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News

05/08/2026

German Innovation Award for World’s Smallest Quantum Random Number Generator

Julia Kölbel co-developed the encryption solution as part of her industrial doctorate at Elmos and TU Dortmund University.
Photo: Three people stand on a stage holding an award.
05/07/2026

Professor Nele McElvany Appointed to Federal Youth Advisory Board

Alongside 14 other experts, the education researcher will advise the Federal Government on child and youth policy.
Portrait photo of Prof. Nele McElvany: Prof. McElvany is wearing a dark blazer and glasses. She stands in front of a gray background and smiles at the camera.
04/27/2026

University Alliance Ruhr Strengthens Commitment in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

With a new branch office in Kazakhstan, the joint Liaison Office further expands its presence in the region.
Photo: Cityscape
04/24/2026

NRWision Looks back on its Achievements after 17 Years

46,000 contributions by citizens have appeared on the platform. The Media Authority of NRW will no longer fund it from 2027.
Photo: A camera operator films a seated group at a studio event.
04/22/2026

Podcast Explores How the Ruhr Innovation Lab Supports Start-Ups

In Episode 5, start-up advisor Michelle Twardzik and chemist Dr. Thomas Seidensticker talk about how ideas take off.
Photo: Michelle Twardzik and Dr. Thomas Seidensticker are sitting on a blue couch and a yellow chair, smiling at the camera.
04/21/2026

Transparent Labeling of AI Content in Journalism

The Institute of Journalism is participating in a project funded by the Federal Government to combat digital disinformation.
Photo: AI-generated cyber space
04/21/2026

Partnership for Water and AI

TU Dortmund University and the Dortmund-based Wilo Group have agreed to collaborate on the Wilo Global WATER AI Academy.
In the photo, Oliver Hermes, Ina Brandes, and President Prof. Manfred Bayer are standing in front of a digital screen. They are standing side by side and smiling at the camera for the photo.
04/17/2026

TU Dortmund University and DEW21 Sign Letter of Intent

The plan is to erect a high-performance, state-of-the-art wind turbine close to South Campus.
Group photo of five people, two of whom are signing a document
04/16/2026

New Research Unit Funded by DFG is Working on Resource-Efficient Milling Processes

Petra Wiederkehr leads the consortium conducting research into data-driven modeling. It has received a grant of €3.7 million.
Portrait photo of Prof. Wiederkehr: Prof. Wiederkehr wears a patterned scarf and a black blazer. She smiles at the camera.