15.08.2026

Info Letter August 2024

Dear Readers:

After the University Elective Assembly elected Markus Neuhaus as the new Chancellor of TU Dortmund University by a large majority in June, he will now take office at the turn of the month. As long-standing Director Human Resources and with around 30 years of service, he knows our university very well – and vice versa, many employees know him. In order to give all TU members the opportunity to get to meet the new head of the university administration and to learn about his goals, he will give an inaugural talk on 18 October, which is open to the university community.

I am very much looking forward to continuing the trustful cooperation in his new function and I wish him every success in his future tasks – also on behalf of the other five members of the Rectorate.

You can find further news from August in this info letter.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

Photo: A woman in a black dress and two men in suits with glasses stand in front of a banner of the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia. The man on the left is holding a certificate.

New Chancellor Takes Office on 1 September

Following the election in June, the Ministry presented Markus Neuhaus with his certificate of appointment.

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TU Dortmund University Submits Full Proposals for Clusters of Excellence

In total, the University Alliance Ruhr is applying for the Excellence Strategy with four research projects.

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Specific Exercise Improves Quality of Life of Patients with Incurable Breast Cancer

Prof. Philip Zimmer published an international study on the positive effects of training in “Nature Medicine”.

Strengthening NRW-USA Cooperation in Quantum Research

President Prof. Manfred Bayer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of California, Berkeley.

First Sustainability Report Published

The Office of Sustainability has compiled emissions data and extensive activities from research, teaching and operations.

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Rethinking and Researching Multilingualism

With her federally funded project BeeMEHR, Prof. Barbara Mertins aims to reduce prejudices and promote reading skills.

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NRW Funds Three Patent-Pending Inventions from TU Dortmund University

The State of NRW is supporting the projects with up to 175,000 euros each as part of the “NRW Patent Validation” initiative.

The picture shows the 36 new trainees at TU Dortmund University in 2024.

36 New Apprentices Have Started

TU Dortmund University offers training in 17 professions. The application for the 2025 apprenticeships starts in October.

Three Questions for Lara Witte and Darius Weitekamp

The new chairpersons of the General Student Committee (AStA) share their plans for their term in office.

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“Science Night” Celebrates Its Premiere in the City

TU Dortmund University is taking part in the Night of Science on Friday, 27 September, with a wide range of events.

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