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The periodic table turns 150 this year. We took this as an opportunity to ask our scientists about their favorite element. Today: Dr. Katrin Hurle on phosphor. Continue

More and more food is being thrown away and the oceans are full of plastic waste. If this worries you, and you’d like to be part of the ever increasing number of students campaigning for greater sustainability – the ‘sneep’ student network is an ideal place for making your voice heard. Continue

For the first time, researchers at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen have discovered that dysfunctions in blood vessels play a significant role in the development of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. In experimental model systems, the progression of the disease slowed down significantly by eliminating these dysfunctions. Continue

We know all too well from fairy tales that stones in your stomach generally aren’t good for your health. However, while the stones in these stories are placed in the wolf’s belly, the human body can cunningly produce stones by itself. How these stones form was previously unknown. The secret behind gallstones has now been revealed by a team of researchers at FAU. Continue

You want to test your skills by competing against other students? Then why not join one of the FAU teams that regularly take part in competitions. Like Ruth. Continue

The speed at which tropical glaciers in the Peruvian Andes are retreating is alarming Continue

No matter whether you prefer to tinker with cars, help refugees or stage a play: the University has a lot to offer even away from the lecture theatre and the library. Continue

One university, two cities. And both of them have plenty to offer beyond the lecture theatres and laboratories. We asked two insiders for their tips on what to see and do in the cities. Continue

The FAU Digital Tech Academy is taking over the FAU Instagram account for the duration of the FAU Silicon Valley Fall School, which is part of FAU Global Programs. Visit www.instagram.com/uni_fau. Continue

Can you tell where our FAU owl is? With a bit of luck, you can win it! Continue