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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 3h

It’s October, which means autumn is in full swing and the wind is starting to pick up again. It’s the perfect time to stand under the tree outside the Studio Villa Bosch and listen to the windchimes above you. Isn’t nature’s sound just delightful? ༄˖°.🍃.ೃ࿔*:･

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join our next HITS Colloquium with Prof. Dr. Michael Baake from Bielefeld University! He will give an introduction to “The Markov embedding problem” and present some key results, both old and new. 📅 Monday, 5 Oct 2026 🕑 11:00 AM CET 📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg www.h-its.org/de/event/hit...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At yesterday’s HITS colloquium, Simone Ponzetto from the University of Mannheim spoke about computational approaches to political communication and how the same ideas and goals can be expressed in very different ways. A recording will be available on our YouTube channel very soon! Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last week, we had the great pleasure of getting a little sneak peek of the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Swipe through to get a glimpse of the event and some of our highlights. 👉 We’re grateful to the HLFF for the opportunity to participate and are looking forward to HLF 2027. 🤩 Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What do machine learning models for molecular structures, red giants and Van Gogh have in common? They all appear in the third and most recent edition of the HITS Newsletter 2026 which is now available and offers exciting insights! Available online at: www.h-its.org/2026/09/21/i... Happy Reading 🤓

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another week, another HITS Colloquium. 🙌 This time with Simone Ponzetto from the University of Mannheim. He'll talk about “Computational Approaches to Political Communication – From Populist Rhetoric to Moral Framing”. Joining online? Please register in advance: www.h-its.org/de/event/hit...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Missed yesterday's colloquium talk by Yuji Sugita? 🤔 We've got you covered. A recording of the talk "How Can Protein Droplets Be Dissolved?" is now available on our YouTube channel. ▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/NqG_PF0gO9A Photo © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today, HITS welcomed Yuji Sugita from the Theoretical Molecular Science Laboratory, RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute for a joint SIMPLAIX colloquium, where he talked about how protein droplets can be dissolved. Interested in Yuji's talk? Stay tuned for a Youtube video coming soon! Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This week, you can find us at the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. We’re excited to chat with the many young researchers from all over the world about our research at HITS! Come visit us at the HITS booth to learn more about our work and career opportunities.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Haven't applied for the 2027 HITS Journalist in Residence Program yet? Don't fret. There's one month to go! Apply now or share with your network. 👇 #HITSJIR2027

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome Yuji Sugita for a talk on: “How Can Protein Droplets Be Dissolved?” at our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium. 📅 Monday, 21 September 2026 🕑 2:00 PM CET 📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg Joining online? Please register in advance: kta-email.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yesterday, HITS welcomed a scientific delegation from the Guangzhou Laboratory in China, a major state-level research institution focused on respiratory system diseases, infectious illness prevention, and regenerative medicine. We thank the delegation for their visit and hope our paths cross again.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At HITS, we conduct fundamental research, but what does that really mean and why does it matter? Learn more about it right here ⬇️

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join us for the HITS Symposium "The Future of Sustainable Computing" and explore green computing from low-level hardware measures over sustainable AI to policy approaches. 🗓️ 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2026 📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg Registration 👉 thefutureofsuscomp2026.h-its.org

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Alexis Stamatakis @stamatak.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us in Heidelberg for the "Future of Sustainable Computing Symposium" - registration is free: thefutureofsuscomp2026.h-its.org Confirmed Speakers: Ivona Brandic Florina M. Ciorba Thaleia Dimitra Doudali Loïc Lannelongue Matteo Mendula August Ning Emma Strubell Klervie Toczé

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In September, things start picking up the pace again at HITS. Our Faculty Club in the Villa Reiner is the perfect place to settle back in. As you step inside, you'll hear the sound of the floorboards right under your feet, creating the atmosphere for the Villa's library. Listen to them below. 👇

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Jetzt auf YouTube! 🎬 In „The Ethics of Cat GPT & Co.“ beleuchtet HITS Ind. Postdoc Vagrant Gautam @dippedrusk.com den Lebenszyklus von #LLMs – von Rohstoffen und Rechenzentren über Training bis zur Nutzung und den ethischen Fragen. Vortrag auf Englisch. ▶️ youtu.be/V6wC_N5mwDo Fotos © Gülay Keskin

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Jetzt auf YouTube! Was passiert, wenn Maschinen #Musik komponieren? Vincent Heuveline zeigt, wie #KI Musik erzeugt – und welche Chancen und Herausforderungen daraus entstehen. ▶️ Jetzt ansehen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtWR... Fotos © Gülay Keskin

