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21APR 2022
Research
Is climate change increasing wildfires?
Human-caused climate change increases wildfire by intensifying its principal driving factor – heat. The heat of climate change dries out vegetation and accelerates burning. Analyses show that human-caused climate change has driven the increases in burned area in the forests of western North America. Across the western U.S., higher temperatures caused by human-caused climate change […]
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20APR 2022
FAU news
Let us show you what innovation is all about!
FAU Ambassador Professor John Bessant, who has been active in research, teaching and consultancy in innovation management for over 30 years, will help you to understand the skills, ideas and capabilities behind the concept of innovation. This innovation-appetizer video series will give you a first glimpse into the world of innovation and provide you with […]
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14APR 2022
FAU news
FAU receives funding for teaching in quantum technologies
With the intention of promoting and attracting young researchers in quantum technologies, FAU is one of seven universities in Bavaria set to receive funding of around 144,000 euros from the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria in a quantum leap in teaching. Practical and experimental courses in all areas of quantum research At FAU, the funding will be […]
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08APR 2022
Research
FAU among top performers in QS subject ranking
Materials science and engineering at FAU is once more ranked among the top 100 in the world in 2022 according to the latest QS World University Subject Ranking published by the education information service provider Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Overall FAU is rated as one of the top 250 universities worldwide for six subjects. Materials science […]
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08APR 2022
Research
Can a messenger substance considered to be inflammatory alleviate asthma symptoms?
The messenger substance interleukin-3 produced by the body was previously considered to be pro-inflammatory in bronchial asthma. A research team from Universitätsklinikum Erlangen has now shown for the first time that the administration of interleukin-3, or IL-3 for short, can have a positive effect on chronic inflammatory respiratory disease. Members of the research group led […]
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07APR 2022
Research
How does nature benefit human health and well-being?
Human health and well-being are highly dependent on the “health” of nature. Studies show that being in direct contact with natural environments has direct positive effects on well-being, health and socio-cognitive abilities. The loss of species and biodiversity under climate change will reduce natural space, decrease biodiversity and in turn, decrease human-well-being and health worldwide. […]Human health and well-being are highly dependent on the “health” of nature. Studies show that being in direct contact with natural environments has direct positive effects on well-being, health and socio-cognitive abilities. The loss of species and biodiversity under climate change will reduce natural space, decrease biodiversity and in turn, decrease human-well-being and health worldwide. […]
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05APR 2022
Research
Digital questionnaire helps to diagnose dementia earlier
A new service provided by the Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM) is a further step towards improving the quality of life of people with dementia and the relatives who care for them in Bavaria. Researchers at the Interdisciplinary Center for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Public Health at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have developed a digital […]
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01APR 2022
FAU news
Tram in FAU design
There is a new eye-catcher in Nuremberg city. A tram boasting the new FAU design will be on the tracks in Nuremberg from Saturday, April 2. Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger, FAU President, says: “We at FAU want to increase our exposure in Nuremberg and remind people every day of the cutting-edge university that has been […]
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01APR 2022
FAU news
Himbeerpalast to provide temporary accommodation for refugees
An open house for people in need: the East wing of the Himbeerpalast in Erlangen is to offer a temporary home for Ukrainian refugees. This has been made possible thanks to the close and unbureaucratic collaboration between FAU, Erlangen city council, the State Construction Office Erlangen-Nuremberg and the Bavarian government. Accommodation is to be provided […]
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01APR 2022
FAU news
FAU and 1. FC Nürnberg sign cooperation agreement
North Bavaria’s largest university and North Bavaria’s largest soccer club kick off an exciting new collaboration combining science, research and sport. FAU and 1. FC Nürnberg (FCN) have signed an extensive cooperation agreement. As Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger, FAU President, says: “We have been in close contact with the Club for years now and are […]
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30MAR 2022
FAU news
Solidarity with Ukraine
FAU stands with Ukraine The war in Ukraine has shaken Europe to its core. We the FAU family would like to show our solidarity with Ukraine and reach out to offer our support for all those affected: Ukrainian students, researchers, lecturers and members of staff at our partner organisations in Ukraine, and Ukrainian students and […]
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29MAR 2022
Research
What causes asthma?
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen is investigating the air in classrooms as part of a new EU project. The researchers hope to identify pollutants that may lead to asthma in children. The SynAir-G project will be funded with a total of 6.6 million euros over the next four years. Different pollutants such as viruses, bacteria or particulate material […]
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