
RTG 2816
Non-canonical
G protein signaling pathways
Public Outreach
Birgit Schittek receives the 2026 Händel Animal Welfare Award
October 2026
Our PI Prof. Birgit Schittek for receiving the 2026 Ursula M. Händel Animal Welfare Prize awarded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)!
Birgit is an exceptional molecular medicine researcher and head of the Experimental Dermatology Research Group, University of Tübingen. She receives the prestigious award for her development of innovative 3D models of human skin!
Soapbox Science of the University of Tübingen
July 2026
Soapbox Science is a public outreach platform that brings science out of lecture halls and into the streets.
At the Holzmarkt in Tübingen researchers get in touch with the public and talk about science and research.
With our student Ana Villar-Miyar!
Pop-up exhibition at the Deutsches Museum Munich
May 2026
The Deutsches Museum Munich offers interactive, hands-on learning experiences for visitors of all ages to explore science and medicine in a pop-up exhibition. Through experiments, educational games, models, and insights into current research, visitors can discover complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
With our student Aline Biczkowski!
Soapbox Science of the University of Tübingen
July 2025
Soapbox Science is a public outreach platform that brings science out of lecture halls and into the streets.
At the Holzmarkt in Tübingen researchers get in touch with the public and talk about science and research.
With our student Ana Villar-Miyar!

Pint of Science Festival
May 2025
Pint of Science is an international (nonprofit) organization that hosts festivals bringing some of the brightest scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research findings and discoveries with the public. No prior knowledge is required. This is the chance to meet the people who are shaping the future of science—and have a beer with them.
With our student Ramil Arora!
Türen auf mit der Maus! – Open Doors Day at the Werner Siemens Imaging Center
October 2024
On “Open Doors Day,” children can peek behind the doors of research institutions, companies, and other organizations and gain exciting insights into what usually remains hidden from view. Take a look behind the doors of the Werner Siemens Imaging Center.
With our student Ragini Kushwaha and our PI Bettina Weigelin!
Science Slam at the Faculty Day of the University of Tübingen
October 2023
One of the highlights of the faculty day is the Science Slam, in which young researchers present their research topics to the audience in a creative way. They have a fixed time frame and must win the audience's favor while harmoniously combining research and entertainment.
With our student Ramil Arora!

RTG 2816
Non-canonical
G protein signaling pathways



