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09APR 2025
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University sports boxing: Healthy body, healthy mind!
FAU doctoral student Sally Arnhardt has an unusual hobby: boxing. Boxing is still tainted with a poor reputation. Unfairly so, as it offers a number of health benefits. The air is stuffy, it smells of sweat and damp leather gloves. Unusual sounds can be heard: shoes tapping and the rhythmic beating of ropes on the […]
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09APR 2025
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High performance computing for AI research
New infrastructure launched for deep learning projects – services offered to research institutions in Bavaria AI researchers at all Bavarian research universities and universities of applied sciences can now use the new IT infrastructure provided by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) for their projects. The Erlangen National High-Performance Computing Center (NHR@FAU) has installed several hundred AI accelerators […]New infrastructure launched for deep learning projects – services offered to research institutions in Bavaria AI researchers at all Bavarian research universities and universities of applied sciences can now use the new IT infrastructure provided by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) for their projects. The Erlangen National High-Performance Computing Center (NHR@FAU) has installed several hundred AI accelerators […]
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09APR 2025
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FAU students win international Immersive Design Challenge
Six months of work, more than 900 competitors and an idea that convinced the jury in the end. FAU students Elif Mutlu, Suavi Yildirim and Uğur Dursun are the winners of the Immersive Design Challenge, an international competition launched by Siemens and Sony. The three students successfully convinced the jury with their project “BatteryTwin XR: […]
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07APR 2025
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New flagship network 6G valley committed to innovation and collaboration
New network providing an impetus for development, research and training on pioneering 6G technology: the 6G Valley. The project, initiated by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, aims to pool resources in the area of future mobile communications in the region and make them available on an international […]New network providing an impetus for development, research and training on pioneering 6G technology: the 6G Valley. The project, initiated by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, aims to pool resources in the area of future mobile communications in the region and make them available on an international […]
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03APR 2025
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Prize for excellence in teaching for two FAU researchers
Economist Mario Liebensteiner and philologist Katharina Oft have been awarded this year’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching from the Bavarian Ministry of Science and the Arts. The Prize for Excellence in Teaching is awarded by the Bavarian Ministry of Science and the Arts in recognition of outstanding dedication and teaching of an excellent quality. Among […]
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01APR 2025
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Heat storage systems: Key technologies for sustainable heating supply
FAU and TH Nürnberg take a closer look at seasonal heat storage systems Which technologies are particularly suitable for storing heat? Which storage capacities are advisable and economical for regional suppliers? Which role do space requirements, costs and temperature ranges play? These are some of the questions investigated in two consecutive studies conducted by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität […]FAU and TH Nürnberg take a closer look at seasonal heat storage systems Which technologies are particularly suitable for storing heat? Which storage capacities are advisable and economical for regional suppliers? Which role do space requirements, costs and temperature ranges play? These are some of the questions investigated in two consecutive studies conducted by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität […]
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31MAR 2025
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Stress: Alleviating stress with mindfulness
FAU researchers are investigating what role the mind plays when challenging experiences lead to illness Stress is subjective. Some people feel under pressure with the double burden of job and family, others feel stressed when they are stuck in traffic on the way to a business meeting. Dr. Johanna Janson-Schmitt from the Chair of Health […]
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28MAR 2025
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Connected research: “Important not to work at cross purposes”
Meta project in one of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s funding priorities connects researchers and pools results Greater opportunities in education for people with a migrant background, in particular women and girls, and breaking down barriers to accessing education: these are the focal topics in the program “Integration through education” from the Federal […]
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28MAR 2025
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Schlossgartenfest 2025: Tickets now on sale
The long-awaited 2025 Schlossgartenfest is just around the corner and tickets have now officially gone on sale. Join us in the historic setting of the Schlossgarten for an unforgettable evening of festivities, music and great company. The Schlossgartenfest will take place on June 28, 2025 and the alternative date in case of bad weather is […]
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27MAR 2025
Alumni
Video FAU Alumni #MyStory: Christoph Kuch
He can read minds – at least it seems like he can. Christoph Kuch is a mentalist, speaker, and author. In 2012, he won the World Championship in the category of “Mentalism”. He tours the globe, regularly appears on talk shows, and will soon be featured in the new season of “Das Supertalent” (airing on […]
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27MAR 2025
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Work psychology: It’s not always because of the boss
FAU researchers are investigating why people change jobs voluntarily “People quit bosses, not jobs” is a negative stereotype about managers that is widely held in the world of work. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Ulm University have been investigating whether there’s any truth behind the stereotype and have come to a different conclusion during […]FAU researchers are investigating why people change jobs voluntarily “People quit bosses, not jobs” is a negative stereotype about managers that is widely held in the world of work. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Ulm University have been investigating whether there’s any truth behind the stereotype and have come to a different conclusion during […]
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26MAR 2025
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15 million euros for the expansion of AI resources at NHR
New boost for AI research in Erlangen: A total of 30 million euros of EU funding has been earmarked for the further development of digital signal processing using generative artificial intelligence. Half of this total will be invested at the Erlangen National High-Performance Computing Center (NHR@FAU) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) for setting up and operating […]
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