15.08.2026

Info Letter January 2025

Dear Readers:

The use of artificial intelligence is driving technological innovation and changing the way we work. For these reasons, it is important that the responsible use of AI is taught and studied at universities. This month, we launched the Campus-AI interface to enable all students and employees to use ChatGPT-4o anonymously and free of charge to gain experience with this technology. If you have any technical, legal or practical questions, you are welcome to attend the digital information event on Monday, 10 February 2025 (open to all TU members).

The Strategy for the Digitalization of Study and Teaching, which has now been published following a university-wide discussion and participation process, underlines the importance of AI by dedicating a separate field of action to this area. The technological opportunities opened up by AI tools were also demonstrated at the opening of the innoclub in the TechnologieZentrumDortmund last week: Three start-ups that emerged from TU Dortmund University have moved in here, focusing on AI solutions in the fields of construction planning, logistics and information systems.

This info letter contains further news from January.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

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TU Dortmund University Offers ChatGPT Access

TU members can use ChatGPT-4o free of charge via the Campus-AI interface. Other tools can be accessed via Academic Cloud.

From the Nobel Prize in Physics to the New Kilogram

Prof. Klaus von Klitzing talked about his discovery of the Quantum Hall Effect as part of the “Initial Spark” series.

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Innoclub Opens in TZDO

TU Dortmund University supports the IHK Dortmund program to promote start-ups after market entry.

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Expert Commission Highlights Participation Opportunities for Older People

Prof. Martina Brandt, together with Minister Lisa Paus, presented the latest aging report of the Federal Government.

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Gaining a Better Understanding of Mathematical Thinking with the Help of AI

A team from the Department of Mathematics has raised funds to upgrade a tool for teachers.

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Exposing Disinformation Before the Federal Election

TU Dortmund University and fact-checking editorial teams provide weekly updates on circulating fake news.

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Strategy for the Digitalization of Study and Teaching Published

Committees have developed measures in four fields of action to ensure that digital offerings add value to classroom teaching.

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Three Questions to the Climate Protection Manager at TU Dortmund University

How can the university reduce its CO₂ emissions? Nils Krüger from the Sustainability Office is developing a concept.

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Federal Government Supports AI Start-up Founded by TU Alumni

The Dortmund start-up Ziya is one of the first early-stage companies to receive a second EXIST funding for AI firms.

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Exhibition Shows Trends in the (Bio-)Chemical Process Industry

Students from the Department BCI are presenting their project work at the Dortmunder U until 23 February.

All news

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