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16JUL 2025
FAU news
Cast your vote now: audience award for digital database of historical smells
Large-scale project involving FAU investigated the smells of the past The European-wide research project “Odeuropa” involving researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) recently received the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award from the European Commission, and now has a chance of winning the public choice award as well. What did it smell like in a […]Large-scale project involving FAU investigated the smells of the past The European-wide research project “Odeuropa” involving researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) recently received the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award from the European Commission, and now has a chance of winning the public choice award as well. What did it smell like in a […]
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15JUL 2025
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Green light given for ZOHO Factory
The German government recognizes the ZOLLHOF Tech Incubator as a Startup Factory Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg congratulates the ZOLLHOF team and celebrates their joint success in the German “Startup Factories” competition from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Federal minister Katharina Reiche awarded the title to the most promising concepts. The ZOHO Factory has a […]The German government recognizes the ZOLLHOF Tech Incubator as a Startup Factory Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg congratulates the ZOLLHOF team and celebrates their joint success in the German “Startup Factories” competition from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Federal minister Katharina Reiche awarded the title to the most promising concepts. The ZOHO Factory has a […]
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14JUL 2025
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AIBE receives award for “Best research environment 2024”
Praise from jury for the use of digital tools and ARIADNE program The Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has the “Best research environment 2024”. The award was launched and presented for the first time this year by “Die Junge Akademie” and the Volkswagen Foundation. The jury’s statement: “The […]Praise from jury for the use of digital tools and ARIADNE program The Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has the “Best research environment 2024”. The award was launched and presented for the first time this year by “Die Junge Akademie” and the Volkswagen Foundation. The jury’s statement: “The […]
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11JUL 2025
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A temple of knowledge in the heart of Erlangen
Work starts on new university building at Henkestraße 42 Major developments are set to change the face of the city of Erlangen over the coming years. One of these developments is the new research and teaching building for Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) at Henkestraße 42 – a modern architectural calling card for the whole of the […]
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11JUL 2025
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Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for Prof. Dr. Elmar Gräßel
Honor for Erlangen pioneer in dementia care and research into relatives’ needs On June 30, 2025, Prof. Dr. Elmar Gräßel was honored for his outstanding achievements in dementia research and in his voluntary work with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Gräßel, who is Director of the Center […]
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07JUL 2025
FAU news
T cells: Our immune system’s special forces unit
FAU medical researcher who investigates T cells as the key to improved immunizations and cancer therapy has been nominated for a Heisenberg professorship in recognition of his work. T cells resemble a special forces unit in the police. They are specialists when it comes to fighting certain diseases such as infections or cancer. Prof. Dr. […]
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07JUL 2025
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Start-up prize m4 Award goes to FAU research team
500,000 euros for the fight against liver metastases This year, the start-up prize m4 Award goes to the team led by PD Dr. Dr. Peter Dietrich who conducts research at the Institute of Biochemistry at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and at Department of Medicine 1 at Uniklinikum Erlangen. The team has been awarded 500,000 euros for […]
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04JUL 2025
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Ultrasound trained with AI for the treatment of endometriosis
Researchers at FAU hope to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the “chameleon” of gynecological disorders Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder that is largely unknown, even though it is estimated that it affects one in ten to fifteen women of reproductive age in Germany. A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Universitätsklinikum […]Researchers at FAU hope to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the “chameleon” of gynecological disorders Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder that is largely unknown, even though it is estimated that it affects one in ten to fifteen women of reproductive age in Germany. A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Universitätsklinikum […]
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01JUL 2025
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Healthy Erlangen quadruplets discharged from hospital
The thrilled parents and treatment team from Uniklinikum Erlangen agree: “It could hardly have gone any better!” In April 2025, two months before their due date, quadruplets were born in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Uniklinikum Erlangen (director: Prof. Dr. Matthias W. Beckmann). When they were born, the children weighed between 1,130 and […]
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30JUN 2025
University
Schlossgartenfest 2025 – the best pictures of the evening
A perfect summer weekend: In perfect weather, more than 5,000 guests enjoyed themselves on Saturday at the 69th FAU Schlossgartenfest. An extensive program awaited the visitors: they were greeted by the stilt walkers. The Oldies Big Band played at the north entrance near the Orangery, in front of the Geozentrum Nordbayern the Jazz combo K36 Big […]
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27JUN 2025
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AzubiCoach project: FAU students coach trainees
Support for trainees during the first year of their apprenticeship? That is the idea behind the project “AzubiCoaching”. For six months, economics students coach trainees and help them make the most of their apprenticeship. Two of those involved in the project are student Selin and dialog marketing trainee Rimedina, who are working together as one […]
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23JUN 2025
Rankings
THE Impact Ranking once more confirms FAU’s strength in innovation
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has retained its position as one of the most innovative universities not only in Germany, but worldwide. Furthermore, FAU has also been ranked as one of the world leaders in the area of sustainable consumption and affordable and clean energy in recognition of our efforts in this field. These are the findings […]
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