15.08.2026

Info Letter December 2025

Dear Readers:

Throughout the year, many students, lecturers and researchers at our university demonstrate great commitment and achieve outstanding results. This month, as is customary in December, we had the pleasure of honouring some of them at our Academic Anniversary Celebration. Awards were given out for the best master’s and doctoral theses in each department. The Teaching Prizes and the Research Prize of the TU Dortmund Young Academy were also presented. Congratulations to all the award winners!

I would also like to congratulate Prof. Petra Wiederkehr, who was elected to the National Academy of Science and Engineering in recognition of her scientific excellence, and Dr. Malte Gersch, who was awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant for his “UbiPRO” project in a highly competitive application process.

More news from December can be found in this info letter. I wish you happy holidays and all the best for the new year.

Best regards
Manfred Bayer
President of TU Dortmund University

News from TU Dortmund University

A photo of the packed auditorium at the TU Dortmund University's annual Academic Anniversary Celebration. Rector Prof. Manfred Bayer is standing at the lectern.

Academic Anniversary Celebration Focuses on Impact in Society

Around 800 guests attended the event in the Audimax. Numerous prizes were awarded.

Portrait photo of Prof. Wiederkehr: Prof. Wiederkehr wears a patterned scarf and a black blazer. She smiles at the camera.

Elected to National Academy of Science and Engineering

As an acatech member, Professor Petra Wiederkehr will share her expertise with policymakers and society.

Dr. Malte Gersch Awarded ERC Consolidator Grant

The European Research Council will fund the development of novel biochemical tools with around €2 million.

Math tower, the main cafeteria and the Mensa bridge on a sunny day in fall.

Current Student Numbers: TU Dortmund University’s International Profile is Growing

Around 29,500 students are currently enrolled, including 5,000 new ones. International students make up about 22 percent.

Ceremonial Opening of the College for Social Sciences and Humanities

The University Alliance Ruhr celebrated the successful establishment of their joint Institute of Advanced Studies in Essen.

Recording situation for a podcast: Three men are sitting at a round table.

Podcast of the Ruhr Innovation Lab Launched Featuring Both Rectors

In the first episode, Manfred Bayer and Martin Paul talk about their vision for the planned Consortium of Excellence.

Photo: Several people digging in the ground during a tree planting campaign. In the background, you can see the Math Tower of TU Dortmund University and the EF50 building.

Academy in Exile Plants Micro-Forest on North Campus

The aim of the “Garden(s) of Refuge” project is to raise awareness of the need for safe havens for people and nature.

TU Students Win Campusradio Prize 2025 in Two Categories

Sophia Buschhorn and Lennart Thomas from eldoradio* impressed the jury of the Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Photo: The photo shows students in a classroom and the words “Dortmund University Days.”

Dortmund University Days Offer Insights into Studying

Prospective students can explore the various degree programs at TU Dortmund University on 21 and 22 January 2026.

Photo: Math Tower and Main Cafeteria in the snow.

Opening Hours During the Christmas Holidays

After the winter break, most libraries will reopen on 3 January. Lectures will resume on 5 January.

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