From April 7 to 9, the members of the RTG 2905 gathered in Rötz for this year’s offsite workshop. The event focused on presenting the results from the first year of the Research Training Group. Highlights included invited talks by Dr. Eva Pogna, Prof. Harald Gießen and Prof. Henry Chapman, as well as lively discussions and a scenic hike in the Bavarian Forest. The RTG also welcomed several new associated members to the group