Technische Universität Dortmund
15.08.2026

Info Letter April 2024


Dear Readers:

The Ruhr area is a dynamic region strongly characterized by science and culture. The members of the German Science and Humanities Council, whose spring meetings were hosted by the University Alliance Ruhr, were able to see this for themselves this month. At the university reception in the Dortmunder U, we also looked at our strategic vision: Together with Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, we are planning to apply for the Excellence Strategy as a consortium.

In order to bundle our top international research, we are also currently establishing the Research Alliance Ruhr – and are delighted to announce another appointment: Prof. Anna Isaeva, who has already worked in Moscow, Antwerp, Dresden and Amsterdam, will develop new types of quantum materials at the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems.

The UA Ruhr will receive valuable advice from an International Advisory Board on how to position itself within the Excellence Strategy and how to further strengthen its international orientation: Six renowned experts from Europe, Asia and North America will provide their expertise.

You can find more news from April in this info letter.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

The photo shows the Science Council

UA Ruhr Hosts German Science and Humanities Council

The presidents of the University Alliance Ruhr and Science Minister Ina Brandes welcomed the committee in the Dortmunder U.


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The group of donors can be seen at the scholarship ceremony. One person in the middle is holding the green TU logo.

Donors of the Deutschlandstipendium Meet Students

Many of the 231 scholarship recipients attended the traditional ceremony at the Westphalian Industrial Club.


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You can see a portrait photo of Prof. Anna Isaeva with trees in the background

University Alliance Ruhr Welcomes International Materials Scientist

Prof. Anna Isaeva will develop new quantum materials at the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems.


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A gilded figurei with a crown runs on the heads of white egg figures against a blue background.

Narcissistic CEOs Appoint Other Narcissists to the Management Board

For the study, Professor Lorenz Graf-Vlachy’s team analyzed thousands of LinkedIn profiles of US top managers.


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The group photo shows eighteen people and their team prizes.

Six Innovative Ideas for the Circular Economy Awarded

Three TU teams came first with their projects in the competition “Forum Junge Spitzenforschung”.


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You can see an AI-generated image of a “smart warehouse”, i.e. a warehouse that is supported by robots.

“FlexTools” Research Project Helps Firms Integrate Robotics

The toolbox is to be used in the automotive industry. It was developed by a team led by Prof. Michael Henke.


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The picture shows Chief Sales Officer and TU alumnus Dr. Jan Dienstuhl in a white long-sleeved shirt in front of a screen

Key Challenges the Semiconductor Industry is Facing

TU alumnus Dr. Jan Dienstuhl, CSO of Elmos Semiconductor SE in Dortmund, spoke at the fourth Future Dialog.


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Logo of Academy in Exile: a capital „A“ with the right side merging into a lower case „e“. The short line the merged letters share acts as a lower case „i“.

Supporting Scholars at Risk

The Academy in Exile has moved to Dortmund. More than 200 international researchers applied for the next twelve fellowships.


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Group picture of students in a seminar room with the TU Dortmund logo.

Pay Rise for Assistants

TU Dortmund University has increased the wages for student assistants by around ten percent. Another rise will follow in 2025.


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Former Borussia Dortmund full-back Dedê in a body scanner

Digital Avatar for Dedê, Dortmund Football Legend

The former full-back had the photorealistic image created at the Hybrid Learning Center (HyLeC).


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