ET-EMR organises regular online ET meetings on Science and Technology (ETMOST) The ETMOST meetings are online meetings, aimed at non-specialists sharing information on science and technology activities in the EMR region. With updates on astrophysics, geology, engineering, Gravitational Wave Science etc. The online series will cover all relevant aspects for people involved in ET activities in the EMR region. Read more

09.05.2025 Karsten Danzmann receives honorary doctorate from RWTH Aachen University for his groundbreaking contributions to gravitational-wave Research The Senate of RWTH Aachen University awarded Karsten Danzmann the academic degree of “Doktor der Naturwissenschaften honoris causa” for his outstanding contribution to the development of the technologies that led to the discovery of gravitational waves and that will significantly improve further research into them, as well as for his support of the Einstein Telescope project. Read more

Wind turbines, seismic noise and measuring gravitational waves: WINSENT Large-N Experiment Understanding the influence of wind turbine induced seismic noise is a key question of the ET Site Characterization Board (SCB). A German-Dutch cooperation between KIT (lead), LMU Munich and KNMI installed a Large-N Seismic Array (560 Stations) to study the radiated seismic wavefield and seismic source properties of wind turbines. Read more

29.04.2025 Exploratory borehole in Lusatia On 29 April, representatives from the federal and Saxon parliaments, relevant ministries, the region, and the scientific community visited the first exploratory borehole for the Einstein Telescope at the potential site in Lusatia. They were briefed on the current status, ongoing progress, and upcoming steps. Read more

The Science of ET – Blue book published on arXiv, with large German contribution With the Blue Book, members of the ET Collaboration present a comprehensive discussion of ET´s science objectives, providing state-of-the-art predictions for the capabilities of ET in both geometries currently under consideration, a single site triangular configuration or two L-shaped detectors.  Read more

31.01.2025 The German ET Community Meeting in Hamburg The Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld hosted the German ET Community, with more than 150 in-person participants underwriting the strong enthusiasm of the German community to work towards the realisation of the Einstein Telescope and the maximisation of its science. Highlights of the meeting included the keynote talk by Samaya Nissanke about Multi-Messenger Astrophysics today and in the ET era and talks about the status of ET and the ET Project by Harald Lück and Andreas Freise – and the social dinner on the Cap San Diego museum ship, which allowed the hosting city to showcase their strong maritime tradition. Read more

12. 12. 2024 Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) has joined ET The IKZ in Berlin has joined the ET Collaboration as a research unit (RU-Berlin). The IKZ is a state-of-the-art competence center for crystalline materials. Its mission for ET is to provide crystalline silicon material and crystal growth know-how for the production of ET interferometer mirror and mirror suspensions. Read more

06.12.2024 Investigations for a Low Seismic Lab in Lusatia Investigations are currently underway to determine where a Low Seismic Lab (LSL) can be realised in the granodiorite massif underground in Saxony’s Upper Lusatia region. The challenge is to create an environment of absolute seismic calm. Read more

15. 11. 2024 ET Annual Meeting in Warsaw The international ET Collaboration gathered for its third annual meeting in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12 to 15, bringing together the scientific community from across Europe and the world. Researchers and engineers discussed recent advances in all areas of ET, confirming that the project is progressing significantly. Read more

12.11.2024 Lusatia Proposed Candidacy as Site for ET During the ET Collaboration´s Annual Meeting, Lusatia has proposed to become an official third candidate site for ET. The proposal highlights the unique combination of scientific, technological, and geological assets of the region that align with the ambitious goals of ET. Read more