08/11/2026

Hunting for the Axion with a Huge Magnet

DFG approves €6 million magnet system at the University of Bonn, University of Siegen and TU Dortmund University.

07/17/2026

Grant for One-of-a-Kind Machine Tool Measuring Technique

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has awarded €1.8 million for a test bench to investigate machining at high speed.

07/08/2026

Matthias Grotevent Develops Nanomaterials for the Energy Transition

The Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft is funding the new Physics professorship at the Research Alliance Ruhr with €1.2 million.

07/07/2026

TU Dortmund University Supports Professors with Leadership Program

One year after its launch, the continuing-education program has its first graduates. Enrollment is possible at any time.

06/30/2026

Professor Max Hansmann Wins Proof of Concept Grant

The European Research Council supports the development of new three‑dimensional active‑ingredient structures with €150,000.

06/25/2026

Using AI to Reduce Food Waste

A project by Dortmund statisticians and a catering operation has received the European EDIH Network Award for Excellence.

06/23/2026

Professor Christof Weitenberg Secures ERC Advanced Grant

The European Research Council will fund his project on exotic quantum states with around €3.5 million over five years.

06/05/2026

DFG Funds Research on Sustainable Chemical Production

The German Research Foundation has approved “TALENT”, a new Research Training Group in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering.

05/22/2026

Ruhr Innovation Lab Reviewed

TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum presented their joint proposal as a University Consortium of Excellence.