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FAU WISO, branch libraries, self-study areas, cafeterias and more – Nuremberg has a lot of important locations for FAU students. It can all seem a little overwhelming at first, particularly for new students. Our members of staff Irem and Jana have set out to the FAU Campus Nuremberg and filmed some ...

FAU is huge, with lots of different buildings spread over several cities. It can be quite confusing. That is why we have picked out five places in Erlangen that are particularly important for new students. Important places for new students Main library in Erlangen In the main University Libra...

Vast quantities of information can be gained from blood samples today using modern testing methods. The process for evaluating this hoard of data is equally complex as is the ability to draw reliable conclusions from it to diagnose diseases.

Tour behind the scenes of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Each semester, FAU students have the opportunity to glance behind the scenes of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, including a dress rehearsal – free of charge. Anyone who is interested can send an email to Elisabeth Mayer (elisabeth.mayer@fa...

Whether a killer T cell protects or damages our immune system depends on which antigen it binds to with its typical receptor. Dr Kilian Schober is researching this.

Can an algorithm be used to improve the distribution and allocation process of asylum seekers to municipalities in Germany? The “Match’In” pilot project has been examining this question during the last three years and has tested its findings in practice.

As CEO of Siemens Healthineers, FAU alumnus Dr. Bernd Montag is a globally recognized figure and an outstanding pioneer in medical technology. He studied and earned his a Ph.D. in theoretical multi-particle physics at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. In our alumni interview, he returns to the Faculty of Sciences, providing exclusive insights into his time as a student, his career path, and reveals the three things that make a perfect day for him.

The team at Department of Medicine 3 at FAU has discovered an innovative treatment concept for autoimmune diseases.

The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. This is the conclusion of a recent study by FAU researchers.

For "A cup with the president", FAU President Hornegger visits Prof. Dr. Dr. Patricia Wiater from the Chair for Public Law, Public International Law and Human Rights.