The annual IRTG Retreats are intended to create a scientifically stimulating atmosphere and foster the spirit of developing togetherness. Besides PhD students and PIs of the SFB 944, also external invited speakers participate and build the base for an inspiring IRTG community. The scientific program is specified by PhD students, who present their projects in the form of progress reports or during poster sessions as well as external invited speakers who will frame the Retreats by giving keynote lectures on selected topics. These events are further completed by get-togethers and social activities like excursions or a pub quiz in the evening, organized together with the student representatives.

The IRTG Retreat 2021 took place at the North Sea island Borkum from Wednesday, November 03rd to Saturday, November 06th. The conference venue was the Kulturinsel Borkum, and the participants were housed at the Hotel Kachelot, which is located within walking distance to the conference venue. 

The 70 registered participants of the Retreat were composed of 40 PhD students of the IRTG/SFB 944, and 22 Postdoctoral Researchers and PIs. In addition, we are very glad that we could attract eight exciting keynote speakers, who also attended the Retreat in person.