15.08.2026

Info Letter October 2025

Dear Readers:

In a complex world full of challenges, sound communication of scientific findings is essential. At TU Dortmund University, we embrace this mission and regularly engage with the public. For around 30 years, we have been strengthening the dialogue between science and society through the Gambrinus Forum. At the Dortmunder U, we also present insights into a variety of our research and teaching activities, such as the current exhibition “Conclusion? Inclusion!”, which showcases the pioneering work of DoBuS.

TU scientists also contribute their expertise to politics and, for example, advise the federal government, as do JProf. Laura Naegele and Prof. Christian Deindl from the Department of Social Sciences. Visitors to the Bochum Planetarium can currently enjoy a captivating journey to the far reaches of the universe in a show created by UA Ruhr researchers. On 11 November, Nobel Prize winner Prof. Stefan W. Hell will be a guest at TU Dortmund University and report on his successful development of STED microscopy, which no one had believed in for years. I cordially invite you to his lecture as part of the INITIAL SPARK series in the Audimax. Please register here.

More news from October can be found in this info letter.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

Official Opening of CALEDO Research Building

The building with state-of-the-art laboratories enables cutting-edge international research on the design of liquid phases.

Die mit Erstsemestern besetzte Tribüne. Im Vordergrund Cheerleader, die zu einer LaOla-Welle animieren.

Welcoming New Students with the Semester Kick-off at the Stadium

On 13 October over 5,000 new students began their studies at TU Dortmund University.

Foto: Eine Gruppe von sechs Personen steht in einem unfertigen Raum mit freiliegenden Wänden und Deckenbalken und blickt gemeinsam nach oben.

Keeping the Memory of the Holocaust Alive with Holograms

Together with the Ministry of Culture and Science, TU Dortmund University is launching the project HOLO-VOICES at Zollverein.

Advancing Society Through Research and Knowledge

At the Gambrinus Forum, economist Prof. Martin Ihrig presented his research and Prof. Martin Paul the Ruhr Innovation Lab.

Photo of a building under a sky with stars, a galaxy and northern lights.

“Our Exotic Universe” Visualizes Astro Research from the Ruhr Region

To mark the tenth anniversary of the RAPP Center, researchers are presenting their work in a grand planetarium show.

Foto: Darstellung von Quantenteilchen in Wechselwirkung im Weltraum.

Tracking Down Quantum Effects in Biology

The Volkswagen Foundation is funding two joint projects involving TU Dortmund University researchers with 4 million euros.

Gruppenfoto auf dem Talent-Campus Düsseldorf vor einem modernen Seminar- und Veranstaltungsbereich.

New Educational Facilities for the Energy Transition

The UA Ruhr signed the cooperation agreement for the EUREF-Campus in the presence of Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs.

Foto: Zwei Porträtaufnahmen nebeneinander

TU Social Scientists Advise the Federal Government

JProf. Laura Naegele contributes to the 10th Report on Older People, Prof. Christian Deindl is a member of the Board on Care.

Gruppenfoto: Eine Gruppe von Absolvent*innen in schwarzen Talaren und Hüten posiert fröhlich für ein gemeinsames Abschlussfoto in einem historischen Innenhof.

Students From Twelve Countries Complete Master’s in Particle Physics

31 graduates have successfully finished their four-semester degree program in Dortmund, Bologna and Clermont-Ferrand.

Foto: Zwei Personen reichen sich eine grüne Karte mit der Aufschrift „Konklusion? Inklusion.“ und Blindenschrift darauf.

Exhibition Presents TU Dortmund University’s Successful Work on Inclusion

The Division of Disability and Studies (DoBuS) will be presenting itself at the City Campus until 23 November.

All news

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