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09DEC 2022
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FAU immunologist Georg Schett receives Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
To researchers working in the field of inflammatory diseases, Prof. Dr. Georg Schett is a very familiar name. For his outstanding scientific achievements, Schett, a physician at FAU, has now been awarded the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize by the German Research Foundation (DFG), which is one of the most important prizes for research in Germany. […]
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09DEC 2022
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9 December
We can also bear the environment in mind when shopping for gifts. Quality is more important than quantity! Buy long-lasting products, preferably made of natural and recyclable materials. Buy locally to avoid parcel shipments and support local businesses. Ask people what they really want. By doing so, you can be sure that you’re not giving […]
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08DEC 2022
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8 December
Have you already baked your first Christmas cookies? If you are still looking for some vegan alternatives, we have a few tips for you. You can also save energy when baking by not pre-heating the oven and using the fan instead of upper/lower heat (which also allows you to bake several trays of cookies at […]
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07DEC 2022
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7 December
Lights are part and parcel of the festive season. But how can we decorate our homes in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner whilst still using fairy lights etc.? Use LED fairy lights, or solar-powered LED lights for outside. Switch the lights off when you are not in the room. Use a time switch to save […]
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06DEC 2022
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6 December
What would the festive season be without mulled wine? Why not try out our tasty recipe for 4 cups? 750 ml red wine 1 organic orange (juice and peel) 70 g sugar 2 cinnamon sticks cardamom Did you know that animal products are often used as fining agents in the winemaking process? Be sure to […]
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05DEC 2022
Research
Tapping into the hidden potential of algae
Whether it is as a new organic fuel, innovative cancer medication or a sustainable source of food: researchers across the globe see immense potential in euglenoids. Of the 1,000 known species, only 20 have been investigated to date. The Euglena International Network (EIN) now hopes to change this situation. FAU researchers are also on board. […]
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05DEC 2022
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How artificial intelligence is changing public services
“Artificial intelligence will really come into its own in the future. The benefits it offers includes simplifying complex administrative procedures, increasing availability of services and processing huge volumes of data quickly and usefully,” according to Carina Pühl. She was one of the first students to complete the new Master’s degree program for working professionals, AI4Gov, […]
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05DEC 2022
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Super experts for supercomputers
The aim of the EUMaster4HPC Master’s degree program is to develop a new and innovative European program for high performance computing. FAU is currently one of eight partner universities at which students can study high performance computing (HPC). Each participating university contributes its own specialist fields. Furthermore, FAU is responsible for managing the centralized application […]
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05DEC 2022
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Hydrogen in the tender
A hydrogen filling station opened on the Siemens campus in south Erlangen at the beginning of July 2022. There are now around 100 hydrogen filling stations across Germany, but the station in Erlangen is a world first because the hydrogen there is not stored at high pressure in tanks (as is usually the case), but […]
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05DEC 2022
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The philosophy of artificial intelligence
Ten years ago, the public perception of artificial intelligence (AI) was drastically different from that of today. This is due not only to technical but also to cultural developments. Today, AI can do a lot of things that it was previously unable to do, for example beating humans at chess and producing programs and systems […]
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05DEC 2022
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5 December
Do you want to surprise someone tomorrow and fill their boot with goodies following the German tradition of “Nikolaustag”? You don’t have to stick to candy in wrappers, you can also give fruit, nuts or Christmas cookies you have baked yourself. With a little bit of practice, you can even make your own chocolate Santas!
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04DEC 2022
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4 December
For those who celebrate it, Christmas can be a very stressful time of year. How can we make it more relaxed? Start planning early. Start thinking about presents for those dear to you already. Plan how and when to travel home. Make plans for your Christmas dinner in good time. If you do, you won’t […]
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