#39 | Third Chapter of Prominence |
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Hello CRC 1252 Friends,
We’re kicking off this newsletter with some amazing news: The German Research Foundation (DFG) has given the green light for the third funding phase of CRC 1252! ???? This means we have four fantastic years ahead to dive even deeper into our research on prominence in language, now with a special spotlight on larger discourse structures and dialogue.
The past few months have been quite a journey at the House of Prominence. We've bid farewell to some dear colleagues and warmly welcomed many new faces, including Eli and myself, who joined the helpdesk in February. Along the way, we've celebrated awards, shared exciting research, and hosted inspiring events, all of which you can read about in this newsletter!
Warmest wishes, Ali
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???? Goodbye ????
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It's always hard to say goodbye, but farewells are also part of the story.
Our beloved colleagues, XX, YY, ZZ have now left the CRC. Below, you’ll find a few words from them: personal reflections and a glimpse into what lies ahead. |
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✨ Meet the New Project Z Members ✨
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Z Administration | Dr. Hanno Jansen |
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I am a historian. I wrote my doctoral thesis at the University of Münster on the decision-making process in the course of rector elections at medieval universities. Since September 2023 I work in Division 7 Research Management at the University of Cologne; first in the National Funding Department and then in the Major Projects Department. At the beginning of 2025, I took over the coordination of CRC 1252. In my hands various threads come together and I am the central point of contact for administrative questions. I enjoy making music: I sing and play the flute and congas. To relax I practise origami. Furthermore I enjoy reading; mostly historical novels and fantasy. |
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Z Programming | Philip Georgis |
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I hold a BA in Linguistics and a MSc. degree in Language Science and Technology, and before returning to academia to join the CRC, I spent the past three years working as a linguistic engineer and applied scientist in the tech industry in the fields of speech recognition and AI. I am delighted to join the CRC as a Computational Linguist/Programmer based in the XlinC lab, primarily assisting with data processing and analysis as well as supporting experiments in the lab. Outside of the university, I can often be found in the kitchen trying out recipes, enjoying forest therapy, or learning languages — my latest project is Lithuanian. |
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Z Helpdesk | Ali Yıldız |
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I am currently pursuing an MA in Linguistics at the University of Cologne. In 2022, I was here as part of the Erasmus+ exchange and loved both the city and the university so bad that I decided to return after completing my bachelor’s in Foreign Language Education. In helpdesk, I will primarily be mainly responsible for publications, the website, and the newsletter. Alongside academia, I’m also an LGBTQ+ rights activist, so it’s in my blood to queer up my work! Finally, and most importantly, I’m a cat person. |
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Z Helpdesk | Elisabeth Höver |
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I am currently studying for a teaching degree for primary schools with the subjects German, mathematics and protestant religious studies at the University of Cologne. I truly enjoy working with kids, they are always so open-minded and curious! Here at the Helpdesk I am mainly responsible for travel expenses and advanced payments. In my free time, I love getting lost in a good book, trying out new sports (with varying levels of success), and cheering for my favorite football team, 1. FC Köln, even if they sometimes test my loyalty... ???? |
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????Goodbye ????
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Tabea Thies (T01) has received funding within the framework of the DAAD's PROCOPE program for a project-based research exchange between Paris and Cologne. The funded project, "Take a Breath: Validating EMA for speech breathing and its implementation in ADA," will support travel expenses for a duration of two years. Justine Mertz (A04) received the Early Career Researcher award 2025 for her work on "Exploring prosodic modulation in LSF: A kinematic study on sign coarticulation"! She received the award at the TISLR15 conference (14-17 January 2025) in Addis Abeba in Ethiopia. Aviad Albert and Tabea Thies receive the Offermann-Hergarten prize Simona got award Maria got award |
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New Fellows & PhDs & Postdocs |
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Past Events |
Christmas Meeting |
Celebrating Phase III |
Onboarding |
Klausurtagung |
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???? Past Lectures, Posters & Presentations ???? |
In the last few months, CRC members have been actively participating in numerous prestigious and well respected conferences. Among others,
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???? Publications ???? |
We are pleased to announce that considering both funding phases, the CRC has just surpassed the 500 publications mark! ????
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Anything new coming up? If you want to be featured in the next newsletter, please drop us a line at christine.roehr@uni-koeln.de (Christine Röhr) or slialios@uni-koeln.de (Stefanos Lialios) or tell us your news personally.
If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please message slialios@uni-koeln.de.
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