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31MAY 2023
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Shaping the future – pushing boundaries: Research at FAU
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31MAY 2023
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Encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit: Innovation at FAU
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30MAY 2023
Research
Nanomaterials as switches in the brain
Functional nanomaterials could soon control the activity of neurons in the brain. By using this minimally-invasive method, Prof Dr. Danijela Gregurec hopes to revolutionize the treatment of neurological disorders such as depression, panic attacks, epilepsy or Alzheimer’s. In conjunction with researchers from Italy, Spain, the UK, and Finland, FAU chemist Gregurec has launched the BRAINSTORM […]Functional nanomaterials could soon control the activity of neurons in the brain. By using this minimally-invasive method, Prof Dr. Danijela Gregurec hopes to revolutionize the treatment of neurological disorders such as depression, panic attacks, epilepsy or Alzheimer’s. In conjunction with researchers from Italy, Spain, the UK, and Finland, FAU chemist Gregurec has launched the BRAINSTORM […]
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30MAY 2023
Research
FAU mourns the death of Nobel laureate in medicine Professor Harald zur Hausen
“FAU mourns the loss of an outstanding researcher who had a decisive influence on virological research at our university,” remarked FAU President, Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger, on the news of Harald zur Hausen’s death. The Nobel laureate died on Sunday at the age of 87. Harald zur Hausen taught and conducted research at FAU between […]
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30MAY 2023
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New degree programs at FAU for winter semester 2023/24
There are around 270 degree programs to choose from at FAU, and eight brand new programs are starting in winter semester 2023/24. These programs include Autonomy Technologies, Law and Computer Science as well as a completely revised Book Studies degree program, which is now called Textual Studies and Digital Transformation. More news about FAU’s degree […]
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25MAY 2023
Research
DFG extends funding for collaborative research center at FAU
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is extending funding for a collaborative research center (CRC) or transregio (TRR), for which FAU is a co-applicant. The researchers will receive a further three million euros in funding over the next four years. The joinability of components in multi-material systems is a crucial factor contributing towards efficient production processes. […]
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19MAY 2023
Research
Innovative process uses the quantum properties of X-ray light
An international team of researchers including scientists from FAU has, for the first time, used x-rays for an imaging technique that exploits a particular quantum characteristic of light. In their article, which has now been published in the specialist journal “Physical Review Letters”, the researchers detail how this process could be used for imaging non-crystallized […]
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16MAY 2023
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Study at FAU
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16MAY 2023
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Students’ opinions count: FAU-St 2023 begins
It’s time for another round of the FAU student survey (FAU-St). Until June 18, students can have their say about their studies at FAU, in either German or English. As well as covering students’ satisfaction with general conditions for studying, the focus this year is on advisory and service institutions at FAU. All participants will […]
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15MAY 2023
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Alexander von Humboldt professorship in the name of human-centered AI: Official prize-giving ceremony for Prof. Dr. Vincent Müller
He started at FAU in June 2022, and the official prize-giving ceremony for his Alexander von Humboldt professorship was held on the evening of May 11: Prof. Dr. Vincent Müller, Chair of Theory and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, has received Germany’s most prestigious research prize for outstanding international researchers. His aim: To pave the way […]
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15MAY 2023
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FAU scores highly in CHE ranking
FAU has once again performed excellently in The Centre for Higher Education’s (CHE) university ranking. The subjects evaluated were business administration, economics, law, information systems, industrial engineering and management, and business studies. Information systems ranked highest with seven top rankings: support from teaching staff, courses offered, introduction to academic working, resources at the library, IT […]FAU has once again performed excellently in The Centre for Higher Education’s (CHE) university ranking. The subjects evaluated were business administration, economics, law, information systems, industrial engineering and management, and business studies. Information systems ranked highest with seven top rankings: support from teaching staff, courses offered, introduction to academic working, resources at the library, IT […]
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10MAY 2023
Research
Putting an end to rheumatoid arthritis?
Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role as drivers of inflammation in infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. However, if the same immunoglobulin antibodies from the blood plasma of healthy donors are cleansed and injected into a patient’s bloodstream, they exhibit anti-inflammatory effects and have a positive effect on the immune system. The cause of […]
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