15.08.2026

Info Letter May 2024

Dear Readers:

At the end of the month, we received particularly good news from the German Research Foundation (DFG): TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) have jointly acquired the new Collaborative Research Center/Transregio TRR 391 “Spatio-temporal Statistics for the Transition of Energy and Transport”, which will be funded for almost four years with around 10 million euros.

In addition to us and the RUB, the University of Duisburg-Essen and five other partners are also involved in the large-scale research project, which will address an urgent topic: the transition of the energy and mobility sectors. In order to achieve the climate targets, the use of fossil fuels must be significantly reduced. Statistical methods will therefore be used to analyze data from various economic sectors and to provide reliable forecasts for policy-making.

I would like to congratulate the new spokesperson, Prof. Roland Fried from the Department of Statistics, and all the other participants on their successful acquisition.

You can find out what other news May has brought in this info letter.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

Many wind turbines on a coastline. A schematic network can be seen in the foreground.

Modeling the Transition of Energy and Transport

The German Research Foundation has approved the new Transregio of TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum.

In the group photo are the Rectors of the UA Ruhr and President Prof. Gerhard Schembecker of the Liaison Office as well as the Head of the Liaison Office Priyar Nayar.

Liaison Office in New York City Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

The University Alliance Ruhr wants to strategically expand its partnerships in the USA and Canada.

Further 4.7 Million Euros for Particle Physics Research

TU physicists receive new funding for their work at the LHC, the world’s most powerful particle accelerator.

The picture shows a student on a laptop with the European flag on the screen.

How to Report on EU Topics

The European consortium COPE led by Prof. Susanne Fengler provides new learning materials for journalists.

The picture shows a portrait photo of Prof. El-Mafaalani at his inaugural lecture at TU Dortmund University. The lecture hall with the audience can be seen in the background.

TU Dortmund University Welcomes Professor Aladin El-Mafaalani

In his inaugural lecture, the sociologist presented the topics that he wants to explore at the Department of Social Sciences.

Panoramic view of the North Campus with the math tower and the cafeteria.

Top Marks in the CHE University Ranking

The TU degree programs in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics are among the top group in many categories.

Two women with short hair and who wear glasses and black blazers are sitting at a table and are smiling towards the viewer. The woman on the righthand side is currently signing something in a signature folder.

Lateral Access to Teacher Training Agreed

Engeneering graduates from Ruhr West University can transfer to TU Dortmund University to obtain a Master of Education.

A group photo of various people with Prof. Tessa Flatten in front of a packed hall. Three people hold certificates in their hands. A man with gray hair and glasses holds a white rose next to the certificate. A woman in a gray-black hijab with a geometric pattern and a woman with glasses and short brown hair each hold a white rose.

Awards for Three International Projects

The Global Gallery presented 19 collaborations with partners worldwide, from which the guests chose their favorites.

Two men with BVB scarves hold a certificate in their hands.

TU “Soccer Professor” Holds Seminar on the European Championship

During the tournament, Prof. Andrei S. Markovits will give nine public lectures on the Germans’ favorite sport.

Many people holding batons cross the starting line at the same time

Over 1,250 Athletes Participate

At the 38th Campus Run on 15 May, runners competed in various disciplines.

All news

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