News
06/29/2026
New Master’s Program in Science Communication and Media Literacy Receives Funding
The Foundation for Innovation in Higher Education supports the development of the model degree program with €1.8 million.
06/26/2026
University Council and Senate Elect New Vice Presidents
Taking office on 1 September: Maximiliane Wilkesmann and Sabine Hornberg. The Vice President Finance continues in his post.
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.
06/19/2026
Solar Panels Set up on North Campus
The installation of the large-scale, ground-mounted photovoltaic system at Emil-Figge-Straße is making visible progress.
06/17/2026
University Presidents Answer Questions About the Ruhr Innovation Lab
Manfred Bayer and Martin Paul discuss the on-site visit and the application in the Excellence Strategy on the podcast.
06/16/2026
Library Staff Discovers Dedication by Albert Einstein
The unique find from the collection of Professor Walter Grünzweig was presented at Emil Figge Library as part of USA@250.
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.
05/27/2026
Senate Welcomes TU Dortmund University Climate Protection Concept
In the concept, the Sustainability Office has bundled measures for climate-friendly university operations.
