General News & Updates – April 2026

Internal Resources: New Presentation Template #

The new unified TRR presentation template is now available in GitLab within the Common Resources/Templates folder. This template is specifically designed for all upcoming internal presentations for the General Assembly and the Retreats to ensure a consistent visual identity across the entire TRR 379 project.

Upcoming Dates: General Assembly and Theme Day #

The next General Assembly (GA) will take place on April 17th from 14:00 to 15:00 and will be held online. Another scientific highlight is the first TRR Theme Day on May 19th from 09:00 to 12:00, which focuses on the Negative Valence System (NVS) and will also be conducted online. The program includes expert talks, project spotlights, and small group discussions. All projects are kindly asked to prepare by completing the NVS questionnaire and submitting 1–2 slides on their respective project paradigms by April 30th. Please check your email for the full announcement and program details.

Save the Date: Retreat 2027 #

Please save the date for the TRR Retreat 2027, which is scheduled for April 8th and 9th, 2027. Although the specific location has not yet been finalized, these two days will serve as the primary framework for our scientific exchange and community networking next year.

In the Media: Prof. Dr. Ute Habel #

Our Spokesperson and PI Prof. Dr. Ute Habel was recently featured in Übermedien to provide expert context on the public perception of mental health and its incorrect linkage to criminality. She clarified that the vast majority of psychiatric patients are not violent and emphasized that forensic psychiatry accounts for only a very small portion of general psychiatric care in Germany.

Read the full article on Übermedien →

Honors & Awards: Prof. Dr. Marc Spehr #

We would like to warmly congratulate Prof. Dr. Marc Spehr, Principal Investigator within the TRR, on receiving the Distinguished International Research Award from the Hebrew University. This prestigious honor includes a research prize of 8,000 Euros and recognizes his outstanding scientific contributions and international impact.

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We look forward to continued collaboration and exciting developments ahead.