23.10.2026

Info Letter September 2026

Dear Readers:

Now it’s time to keep your fingers crossed! On Friday, 2 October, the German Science and Humanities Council will announce which universities and consortia will receive new funding under the Excellence Strategy. We will then finally know whether our joint proposal with Ruhr University Bochum for the Ruhr Innovation Lab succeeded in convincing the international jury. You can get the information first-hand by watching the national press conference live on YouTube.

A glance at this month’s news makes it clear that our university is already a hub for diverse, excellent research: Dr. Marius Wiesemann has decided to take up his ERC Consolidator Grant at the Department of Physics, and Dr. Jeannette Oholi and Dr. Christian Preuß are also planning to join TU Dortmund University with their ERC Starting Grants.

The EU is also funding a collaborative project on the circular economy, which is being led by the Institute of Production Systems. Furthermore, TU researchers are participating in a state-funded cancer research network and in the development of the largest gamma-ray observatory, which is funded by the federal government.

You can find more news in this info letter.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

A woman and three men are standing in front of a presentation displayed in large format in the background.

Ruhr Innovation Lab Builds Networks with Partners in the Region

The first Future Dialogue with Minister Ina Brandes focused on AI and digital sovereignty.

Photo: Project representatives pose together with the grant award letter in front of the flags of Europe, Germany, and North Rhine-Westphalia.

TU Dortmund University is Participating in the AI4CancerCure.NRW Network

The state is funding AI-driven cancer research with €200 million. TU Researchers are also contributing their expertise.

Photo: A man with short, dark hair is standing in front of a gray wall and smiling at the camera.

Dr. Marius Wiesemann Joins the “Color meets Flavor” Cluster of Excellence

The physicist started working at TU Dortmund University in September. His research is funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant.

Porträtfotos von Dr. Jeannette Oholi und Dr. Christian Preuß

Two ERC Starting Grants Awarded

The European Research Council is funding the projects of Dr. Jeannette Oholi and Dr. Christian Preuß with €1.5 million each.

Photo: A person works on a car engine with overlaid icons representing vehicle service, maintenance, and safety.

Remanufacturing End-of-Life Devices with the Help of AI and Robotics

The EU has granted funds of €7 million for a new collaborative circular economy project led by Dr. René Wöstmann.

The picture shows children sitting at computers from the side.

Better Mathematics Teaching: “QuaMath” Aims to Reach 10,000 Schools

The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs will fund the program for another five years.

Teleskope auf La Palma, im Hintergrund Sternenhimmel

Teams from Bochum and Dortmund are Helping to Build the Largest Gamma-Ray Observatory

Physicists from the Ruhr Innovation Lab are part of a German consortium that is receiving €4 million in federal funding.

Foto: Es ist eine große Gruppe von Meneschen aus Deutschland und Taiwan zu sehen, die ein Schild hochhalten. Auf dem Schild steht Chung Shan Medical University.

Delegation from Taiwan Visits TU Dortmund University

DoBuS introduced itself as a pioneer in the field of higher education and disability to the 20 representatives.

Photo: A portrait of Prof. Richard R. Schrock.

Nobel Laureate Prof. Richard R. Schrock to Visit TU Dortmund University

On 1 October, the chemist will report how his research findings helped to make chemical processes more sustainable.

All news

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