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News

In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.

Prof. Dr. Silvia Capellino explains an immunology poster to Dr. Britta Heinz

Dr. Gitta Heinz from the Leibniz Association visits IfADo

Today, Dr. Gitta Heinz, Scientific Officer of Senate C (Life Sciences) of the Leibniz Association, visited the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment in Dortmund (IfADo) and gained an insight into the interdisciplinary research at the institute.
The IfADo entrance from the outside in summer

IfADo passes evaluation with flying colors

The joint federal and state funding of the Leibniz research centre for Working Environment in Dortmund is to be continued. This is the recommendation of the Senate of the Leibniz Association following the conclusion of the regular scientific evaluation. The …
FELICE Robot

FELICE Update: Evaluation at workstations

IfADo successfully supported the evaluation of the FELICE system at two different workstations. Experienced workers as well as unexperienced workers used the FELICE robot while mounting parts of the car door. The goal of the evaluation was to track the …
Group photo during the visit

State Ministry of Culture and Science visits IfADo

Today, Prof. Dr. Andrea Kienle, Head of the Research Department of the NRW Ministry of Culture and Science since November 2023, visited the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo) together with her colleagues Dr. Christiane …
Gerd Rinkenauer

Gerhard Rinkenauer retires

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Rinkenauer, a long-time IfADo employee and head of the work design research group in the Department of Ergonomics, is retiring.
Laura Klatt at the science slam

Waves in the head - IfADo at science slam in Braunschweig

IfADo researcher Dr. Laura-Isabelle Klatt performed at a science slam organized by the Braunschweig House of Science at Eventspace 381 on 22 May. She and four other slammers presented their research topics in a relaxed and humorous way.
Group picture of the IfADo team

IfADo at AOK company run 2024

The annual AOK company run took place on June 6 at Phoenix-West, in which two and a half thousand runners took part this year, including 23 IfADo employees.
Prof. Dr. Raf Meesen (left side), Dean Rehabilitation Sciences, with honorary doctor Prof. Dr. Michael Nitsche (right side) from IfADo

Prof. Dr. Michael Nitsche receives honorary doctorate

Prof. Dr. Michael Nitsche, Scientific Director of the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo), was awarded an honorary doctorate for his research work by the University of Hasselt (Belgium) on May 28. He researches …

Diversity Day 2024

As a member of the "Charta der Vielfalt" (Diversity Charter), it is important at IfADo to foster a spirit of cooperation characterized by mutual respect and appreciation. Research at IfADo is an international team effort, which was celebrated on Diversity Day. …