Creating Synergies
In their strategic partnership "PIER", DESY and the University of Hamburg combine their strengths in innovation, education and research.
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PIER is the strategic partnership of DESY and the University of Hamburg ("Partnership for Innovation, Education and Research"). PIER focuses on the research fields particle and astroparticle physics, nanosciences, photon science and infection and structural biology. Additional interdisciplinary areas are theoretical physics and accelerator research. In 2023, artefact profiling was added to the portfolio as a PIER Emerging Topic. Under the umbrella of PIER, DESY and the University of Hamburg jointly provide funding for cross-institutional research projects, promote high-quality education of junior scientists, and foster an innovation-friendly culture on the science campus Bahrenfeld.
The unique research environment of the science campus Bahrenfeld is where all PIER activities unfold. The campus hosts around 3,000 guest researchers from more than 40 countries every year who are attracted by the world-class research facilities available in Bahrenfeld.
PIER News
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NEWS | 20 June 2024
PIER PhD Reception 2024
EVENT | Onsite | 3 July 2024 4:00 p.m. | Campus Bahrenfeld, DESY Auditorium (bldg. 5) and Canteen/Bistro
Discover how PIER can boost your scientific career
EVENTS
show all events25 Nov 2024
Time and self-management for doctoral researchers
Dr. Matthias Mayer (he/him) | 25 + 26 November 2024 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | HARBOR building, seminar room ground floor, Part B
The workplace in academia is becoming ever more demanding and hectic, with PhD students often having to deal as efficiently and effectively with increasing time pressures, hig ...
27 Nov 2024
Machine Learning with Python
Alexander Britz | 27 - 29 November 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | onsite
Discover the future of technology. Master the fundamentals of machine learning using Python.
29 Nov 2024
PIER Startup Bootcamp IV: Finance, Business Plan and Funding for Start-ups
Andreas Voss (Concis Group! and People & Friends) | 29 Nov. 2024, 9 am - 5 pm | CFEL, SR V
PIER is pleased to announce its next PIER Startup Workshop “Finance, Business Plan and Funding for Start-ups” for early stage researchers (doctoral researchers and postdocs), ...
02 Dec 2024
Scientific Writing for Doctoral Researchers: Turning the Blank Page Into a Manuscript
Dr. Carsten Rohr | 2 + 3 December 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | HARBOR building, seminar room ground floor, Part B
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favorite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future resear ...
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