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Our Spring School 2025 was held from February 24th to 28th in the picturesque town of Garmisch! Where once again, we gathered for an enriching and dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge, and collaboration. Throughout the week, our PhD candidates had the opportunity to engage with our Fellows, visit physics and optics institutions, and participate in stimulating discussions.  more

End of November 2024, our students had the opportunity to visit the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg and gain fascinating insights into the operation of its innovative research instruments as well as its current research priorities.
DESY is one of the world's leading accelerator centers, enabling research in fields such as elementary particles, nanomaterials, and biomolecules with its unique facilities, and a strong partner of the Max Planck School of Photonics where researchers from over 40 nations get offered exciting interdisciplinary opportunities for young scientists. more

This year, the much-awaited Max Planck Schools Day 2024 was held at Berlin's iconic Harnack Haus at the end of September. This annual event, organized by the acclaimed Max Planck Society brought together members from the three renowned Max Planck Schools—Photonics, Matter to Life, and Cognition, cultivating a spirit of community among the next generation of scientists. more

The vibrant city of Jena, renowned for its rich history and strong academic community, played host to the much-celebrated Autumn School 2024, and offered an ideal setting to welcome a new cohort of students and unite them with colleagues and researchers from our various institutions, all eager to dive into the exciting world of photonics. more

Welcome to the Spring School 2024! As spring emerges slowly but steadily, we had a wonderful and exciting time in Aachen, a city blending historic charm with cutting-edge innovation. Over five enriching days, we engaged in Fellow Talks, lab tours at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) and the RWTH, inspirational discussions, talking about future careers and some social events to connect with each other. more