FAU news

Here you’ll find everything that’s happening at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg – from the latest news and research updates to insights into campus life.

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02JUL 2024
FAU news
Schlossgartenfest 2024 – the best pictures of the evening
A perfect summer weekend: The weather was beautiful when more than 6,000 guests enjoyed themselves at the FAU’s 68th Schlossgartenfest on Saturday. A comprehensive program awaited the visitors: While they were greeted by walk acts and artists on stilts, the FAU Big Band played at the north entrance near the Orangerie, the K36 Big Band […]
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02JUL 2024
A cup with the President
A cup with the President – Episode 9: Prof. Dr. Katharina Diehl
A visit to Prof. Dr. Katharina Diehl’s office at the Institute for Medical Computer Science, Biometrics, and Epidemiology (IMBE) Each semester, FAU president Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger sets out to visit professors who have just recently joined FAU. At their respective institutes, he gets to know them better as they talk about their research and […]
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27JUN 2024
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FAU researchers develop an alternative to pacemakers
A heart attack is a life-threatening condition, with patients remaining at risk of premature death long after the actual attack: 50 to 60 percent of patients die subsequently as a result of sudden cardiac death, triggered by cardiac arrhythmia. The most effective treatment currently available – a pacemaker – stops cardiac arrhythmias. However, it cannot […]
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27JUN 2024
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Giving children in elementary school the opportunity to voice their opinions
Children should learn to think and act democratically from an early age. The best way is for them to experience it at first hand at school. The Institute for Primary Education Research at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has now discovered in a two-part study that children would like to be involved more in decisions. FAU study: […]
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25JUN 2024
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Honoring of the doctorates and jubilarians 2024
On June 21st and 22nd, 2024, FAU honored all doctorates, who recently received their PhDs, as well as the jubilarians, who received their doctorates 15, 25, 50 or even 60 years ago during a festive ceremony at the Heinrich-Lades-Halle in Erlangen. 3, 2, 1 – now! Of course, the legendary joint throw of the graduation […]
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25JUN 2024
Research
Transnational history: Cross-border and interdisciplinary research
How can we write transnational history in a world in which science and technology are becoming increasingly relevant? The Transnational History Lab has looked at this question in more detail, and the researchers have prepared a documentary on their work. Transnational history The Covid-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine and the disruptions caused to supply chains […]
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25JUN 2024
FAU news
SafeSpace against violence: FAU student launches a safe café in Neumarkt
Johanna Mederer is studying law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and is currently in the middle of her first State Examination. At the same time, she is involved in running a safe café for people threatened by violence. How did that come about? Johanna tells us. The safe café in Neumarkt – tea, coffee and a […]
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17JUN 2024
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FAU and Zollhof receive award for startup hub concept
As one of 15 universities in Germany, FAU has received an award for its concept for a startup hub in the Startup Factories competition held by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). This means the University has moved onto the next stage of the competition, which is the concept phase. For […]
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14JUN 2024
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FAU remains at the top of the league 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, and also remains a world leader when it comes to sustainability. These are the findings of the latest “Impact Ranking” from the British education magazine Times Higher Education (THE). The ranking evaluates how universities across […]Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has retained its position as one of the most innovative universities not only in Germany, but worldwide, and also remains a world leader when it comes to sustainability. These are the findings of the latest “Impact Ranking” from the British education magazine Times Higher Education (THE). The ranking evaluates how universities across […]
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13JUN 2024
Alumni
FAU Wunschkonzert 2024: video and image gallery
A big joint celebration at which alumni, students, employees and friends of our FAU once again brought the university motto #FAUtogether to life! The FAU Wunschkonzert on May 29th ensured a great atmosphere and dancing mood for all generations: headliners Conny and RAUM27 got the stage shaking, while the two student bands The Citadel and […]
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07JUN 2024
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Key research priorities redefined
The FAU Senate has defined 5 key research priorities for the University’s research profile. They serve as a framework for the work of all FAU members. Vice President Research, Prof. Dr. Georg Schett, explains the origins of the new research priorities. Why the redefinition of FAU’s key research priorities was overdue Why did the Senate […]
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05JUN 2024
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Among the top 15 percent of universities worldwide
FAU shows clear jump in popularity in employers across the globe Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) belongs to the top 15 percent of universities worldwide according to the latest QS World University Ranking. Compared to the previous year, FAU has moved up five places and is now ranked at place 224 of 1503. Excellent ranking for citations […]
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