Abstract: The Excellence Cluster ORIGINS hosts a kick-off evening to introduce the people and reseach of this 2nd funding period.The preliminary agenda includes short presentations of all research units, connectors and infrastructurs and an informal meet & greet part afterwards.Organisation Committee: Barbara Ercolano, Stefan Schönert, Sandra Schmid-Willers, Stefan Waldenmaier and Odele Straub

Abstract: Over the last few years, it has become impossible to ignore the impact - both good and bad - of large-language model (LLM) and agents across science, technology and society. Despite the omnipresence of these tools, how to effectively and responsibly use of them remains an open question.The purpose of the ODSL Agentic AI Day is to bring together researchers in Munich to share knowledge and expertise on how to deploy LLMs and Agentic workflows reliably in real scientific research.  Some topics…

Abstract: The ORIGINS RU-D Science Day is a one-day in-person workshop bringing together scientists from across the Munich area who work on the implications of cosmic evolution for habitability across various scales. The event aims to create an opportunity for researchers at all career stages to exchange ideas, learn about each other's work and encourage collaborations that extend beyond the event itself. The event will focus on the central questions of research unit D:  How do physical processes…

Abstract: The meeting is conceived as a scientific gathering on the occasion of Martin Beneke’s 60th birthday. We hope that the workshop will bring together many colleagues whose work has intersected with his over the years. A detailed schedule will be announced in due course.