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We promote colloid and interface research across disciplines. We offer forums for inspiring exchange and international networking.
We place particular emphasis on the promotion of young researchers. In this way, we create conditions for developing sustainable solutions that benefit society.
Next events
2025
Ostwald Colloquium in Bielefeld
From 7th to 10th April a colloquium will take place in Bielefeld, organised by Yvonne Hannappel (University of Bielefeld), Matthias Karg (Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf), and Angelika Kühnle (University of Bielefeld), dedicated to Prof. Thomas Hellweg on the occasion of his 60th birthday. More information about the event can be found in the flyer.
2025
20th Zsigmondy Colloquium
The 20th Zsigmondy Colloquium, entitled ‘Engineering of bio-based and artificial colloids and interfaces’, will take place from 16 to 18 September in Freiberg and is being organised by Felix Plamper, Martin Rudolph and Linus Stegbauer. The Zsigmondy Colloquium is aimed at young scientists at the pre- and post-doctoral level in the field of colloid, surface and interface science.
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Awards
We award prizes for outstanding achievements in colloid science.