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Do you have an ambitious research idea that you would like to pursue independently? The HITS #IndependentPostdocProgram is looking for an outstanding early-career researcher with a passion for interdisciplinary research. Location: Heidelberg, Germany Application deadline: 1 November 2026

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed this year’s International Summer Science School (ISH) participants to HITS for their final presentations. It was inspiring to hear about their hands-on work at Heidelberg’s scientific institutes. We wish them all the best for their future in science! 👏🔬 📷 © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Jetzt auf YouTube🎬 Wie hilft #KI beim Design neuer #Proteine? Leif Seute erklärte am HITS Tag der offenen Tür, wie Forschung an der Schnittstelle von KI und Protein-Design die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente und Biomaterialien voranbringen kann. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-44o... 📸 Gülay Keskin

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Are you a science journalist ready for your next story? Apply for the HITS Journalist in Residence Program: 3–6 months, exchange with researchers, and a €6,000/month stipend. 📅 Apply by 15 October 2026. We'd love to hear from you! #HITSJIR2027 ow.ly/63cC50ZvHMi Image AI modified

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the HITS Open Day three weeks ago! Missed it? Our YouTube trailer is now online and captures some of the day's best moments. 🎥Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3aFDkM4IF4

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

At HITS, we love having lunch outdoors whenever the weather allows for it, making the most of the beauty that surrounds us. Take a look at August’s calendar page and let the sound below transport you to one of those joyful lunch breaks in the sunshine. Wishing you a great new month. 🌞

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Happy #SysAdminDay! 🎉 Today, we're celebrating the people who make everything work behind the scenes. To mark the occasion, we asked our SysAdmins a few fun questions about their favorite error messages and what inspired them to become SysAdmins. Thanks for everything you do! 📸 Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We’re hiring: Full-Stack Software Developer (m/f/x) Join HITS and the EU-funded AIGENT project to build AI-powered, privacy-preserving data solutions for healthcare research. Work with an international team across Europe and New Zealand. Apply here 👉 hits-jobs.softgarden.io/job/66201523...

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Full-Stack Software Developer (m/f/x) at HITS gGmbH

We're looking for: Full-Stack Software Developer (m/f/x) (Full Time) • 69 Heidelberg, Deutschland

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What makes an epidemic forecast truly useful? At this week's HITS colloquium, Sebastian Funk explored how open science, combining multiple models, and AI could help us better prepare for future outbreaks. Watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNJb...

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HITS Colloquium: Sebastian Funk – Predicting the course of an epidemic: models, data, & their limits

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Wir blicken auf einen großartigen HITS Tag der offenen Tür 2026 zurück! 🌈 Über 400 Besucher*innen erkundeten unsere Forschung durch interaktiven Stationen, Vorträgen und Führungen. Danke an alle, die dabei waren – wir freuen uns auf den nächsten Tag der offenen Tür im Jahr 2028! 📸 © Gülay Keskin

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LiSyM Cancer @lisymcancer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🧡 LiSyM-Cancer joined the @hitsters.bsky.social Open Day on July 11 with an interactive hands-on station on liver function, liver health, and liver cancer research. Visitors explored histological liver samples under the microscope and tested their knowledge in a quiz. Visit our website for more!

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Happy Space Exploration Day 🪐⭐ This year, Iliana, Johanna and Sebastian (AIN group), along with Joy and Francisca (TOS group), let us know a little bit more about themselves by answering our space-related "this or that" questions. We’re curious... are you team Black Holes or team Supernovae? 🤔

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us for the next HITS Colloquium with Sebastian Funk from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine who will explore how mathematical models and data help us understand infectious disease outbreaks. 📅 20 July 2026 🕑 2:00–3:00 PM (CEST) 📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg (hybrid event)

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Vielen Dank für euren Besuch. 🙌🏼 Schön, dass ihr da wart. 🤩

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simplaix.bsky.social @simplaix.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to SIMPLAIX PI Fred Hamprecht on receiving an ERC Advanced Grant for his project “Learning Orbital-Free Density Functional Theory”. 👏 www.h-its.org/2026/06/25/s...

