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10/07/2026

Science Bridge Strengthens Higher Education Institutions in the Dnipro Region

The University Alliance Ruhr is committed to academic cooperation and has organized a large shipment of equipment to Ukraine.
In the photo, you can see a gray truck parked in front of a row of houses.
10/02/2026

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University Celebrate Success in the Excellence Strategy

With the Ruhr Innovation Lab, the partners convinced an international jury of their outstanding scientific quality.
10/01/2026

More Effective Medicines Through Innovative Methods

Professor Markus Thommes has received €1.1 million in funding to put a new melt electrostatic precipitator into operation.
Photo: Several people discuss a technical device behind glass.
09/26/2026

Remanufacturing End-of-Life Devices with the Help of AI and Robotics

The EU has granted funds of €7 million for a new collaborative circular economy project led by Dr. René Wöstmann.
Photo: A person works on a car engine with overlaid icons representing vehicle service, maintenance, and safety.
09/24/2026

Delegation from Taiwan Visits TU Dortmund University

DoBuS introduced itself as a pioneer in the field of higher education and disability to the 20 representatives.
Foto: Es ist eine große Gruppe von Meneschen aus Deutschland und Taiwan zu sehen, die ein Schild hochhalten. Auf dem Schild steht Chung Shan Medical University.
09/18/2026

Better Mathematics Teaching: “QuaMath” Aims to Reach 10,000 Schools

The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs will fund the program for another five years.
The picture shows children sitting at computers from the side.
09/15/2026

Nobel Laureate Prof. Richard R. Schrock to Visit TU Dortmund University

On 1 October, the chemist will report how his research findings helped to make chemical processes more sustainable.
Photo: A portrait of Prof. Richard R. Schrock.
09/15/2026

Dr. Marius Wiesemann Joins the “Color meets Flavor” Cluster of Excellence

The physicist started working at TU Dortmund University in September. His research is funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant.
Photo: A man with short, dark hair is standing in front of a gray wall and smiling at the camera.
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