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09JUN 2023
Alumni
FAU Alumni #HallOfFame: Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen
Millions of girls and also boys have him to thank for the fact that there is an effective vaccination against cervical cancer: Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen. Prof. Dr. zur Hausen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2008 for his research on the human papilloma virus, with which Prof. Dr. zur Hausen was […]
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07JUN 2023
FAU news
New building for the North Bavarian High-Performance Computing Center
Construction of a new building for the North Bavarian High-Performance Computing Center is about to start. Science minister Markus Blume has approved the planning application of the high-tech project that will cost around 260 million euros. The Free State of Bavaria has already reached beyond the 1.5 billion euro investment earmarked for the modernization of […]
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07JUN 2023
Research
6.3 million euros for digital teaching
Whether its smartphones, tablets or apps, it would be difficult to imagine our daily or working lives these days without digital devices and tools. To be successful in this digital world, we need digital skills. Teaching these skills is also a task for schools. This requires well-trained teachers who can integrate digital teaching and learning […]
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05JUN 2023
FAU news
THE Impact Ranking: FAU is top of the league in innovation
FAU is not only one of the most innovative universities in Germany, but also ranks first place in this area in terms of sustainability. This has been confirmed by the British educational magazine Times Higher Education (THE) in its latest “Impact Ranking”. The ranking illustrates how universities across the world contribute to the United Nations’ […]
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01JUN 2023
FAU news
Robots with tact
Artificial hands, even the most sophisticated prostheses, are still by far inferior to human hands. What they lack are the tactile abilities crucial for dexterity. Other challenges include linking sensing to action within the robotic system – and effectively linking it to the human user. Prof. Dr. Philipp Beckerle from FAU has joined with international […]
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31MAY 2023
FAU news
Many different ways – one destination: Studying at FAU
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31MAY 2023
FAU news
Shaping the future – pushing boundaries: Research at FAU
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31MAY 2023
FAU news
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
FAU news
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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