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05JUL 2022
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The road less traveled
Christian Schmidt tells us how he managed to study law at FAU without actually going to a German grammar school, or Gymnasium, like the vast majority of his fellow students. Lots of different paths lead to the same destination. One option could be: Obtaining a school leaving certificate from the Realschule, training to become a […]
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05JUL 2022
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Workshops and mentoring for start-ups
In conjunction with Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, FAU’s start-up consulting service is offering a coaching program called “Reality Bites – Building Box”. Selected start-up teams receive coaching from experts at the institutions for three months where they receive support on how to develop their business ideas. In over 15 workshops, the start-ups define their […]
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05JUL 2022
Research
Blood test for Parkinson’s within reach for the first time
Until now, the main means of diagnosing Parkinson’s has been restricted to the typical movement disorders such as tremors, slowing movements and stiffening of muscles. The disease begins up to 20 years before these symptoms appear, however. Until now there have been no blood indicators or imaging procedures suitable for giving a reliable diagnosis, and […]
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04JUL 2022
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Nano-Rust: Smart Additive for Autonomous Temperature Control
The right temperature matters – whether in technical processes, for the quality of food and medicines, or the lifetime of electronic components and batteries. For this purpose, temperature indicators record (un)desired temperature increases that can be read out later. Researchers in the group led by Prof. Dr. Karl Mandel, Professorship for Inorganic Chemistry at FAU, […]
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04JUL 2022
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Is the discount on fuel being passed on to consumers?
The German federal government introduced the ‘fuel discount’ on June 1, 2022. This reduction in energy taxes means that consumers should pay less for fuel. A team of researchers from FAU have now investigated to what extent the oil companies pass on the tax cuts and what impact the fuel discount is actually having on […]
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01JUL 2022
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In at the deep end
On Sunday, June 26, it was finally time: the second FAU Roman boat, the Danuvina alacris, was launched after a construction phase lasting nearly one and a half years. At Seezentrum Schlungenhof at the Altmühlsee, a crowd gathered to see the project manager and professor of ancient history at FAU, Prof. Dr. Boris Dreyer, christen […]
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30JUN 2022
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Schlossgartenfest 2002: What a comeback
A fine midsummer weekend: after a two-year break, over 6,000 guests enjoyed themselves on Saturday in perfect weather conditions at the 66th Schlossgartenfest. There was dancing, laughing, eating and drinking, much to the delight of FAU President Joachim Hornegger, who began his welcome with the words “What a comeback!” In addition to many prominent guests […]
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30JUN 2022
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Cleaning water without chemicals?
Clean water using electricity instead of chlorine: In the future, water systems such as fountains and cisterns, but also sewage treatment plants could be cleaned without using chemical substances. As part of the Bavarian research project DiaKerWa, a research team from FAU is currently testing a cleaning method that uses only diamond electrodes and electricity. […]
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28JUN 2022
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Studying the green mobility of the future
We won’t be able to reverse the effects of climate change without electric mobility. To meet this demand, FAU is offering two new degree programs during the coming winter semester: Electromobility ACES as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. All are welcome to visit the Department of Mechanical Engineering on Friday, July 1, to find out […]
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27JUN 2022
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Twin lecture halls facilitate teaching and learning
Building works at FAU are progressing: Two prominent guests, science minister Markus Blume and Minister of the Interior Joachim Hermann, came to FAU Campus Erlangen (South) to attend the ground-breaking ceremony for two new lecture hall buildings for the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Sciences. The Free State of Bavaria has invested a […]
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27JUN 2022
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2022 University election – every vote counts!
It is very important for students to get involved in the committees available to the university for managing its own affairs. In order to promote a strong mandate and an effective representation of your interests, active commitment on the part of those who are elected is not enough, it is also vital that they are […]
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23JUN 2022
Research
How is climate change affecting the oceans?
Emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide from human activity cause ocean warming, acidification, oxygen loss, and other physical and chemical changes that are affecting marine ecosystems around the world. At the same time, natural climate variability and direct human impacts, such as overfishing and pollution, also affect marine ecosystems locally, regionally and globally. These […]
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