay.
29.05.2026
KWS Field Trip
KWS is a plant breeding and biotechnology company and one of the world’s largest seed producers. On 29 May, KWS held an Open Day to which we sent interested students from Hohenheim, Heidelberg and Tübingen.
24.02.2026
Kick-Off Meeting
The kick-off meeting on 24 February provided an opportunity for the cluster members to get to know one another and to elect our team of spokespersons. There were also various presentations on research topics.
