Faculty of Physics
Information about teaching and examinations in the winter semester 2023/24
in the Faculty of Physics
Information page of the Faculty of Physics (with list of courses) in GermanAre you interested in physics? You want to study physics, energy science or physics teaching?
With this video we want to give you a brief insight into what is going on with us. Despite the wealth of information, this is only a tiny fraction of the topics you can explore with us!
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18.04.2024 zdi seal of quality 2024 - "High-quality and committed work"
Since 2009, the zdi centre DU.MINT Duisburg Niederrhein has known how to get children and young people interested in STEM. It is coordinated by Dr Kirsten Dunkhorst, who also runs the NanoSchoolLab on the Duisburg campus and is currently setting up a quantum school lab. Dunkhorst has now once again received the seal of quality for her zdi centre. NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes presented the certificates to the UDE scientist and the other zdi coordinators in the state.
17.04.2024 Graduation Ceremony 2024
Friday, July 05th, 2024
The Faculty of Physics recognizes achievements in the context of Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral theses.
Have you obtained one of the following degrees between January 2023 and May 2024 (inclusive) (Physics, Teaching Physics, Energy Science) and have not yet been recognized for your degree?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PHD
Then you are cordially invited.
08.04.2024 Herbert Kroemer†, the Faculty of Physics mourns the loss of its honorary doctorate
On March 8th 2024, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Herbert Kroemer passed away at the age of 95. He was one of the pioneers of semiconductor physics and technology. Due to his achievements in the development of optical and electronic components, which are also researched and used at the University of Duisburg-Essen, the Faculty of Physics awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2006.
19.03.2024 On June 30th 2024, the trip goes to Lindau for the Nobel Laureate Meeting
On June 30th 2024, Johanna Lill and Jonas Fußangel will travel to Lindau for the Nobel Laureate Meeting. Although the doctoral student and the student from our faculty will probably still need some time to win the Nobel Prize, they have already been nominated and selected to take part. According to the event website, the Nobel Laureate Meeting is a "globally recognised forum for exchange between Nobel Laureates and young scientists".
Course of study in Physics (B.Sc. / M.Sc.)
Curriculum, course catalogue, module manual - all important information about your studies.
Course of study in Energy Science
What are they doing? What is it all about? All important information about Energy Science studies.
Course of study in Physics (Teaching Post)
- for Elementary schools,
- all secondary schools of all levels,
- for Comprehensive schools and business colleges.
High School Students
There's a lot to try: freestyle-physics, nano-laboratory for high school students, trial studies, ...
MINTroduce
Visiting our preliminary courses is recommendable before you start your studies properly.
Buddy System
We offer a two-tier buddy system for an optimal start to your studies. This ensures comprehensive support before and during the first two semesters.
Mentoring
Mentoring offers support outside of specialist issues and can put you in touch with suitable contacts.
Research
At our faculty there is a number of research groups with different research priorities.
Childcare room
The Faculty of Physics offers emergency child care for all faculty members and all CENIDE-members. If the regular daycare is closed, for instance, due to a strike or illness, care can be arranged in the childcare room. It is, however, not intended for foreseeable events such as holiday care or the like.
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