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The long-awaited 2024 Schlossgartenfest is just around the corner and tickets have now officially gone on sale. Join us for an evening to remember!

Certain RNA molecules in the nerve cells in the brain last a life time without being renewed. Neuroscientists from FAU have now demonstrated that this is the case together with researchers from Germany, Austria and the USA.

Doing a doctorate after completing your studies – many people ask themselves whether this is the right path. Also FAU alumnus Dr. Dominic Lindner was faced with this question and decided to do his doctorate at the FAU Chair of IT Management. Today Dr. Lindner works as an independent management consultant and as a project manager at the IT service provider noris network. In the video interview he tells us how his personal journey went and gives helpful tips.

Although a majority of the population in Europe is generally in favor of the energy transition, specific projects are increasingly coming up against resistance. In a new study, researchers have revealed the wishes of citizens.

Students at the Institute of Art History have organized an exhibition of contemporary art in the Schlossgarten in Erlangen. The art will remain available for viewing in the Schlossgarten in Erlangen until April 21.

At the EELISA Next Level Pitch and Networking Event on Friday, 22 March 2024, 15 start-ups from seven different EELISA partner universities from six countries faced challenging questions from a jury of five investors.

FAU alumnus Uwe Strübing studied biology and pharmacy in Erlangen. In addition to his professional career as a hospital pharmacist, he never lost sight of his second passion after graduating: music. Since then, he has composed numerous small piano pieces and large orchestral works - including an elaborate festive cantata for FAU's 275th anniversary.

The service catalog of the Erlangen Regional Computing Center (RRZE) tells students all they need to know about the services RRZE offers them. For example FAUbox, the “Matrix” chat system, WiFi or free software.

In time for spring, FAU’s Scented Garden at the Palmsanlage is opening its gates for visitors again. The first visitors can meander through the garden and enjoy the first signs of spring, past sweet smelling plants such as sweet violets or cordyalis.

Many bright minds study, research and work at our FAU. Like the FAU alumni Pauline Nöldemann and Yannick Wiesner: They developed the BesserEsser app - an app for detecting and treating food intolerances. Our colleague Johanna Hojer met both of them for an interview.