Energy systems expert Astrid Nieße and bioinformatician Frank Oliver Glöckner both initially studied biology, then moved on to data science. They now head digital data repositories for research based at Oldenburg and Bremen: an interview.

A team of Computing Science students has developed a system for dyke monitoring - cost-effective, self-sufficient and flexible. The "Diek un dat" project group has just presented its results.

Our power grids could soon be operated by smart and explainable AI systems. A junior research group led by Eric Veith is investigating how to provide the best possible training to ensure an optimal response in critical situations.

Master's students specialising in Computing Science and Business Informatics have developed a portable measuring station that can be used to detect floods at an early stage, among other things. The fire brigade, THW and NLWKN have shown interest.

Philipp Staudt, information systems researcher with a focus on environmental protection und sustainability, receives an ‘Impulse Professorship’. His aim is to enable people to assess their own energy requirements – and to act accordingly.

An AI-based assistance system for cars and lorries that recognises cyclists could make cycling safer. A research project at the university is gradually developing a prototype for such a system.

Developing new technologies to research biodiversity - that was the aim of XPRIZE Rainforest, a global competition involving more than 300 teams. Three doctoral students from the university also took part in the final.

Digital models of battery factories could help increase the production of lithium-ion batteries in Europe significantly in the coming years. Computer scientists from Oldenburg are involved in a major EU project.

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The success of the energy transition also depends on how well researchers can access important data. Energy IT specialist Astrid Nieße explains the role played by the development of an infrastructure for research data management.

Artificial intelligence is currently a hot topic in the media. In this interview, computer scientist Oliver Kramer explains what programmes such as ChatGPT can do and the opportunities they present.

Kick-off for the Oldenburg Innovation Quarter: IQON is pooling IT research to create a dynamic area for co-operative research and development of innovative prototypes, products and business models around the Alte Fleiwa.

How do computers work? And how does the internet work? Teaching this is a challenge for teachers who are not familiar with the subject. The Oldenburg computer science didactics team has developed practical and freely available teaching materials.

Computer scientist Gözel Shakeri wants to make online food shopping more sustainable. The university is funding her research with an Ossietzky Fellowship.

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as power grids are on the rise. Oldenburg experts Andreas Peter and Sebastian Lehnhoff explain how to detect hackers and why total security is an unattainable goal.

The Joint Science Conference (GWK) is funding the nfdi4energy consortium in Oldenburg. The aim is to improve communication and the exchange of data and software in energy system research.

Developing an interdisciplinary approach to using artificial intelligence methods for the secure operation of critical infrastructure systems is the goal of a new research group led by Eric Veith at the Department of Computing Science.

The state of Lower Saxony is funding another future laboratory: the "Future Laboratory Water" research network, headed by Oldenburg marine researcher Oliver Zielinski, will begin its work on 1 October.

Can artificial intelligence (AI) methods reliably detect child pornography images on user devices? A study in which Oldenburg computer scientist Daniel Neider was involved raises doubts about whether this is currently possible.

CO₂ traffic lights can be used to monitor the air quality in closed rooms. A system with several sensors, developed by Computing Science students, can track the distribution of carbon dioxide in lecture theatres or classrooms.

Computer systems that control devices such as televisions are the focus of a study programme that Oldenburg's business informatics experts helped to establish in Tanzania. The partners are now receiving another multi-million euro grant.