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We invite applications from early and advanced researchers who want to contribute our institute’s transdisciplinary internet research.

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Rest in Pixels

Chatbots, holograms, digital clones: Dead and forever in cyberspace? Who possesses our digital heritage?

Wanted: IT Support

Join us! We need your support as an employee for the IT administration of our institute as soon as possible.

The future of Open Access in Germany

Discuss the DEAL negotiations with Nick Fowler (Elsevier) and Gerard Meijer (scientific council) on 13 August!

Privacy, Data Protection & Surveillance

Whether privacy-by-design, GDPR or surveillance impact assessments: Use the opportunity to present and discuss current research work!

To turn back the hands of time

One look at your smartphone and it's been hours. Do we gain more time by using smart apps or do we get lost in the digital world?

Hands-on internet research

On 9 June we will present our research on data protection, blockchain, innovations and digital knowledge.

Innovation potential of the GDPR

HIIG researcher: The GDPR is a suitable regulatory instrument for innovation processes and can create competitive advantages.

Pitchfork 4.0 – a second green revolution?

Agricultural drones, automated farms and smart breeding. How can digitisation make food production more sustainable?

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