Announcements

Am Donnerstag, 27. November, um 18.15 Uhr hält Professorin Eva Möhler, Direktorin der Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie am Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, eine Gastvorlesung zum Thema: „Kinder in einer digitalen Welt“. Der Vortrag im Rahmen der „Paul-Fritsche-Stiftung Wissenschaftliches Forum“ findet im Hörsaalgebäude der Medizinischen Fakultät (Geb. 35, Hörsaal 1) statt. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich eingeladen. [...]

Outstanding research performance in academia is often measured by how frequently a scholar’s work is cited by others. Each year, the ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ list recognizes leading experts in specific fields whose publications are among the most frequently cited worldwide. This year, three researchers from Saarland University have once again earned a place on the prestigious list, reflecting their exceptional academic reputation. [...]

During the winter semester, Saarland University is once again hosting public lectures. The lectures for the upcoming week will be announced here. The planned lecture dates can also be found in the event calendar on the university's homepage. [...]

The potential applications of AI are coming into play more and more in disciplines in the humanities, including literary studies. AI-supported methods are taking on an increasingly decisive role in the interpretation of literary texts (hermeneutics) as well as in research. The conference 'Artifizielle Hermeneutik. Kontingenz, Sinn, Digitalität' will explore the tension between conventional approaches to text interpretation and computer-assisted methods. [...]

During the winter semester, Saarland University is once again hosting public lectures. The lectures for the upcoming week will be announced here. The planned lecture dates can also be found in the event calendar on the university's homepage. [...]

When writing program code, software developers often work in pairs—a practice that reduces errors and encourages knowledge sharing. Increasingly, AI assistants are now being used for this role. But this shift in working practice isn’t without its drawbacks, as a new empirical study by computer scientists in Saarbrücken reveals. Developers tend to scrutinize AI-generated code less critically and they learn less from it. These findings will be presented at a major scientific conference in Seoul. [...]

Will the chat control measures currently being discussed in the EU create loopholes that undermine the privacy of our messages? Are AI browsers, like those offered by Perplexity and OpenAI, changing the internet? And will Germany finally become a supercomputing nation with its new high-performance computer Jupiter? Quality journalism is key to keeping up with the rapid development of new technologies. [...]

In the treatment of larger narrowed blood vessels, drug-coated balloon catheters have been shown to deliver lasting and effective outcomes. Their minimally invasive nature makes them a viable alternative to stents. These findings, from a research team led by cardiologist Professor Bruno Scheller at Saarland University, have now been validated by an international study involving over 3,300 patients. [...]

Welche Studienmöglichkeiten gibt es im Saarland? Dazu erhalten alle saarländischen Abiturientinnen und Abiturienten des Jahrgangs 2025 beim Campustag an der Universität des Saarlandes und der Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes (htw saar) hilfreiche Informationen. Am 30. Oktober stellen beide Hochschulen von 8 bis 15.30 Uhr ein vielfältiges Programm vor und ermöglichen den direkten Austausch mit der Wissenschaft. [...]

'Material Worlds' is the theme of the Saar Children's University in the 2025/26 winter semester at Saarland University. The four lectures for children aged eight to twelve will take place every Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. in the largest lecture hall on the Saarbrücken campus, the ‘Auditorium Maximum’ (Building B4 1). The lectures will begin on 12 November. Registration is now open at: https://www.kinderuni.saarland/anmeldung [...]