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Promotional graphic for the Best Scientific Images 2026 call, showing a black background with past winning images arranged in triangular shapes. One triangle displays a question mark, symbolizing the search for the next winning image.

Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 29.04.2026

Best Scientific Image Contest 2026: Call for Submissions

Extended deadline: Submit your best scientific images by May 13, 2026 for a chance to win best image in one of the three categories Jury Award, Public Choice Award & Participants’ Choice Award, and exciting prizes including €4,500 in total prize money. Show us what your research looks like!

Hyperspectral data cube symbolizing the general remote sensing and hyperspectral imagery domains

Image: Aaron Christian Banze | info

Published on 27.04.2026

NEW on CONNECT: Estimating Soil Properties from Satellite Data with Explainable AI

How can we accurately and transparently predict soil nutrients from space? A new CONNECT blog post presents Hype-Spectral, a top-performing approach combining hyperspectral imagery and explainable AI.

Visual to promote the Helmholtz Imaging Project Call 2026, showing title, deadline and two images from previous projects on black background

Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 30.03.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Project Call 2026 – Now Open

The Helmholtz Imaging Project Call 2026 is now open. Researchers across the Helmholtz Association can apply for funding of collaborative projects advancing imaging science. Deadline: June 26, 2026. Join one of our information sessions on to learn more.

Image: K. Spiers, D. Brückner, DESY | A. van der Ent, Wageningen University | L. Goudard, Université de Lorraine | G. Rouhan, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris | info

Published on 24.03.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 26

From funding calls to community highlights: the new Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter brings together opportunities to get involved, share your work, and catch up on the latest developments in the realm of imaging.

A 3D rendering of a human skeleton (skull, spine, ribs, and shoulders) with numerous colored vectors or arrows around the chest and rib cage indicating motion or force directions

Image: Hendrik Teske, DKFZ | info

Published on 16.03.2026

NEW on CONNECT: Evaluating Motion and Registration in Adaptive Radiotherapy

How can motion and image registration be evaluated when no ground truth exists? A new CONNECT blog post explores this challenge in adaptive radiotherapy.

Image: Rafael Deliz-Aguirre, MDC | info

Published on 28.01.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 25

From new imaging projects and tools to AI platforms, events, and opportunities to contribute, catch up on the latest Helmholtz Imaging news in our new newsletter.

Image: D. Tirsch, DLR | B. Schreiner, FU Berlin | info

Published on 09.12.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 24

Discover what’s new in imaging across Helmholtz and beyond in our final newsletter of the year, from new tools, workshop recordings and a community survey to benchmarking initiatives, event highlights, and upcoming opportunities.

Pixel Patrol visual, a sketch of a woman sitting at a desk.

Image: Deborah Schmidt, MDC | info

Published on 12.11.2025

PixelPatrol: Scientific Image Quality Control

Explore your imaging data before diving into analysis! PixelPatrol helps you quickly assess quality, consistency, and completeness. This early-version tool generates interactive reports to reveal insights and potential issues across your entire dataset.

Group photo of the participants of the "Mathematics of Transformers" workshop, September 2025, Hamburg

Image: Workshop Group Picture | info

Published on 21.10.2025

Bridging AI and Theory: Workshop on the Mathematics of Transformers at DESY

Deep learning experts from across Europe gathered at the DESY to discuss a merging research field: the mathematics of transformers.

Visual to promote the Helmholtz Platforms Roadshow 2025, headline and further information on purplish background

Image: HIDS | info

Published on 08.10.2025

Data Science Unlocked: Helmholtz Platforms Roadshow

Join us on November 12 at 11 AM for the opportunity to learn more about the offerings of the five Helmholtz Information and Data Science Platforms. Interact with us, collaborate, and network with peers!

Image: Thomas van de Kamp, KIT | info

Published on 08.09.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 23

In this newsletter edition, we highlight new Helmholtz Data Science training courses, AI-powered imaging of ancient manuscripts, and an interview with Martin Burger on the mathematics of machine learning. Plus: Scicomm-Support, a survey on research assessment, events, updates, and job and funding opportunities.

Image by Andreas Müller, Deborah Schmidt, Martin Weigert, all MDC, showing Blender rendering of organelles within a single beta cell.

Image: A. Müller, D. Schmidt, M. Weigert, MDC | info

Published on 01.09.2025

3D Data Visualization

Bring your volumetric data to life in this workshop. Gain hands-on experience with 3D visualization techniques using tools like Fiji, Blender, and Neuroglancer. Join us on November 10-13, 2025!

Visual by HI Project "WeMonitor" to promote news article about Terragon. showing edited images of Sentinel Satellites 1 and 2.

Image: HI Project "WeMonitor" | info

Published on 29.07.2025

Simplifying Earth Observation Data Access with Terragon

Discover how the Helmholtz Imaging Project WeMonitor is making Earth observation data more accessible! In their latest blog post on CONNECT, learn how the open-source tool Terragon helps researchers streamline access to satellite data for climate research, disaster response, and more.

Group photo of the participants at the HI Conference 2025 by Jörg Modrow.

Image: Jörg Modrow | info

Published on 08.07.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025 Recap

Another energizing edition of our annual conference took place in Potsdam – three days packed with inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and vibrant community exchange. Don’t miss the highlights – dive in here!

Image: Bureau Bald | info

Published on 07.07.2025

Helmholtz Model Zoo – Now Open to All Helmholtz Members!

The Helmholtz Model Zoo is a new platform that makes sharing and using AI models across the Helmholtz community easier than ever – no local GPUs or deep tech expertise required. Discover how to contribute and accelerate open, collaborative AI for science!