Join our Summer School! Discover the world of microorganisms in a water drop from October 5–7, 2026

22 April 2026, by Website Team Biologie

Photo: UHH/Bio

We are pleased to invite master’s and doctoral students in the natural sciences to join our three-day intensive Summer School in Life Sciences organized within the MOMOBIO project, taking place 5–7 October, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.

Hosted by the Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology at the University of Hamburg, this Summer School offers a unique opportunity to combine scientific learning with hands-on experience in one of Europe’s most vibrant research environments. 

 Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, is shaped by its waterways including the Alster and Elbe rivers, canals, and harbor basins providing an ideal setting for exploring aquatic microbial systems. 

Key highlights of the Summer School: 

• Hands-on laboratory sessions on water sample preparation and analysis 
• Field excursions to explore real-world environmental applications 
• Expert talks from leading scientists, including: Prof. Dr. Alexander Probst (Universität Duisburg-Essen), Prof. Dr. Hans-Curt Flemming (Universität Duisburg-Essen), Dr. Gunnar Gerts (Alfred-Wegener-Institut), Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Grossart (Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei, Berlin)
• Insights into microbial diversity, human impact on ecosystems, and resistance formation 
• Opportunities for networking with experts and peers 

The Summer School is supported by strong regional partners, including: 

• University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) 
• Hamburg Wasser 
•  Uniersity of Hamburg 
• Institute for Hygiene and Environment 
• Life Science Nord 

Venue: IPM, Ohnhorststr. 18, 22609 Hamburg

Registration deadline: 14 June, 2026 

Register and find more information here. A preliminary program will be announced soon.