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ERC Advanced Grant for SIMPLAIX-PI Fred Hamprecht - HITS

SIMPLAIX-PI Fred Hamprecht from the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing of Heidelberg University (IWR) has received an ERC Advanced Grant for ...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Meet the speakers for our HITS Open Day on 11 July. ✨ We hope to see you there. #meetthespeakers #openhouse #science

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

What if you could cool down without leaving your chair? 🫠🧊 July is here and this month our HITS Calendar takes you to a place where water rushes over rocks, the air feels fresh, and for a few minutes, summer slows down. Close your eyes, press play, and enjoy a refreshing auditory escape. ▶️🐳🌊🛀

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We are hiring: PhD student in Asteroseismology (m/f/x) 📍 Heidelberg, Germany (Hybrid) 🎓 MSc in Physics, Astrophysics, or related field required 📅 Application deadline: 19 July 2026 Join a world-class research environment at the heart of Heidelberg’s vibrant astronomy community. ✨

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Vom 17.–21. Juni 2026 wurde der Mannheimer Herzogenriedpark dank der Klaus Tschira Stiftung wieder zum Treffpunkt für neugierige Entdecker*innen. Bei #ExploreScience war das HITS mit 3 Mitmachstationen dabei: Spektroskope bauen, die „Musik der Sterne“ hören und Zahlen clever sortieren. Fotos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

„Flooding the Zone“ mit KI? 🤖 KI-Tools werden immer leistungsfähiger und in der Wissenschaftskommunikation stellt sich zunehmend die Frage: Wo liegt dabei noch die Rolle des Menschen? Darüber sprach Alexander Mäder (Stuttgart Media University) in seinem Vortrag beim HITS-Kolloquium. 👇

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our new newsletter features research on the final moments before a supernova, a new tool for simulating complex biological systems, recognition for Tilmann Gneiting's contributions to statistics, and reflections from HITS JiR 2026 Monika Mondal on asking better questions in science.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

June’s weather lends itself to outside sports. Here’s a tip from us at HITS: The next time you’re watching a game of table tennis, take a moment to pay attention to the sound of the ball against the paddle and the table – you might find that it can tell you a lot about the science behind the game 🏓

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

HITS Tag der offenen Tür | 11 Juli 2026 | 11-17 Uhr Lernen Sie unsere Forschenden persönlich kennen, entdecken Sie aktuelle Projekte und erleben Sie hautnah, wie innovative Forschung unsere Zukunft gestaltet. Mehr Infos: www.h-its.org/de/2026/05/19/hits-ta…

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HITS Tag der offenen Tür 2026 - HITS gGmbH

Klima, Moleküle, Galaxien. Ein Institut. Viele Dimensionen. Alle zwei Jahre lädt das „Heidelberger Institut für Theoretische Studien“ (HITS) ...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🌸 Rhododendrons are in bloom at HITS – bringing color to our campus and a touch of early summer to research days. Here’s a little unedited sneak peek at the sea of blossoms in the HITS garden. 🌸 Happy Friday! Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#ML4ASTRO is back and welcomes your participation! Join us for the ML4ASTRO 2026 workshop on 24 June at Studio Villa Bosch in Heidelberg! When: 24 June 2026 Where: Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg Program & Registration: mpi-astronomy.github.io/ml4astro2026/ This image was generated using AI.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We’re hiring: Linux System Engineer (m/f/x) Join the HITS IT Services team to help operate and develop our secure, high-performance Linux infrastructure and IT services, supporting cutting-edge research. We look forward to receiving your application here: hits-jobs.softgarden.io/job/64880856...

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Linux System Engineer at HITS gGmbH

We're looking for: Linux System Engineer (Full Time) • Schloß-Wolfsbrunnenweg 35, 69118 Heidelberg, Deutschland

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simplaix.bsky.social @simplaix.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Now on YouTube: Gábor Csányi on "MACE Force Field Models for the Periodic Table" This talk was an IWR, Ellis (@ellisheidelberg.bsky.social), #SIMPLAIX Joint-Colloquium. You can listen to the talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFD8...

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IWR, EllIS, SIMPLAIX Joint-Colloquium: Gábor Csányi on MACE Force Field Models for Periodic Table

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simplaix.bsky.social @simplaix.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We thank Gábor Csányi for delivering an excellent talk on “MACE Force Field Models for the Periodic Table” at IWR last week. If you missed the talk, you can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFD8... © IWR / Heidelberg University

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Fresh out of the press: The new HITS #AnnualReport 2025 is here. With a fresh new design and insights into our latest research, collaborations, and achievements, the report highlights another exciting year at HITS. Happy reading! 📖 Take a look: www.h-its.org/media/annual...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

R E M I N D E R 👇 Today: Joint Colloquium with Gábor Csányi at 4.15PM - Mathematikon Heidelberg

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are hiring: PhD position (m/f/x) The Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (MLI) group at HITS is seeking a PhD student in Geometric Deep Learning. If you are interested in deep learning theory and impactful scientific applications, apply here: hits-jobs.softgarden.io/job/64566928...

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PhD position (m/f/x) in Geometric Deep Learning at HITS gGmbH

We're looking for: PhD position (m/f/x) in Geometric Deep Learning (Full Time) • Schloß-Wolfsbrunnenweg 35, 69118 Heidelberg, Deutschland

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