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31AUG 2023
Alumni
FAU Alumni #MyStory: Aya Jaff
She is a highly regarded figure in the tech industry and was named one of the top “30 under 30” leaders by Forbes magazine: Aya Jaff. The well-known FAU alumna is not only a programmer but also a bestselling author and entrepreneur. Aya Jaff studied business informatics, economics and sinology at our FAU. At Nuremberg […]
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22AUG 2023
FAU news
Teaching energy transition or electric mobility in class? Training for teachers
How can teaching staff integrate current topics like energy transition or electric mobility into their class? Our state of research is constantly changing, making it challenging for curricula and teachers to stay up-to-date. Having become aware of this issue, the department Electrical Engineering at FAU has brought to life a special training for teaching staff. […]
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03AUG 2023
FAU news
Distinguished professorship for expert in electrochemical processes
FAU has received a distinguished professorship from the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts: As part of the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria, Prof. Dr. Bastian Etzold, Chair of Power-to-X Technologies, has been awarded five million euros in funding. “Bastian Etzold is an ideal match for FAU in terms of the developments in hydrogen technology. […]
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25JUL 2023
FAU news
Siemens hands over the key to FAU
FAU’s Hightech Campus continues to grow and will now include an additional 105,000 square meters of floor space from the Siemens campus in south Erlangen. The key for the building in this location has now been symbolically handed over to FAU in the presence of Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder, Siemens CEO Dr. Roland […]
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18JUL 2023
FAU news
FAU President meets Germany’s Chancellor
Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany, visited Siemens in Erlangen on July 13, 2023. FAU President Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger also attended the meeting and welcomed the chancellor to Erlangen as a leading location for innovation in Germany. FAU President Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger: “We have had an extraordinary week with excellent news concerning the development […]
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17JUL 2023
Research
Assistance from AI in finding the cause of illnesses
Headaches, high blood pressure or digestive problems can be signs of many different medical conditions. Often, treatment focuses on the affected organs or organ systems and is aimed at alleviating symptoms. This is something experts at FAU, including computer scientist Prof. Dr. David B. Blumenthal, are hoping to change. Modern medical research is unlocking an […]
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29JUN 2023
FAU news
Among the top 16 percent of universities worldwide
FAU made some impressive gains in this year’s QS World University Ranking as it climbed more than 100 places and is now 229th out of 1503 universities. This means FAU is among the top 16 percent of all universities worldwide. Excellent ranking for citations worldwide Specifically, the University improved its performance in the following categories: […]
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29JUN 2023
Research
AI supports rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
An intelligent suit is hoped to significantly improve rehabilitation after a serious spinal cord injury. The AI-supported solution will be developed over the next three years by researchers from FAU working in collaboration with Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital. It combines electrical simulation of muscles with support for movement using artificial tendons, and reacts […]An intelligent suit is hoped to significantly improve rehabilitation after a serious spinal cord injury. The AI-supported solution will be developed over the next three years by researchers from FAU working in collaboration with Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital. It combines electrical simulation of muscles with support for movement using artificial tendons, and reacts […]
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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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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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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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15MAY 2023
FAU news
Alexander von Humboldt professorship in the name of human-centered AI: Official prize-giving ceremony for Prof. Dr. Vincent Müller
He started at FAU in June 2022, and the official prize-giving ceremony for his Alexander von Humboldt professorship was held on the evening of May 11: Prof. Dr. Vincent Müller, Chair of Theory and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, has received Germany’s most prestigious research prize for outstanding international researchers. His aim: To pave the way […]
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