Who we are, what we do
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Welcome to the WiRe Blog! WiRe – Women in Research is a Fellowship program for outstanding female postdocs at the University of Münster, 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
Protected: How Can Mathematics Help To Reduce Confusion In Information Transmission?
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Protected: Novel Neurostimulation Treatment for Swallowing Disorders – Optimising the Brain’s Power in Rehabilitation
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Protected: Can We Transform Alkenes? How Photochemistry Could Help Treat Cancer & Acne With The Same Molecule
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Now (Re)Introducing: the University of Münster!
As of October 2023, the University has a new name! After thourough research and collaboration, the University has dropped Wilhelm II from it’s official name, and is henceforth the University of Münster.
Is Spain a White Country? Rewriting Race, Nation, and Identity in Contemporary Spain
Investigating questions of race, identity, and national belonging are critical to understanding the struggles that democracies worldwide face today, as they seek to address the surges in racism and xenophobia that often accompany ongoing demographic shifts.
Plastics That Don’t Pollute Our Planet? How Research on Enzyme Optimization Helps To Solve One of the Biggest Challenges of Our Time
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem. Learn more on a promising scientific approach, advanced by Dr. Aleksandra Marsavelski, to overcome the global crisis. Aleksandra’s research focusses on enzymes that can act as molecular scissors to cleave apart plastic pollution.
The Fellows
Utilising The Same Molecule for Treating Cancer and Acne? How Is This Possible? – An Interview with Chemist Dr. Amélia Messara
In today’s 33-questions-to-episode we are speaking with Dr. Amélia Messara, a chemist and passionate lover of light and alkenes.
Dr. Ivy Cheng: Unleashing the Power of Neurostimulation in Swallowing Disorders
On this Welcome Wednesday, say hello to Dr. Ivy Cheng, a speech therapist specialized in neurorehabilitation of swallowing disorders, and passionate lover of animals and plants.
Dr. Alison Posey: Investigating How Racial Minority Authors and Artists are Represented in Spanish Literature
Meet philologist and expert in Hispanic literature Dr. Alison Posay on this Welcome Wednesday! Alison investigates the role of the work of ethnic and racial minorities in debates about defining a collective national identity in contemporary Spain.
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!
