Can species that have disappeared from rivers and lakes return? This is what Prof Dr Sonja C. Jähnig is investigating. She studies how damaged freshwater ecosystems recover, under what conditions biodiversity can return, and why healthy waters matter to us.

The thinner an iron film, the more easily it can be demagnetised by a laser pulse. The key lies in the magnetic order at the material's interfaces. In the long term, these findings could contribute to the development of new technologies for magnetic data storage.

Radio plays and radio features are an art form in their own right – and Jan Decker has mastered the art of audio storytelling like no other. The author is now presenting his work as Poet in Residence under the title: ‘Radio is in the mind. Writing radio plays and features’.

Stéphane Kenmoe combines research with science communication. The APS has now elected the UDE-physicist as a Fellow. The distinction recognises his contributions to computational materials research and his worldwide commitment to physics education and outreach.

What is it really like to govern? Former federal minister Thomas de Maizière will share insights from his decades in politics with students at the NRW School of Governance this winter semester. He joins as the Stiftung Mercator Visiting Professor of Political Management.

A professor of General Business Administration at work, a triathlete in his spare time: Joachim Prinz has done it again. After competing in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii in 2018, he crossed the finish line once more – this time in 10 hours, 41 minutes, 5 seconds.

The University Alliance Ruhr combines concrete support with long-term cooperation in research, knowledge transfer, and teaching. A major shipment of scientific equipment has arrived in Ukraine.

Why do some children thrive despite a difficult start in life, whilst others struggle with challenges? Prof. Dr. Julia Jäkel, the new Professor of Medical Developmental Psychology, is researching how biological and social factors shape children’s development.

How will the Earth’s climate change? How much sunshine, storms, rain, drought can we expect in the future? This is what Dr Leila Mahmoudi is researching at the Faculty of Physics. She receives academic support from Dr Eric Parteli (UDE), and financial support from the DAAD.