NEW FELLOW: COHORT 2024
April 17, 2024
by Dr. Paromita Bhattacharjee
NEW FELLOW: COHORT 2024
March 27, 2024
by Dr. Emma Campbell
NEW FELLOW: COHORT 2024
February 21, 2024
by Dr. Maria Campos
Who we are, what we do
and why
Welcome to the WiRe Blog! WiRe – Women in Research is a Fellowship program for outstanding female postdocs at the University of Münster (International Office / Welcome Centre), Germany. On our blog you will find exciting insights into the (research) worlds of our fellows, learn more about how current research helps to solve pressing problems of our times, get inspired by our fellows and their experiences in the world of research and academia, and go on forays through Münster with us!
Newest posts
Slowing Down the Process of Ageing – An Interview with Health Scientist Dr. Tiia Kekäläinen
In today’s 33-questions-to-episode we are speaking with Dr. Tiia Kekäläinen, a health scientist and passionate lover of physical activity.
Investigating Deep Earth with Diamonds: a Shiny Journey to the Center of Our Planet
Dive with WiRe Fellow Dr. Fernanda Gervasoni into the world of geology whilst investigating the wonders of the deep earth with diamonds.
Celebrating a Culture of Knowledge Transfer and Creativity: The Second WiRe Research Video Contest!
Cast your vote in our second WiRe Research Video Contest! Our fellows – all new to video making – have put a lot of effort, time and creativity in explaining their resesarch in a video! Have a look and help us find the best videos!
Can We Learn To Understand Our Society by Studying Ancient Religious Sites in Their Natural and Social Context?
Embark on a journey into the fascinating intersection of archaeology and cultural heritage. Join Francesca Mazzilli as she unveils innovative insights into the ancient mysteries of Garvão, shedding light on its rich historical narrative and cultural significance.
#InspireInclusion Worldwide: Uniting Against Exclusion and Gender Disparity this International Women’s Day
In the ongoing struggle against exclusion and gender disparity, let’s take a look at how people #InspireInclusion in Münster and in the home countries of our WiRe fellows all around the world on this year’s International Women’s Day.
Behind the Lab Coat: An Imagined Conversation with Pauline, Animal Behavior Scientist and Supermom
In the 33 Questions series, we challenge fellows to simplify their intricate research into concepts that even a child can grasp. Our fellow Pauline, researcher and mother, expanded this question, engaging us in an imaginary conversation explaining her research to one of her own three children.
The Fellows
Dr. Paromita Bhattacharjee: Researching Acousto-optic Charge Transport in Hybrid Organic-inorganic Semiconductor Systems
Meet Dr. Paromita Bhattacharjee, an electronics engineer from India who is researching acousto-optic charge transport in hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductor systems!
Dr. Emma Campbell: Sweetening Drug Research with Fluorinated Carbohydrates
Meet Dr. Emma Campbell, a chemist from Scotland who is researching how the chemical Fluorine can help in developing better, more effective medicine!
Dr. Celina Amato: Peering Into the Circular Bioeconomy
Welcome Dr. Celina Noe Amato, bioeconomist, mother, and researcher for the Argentenian National Council for Scientific and Technological Research. Learn more about Celina’s WiRe research project on the impact of bioeconomy on the sustainability of value chains!
Exploring Münster
The Christmas Markets of Münster
The arrival of Winter in Germany, signalled by cold rain and short days, luckily also coincides with one of the most ‘golden’ times of the year – the Advent season!
