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Sunset at the North Campus © Roland Baege​/​TU Dortmund

News

02/17/2026

Working Together for Strong Media Landscapes in Sub Saharan Africa

The Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism is advancing research and training together with African partners.
Large group of conference participants poses in front of a building at Uganda Christian University.
02/12/2026

Hundreds of New ‘Eyes’ Buried in the Antarctic Ice

Scientists from Bochum and Dortmund were involved in installing around 670 new sensors at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
The photo shows how the glass ball is lowered into the borehole.
02/12/2026

Podcast Explores the Impact the Excellence Strategy Has on German Universities

In the third episode, renowned science blogger Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda looks at how the competition has evolved.
Portrait photo of Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda on a light gray background. Dr. Wiarda is wearing a dark suit and smiling at the camera.
02/04/2026

Outstanding Projects Awarded with Transfer Prize

Sponsor Dr. Michael Brenscheidt and TU Dortmund University once again acknowledged research successfully applied in practice.
Photo: Several people stand together for a group photo holding certificates in front of a screen and a TU Dortmund banner.
02/02/2026

Mourning for Prof. Dr. Rita Süssmuth

The former President of the German Bundestag deceased on 1 February. She was professor at our university from 1973 to 1982.
Photo: A person speaks at a podium of TU Dortmund University.
02/02/2026

Prof. Benedikt Sabaß Secures Proof of Concept Grant

The European Research Council will fund his project to reduce methane emissions in cattle farming with 150,000 euros.
Portrait photo of Benedikt Sabaß: Prof. Sabaß is wearing a light blue shirt and smiling at the camera. There are bushes in the background.
01/30/2026

Minister Brandes Opens HOLO-VOICES at Zeche Zollverein

With TU Dortmund University’s support, a memorial site for Holocaust victims was created in NRW that is unique in Europe.
Photo: A person speaks in front of an audience while a hologram is illuminated in blue light on stage.
01/28/2026

Cluster of Excellence Color Meets Flavor Launched

As part of the lecture series “Between Breakfast and Borussia,” the new project presented itself to the interested public.
Photo: Glowing futuristic tunnel with colorful light streaks.
01/27/2026

International Research Collaboration Receives Trailblazer Award

The team involving Professor Matthias Schneider receives $3 million dollars for its research project on nerve signals.
Animation of a nerve signal in shades of blue. The signal is illustrated by a yellow stripe and flashes.