Not everyone feels the benefits when the German economy is doing well. Prof. Dr Hannah Illing is investigating how inequality arises in the labour market. She is the new Assistant Professor of ‘Economics, with a focus on regional inequality’ at the UDE.
We love using software that runs quickly and requires little memory or power. Dr Dominik Sobania is investigating how it can be further optimised. He is a newly appointed assistant professor of ‘Generative Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering’ at the UDE.
A major success for the University of Duisburg-Essen: the German Research Foundation is establishing Collaborative Research Centre 1752 “DYNAMO”. From 1 October 2026, it will provide €12.9 million in funding for research aimed at improving therapies for malignant melanoma.
Few pupils at the comprehensive school in northern Essen participate in sports. The school sports club RISE, founded by Prof. Gebken, aims to change that. All pupils at the Gustav-Heinemann-Schule are welcome to try a sport they like, and enjoy a sense of community.
What is the state of mental health support for students in Germany? The ‘PsychKOMPASS’ project, run by the Chair of Health Management, will map and analyse students’ needs and the support services offered by universities over the next three years.
Top-level matches, 330 participants: From May 14–17, UDE will host the German University Championships in badminton and roundnet. At campus Gladbecker Str., elite sport meets a rising trend sport. UDE also has strong medal chances in badminton. Free admission.
How does the body respond to threats? A new research project is investigating how touch and vision interact during rapid reactions. The findings could open up new approaches to treating anxiety disorders and phobias.
If essential supplies are missing in hospitals, it can cost lives. Well-functioning logistics systems help ensure that products are in the right place at the right time. Dr. Katharina Glock, new professor for “Technical Logistics”, improves the technology.
How can fuel cells be made more efficient and longer-lasting? A team from UDE and ZBT, led by Dr. Fatih Özcan, has developed a new method to show for the first time the role played by a membrane only a few micrometers thin.
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all cancers and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Germany. German Cancer Aid is now funding three research consortia with 33.5 million Euros, including ONCOverse, in which the UDE plays a key role.
A sphere is a sphere, no matter how large it is or where it is located. Mathematically speaking, it is a geometric shape that is calculated using algebraic equations. And a case for experts such as Dr. Victoria Hoskins, new mathematican-Prof. at University of Duisburg-Essen.
Cosmic radiation shapes events in dark regions of space. An international team has measured for the first time how high-energy particles alter the gas in a dark cloud. Dr. Brandt Gaches provided models, observations were made using the James Webb Telescope.
What are the technical foundations of reliable, secure, and transparent IT systems? And what role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in this context? These are the questions driving the research of the new Professor for Trustworthy Systems Dr. Alexandra Dmitrienko.
AI is taking on more and more tasks in software development. But this does not always go smoothly. In a new project, Prof. Andreas Vogelsang (paluno) investigates how precise language influences the results of AI-supported development. The project is funded by the DFG.
The complex microbial communities in rivers and streams are essential for stable ecosystems. However, microbes in sediment are under constant stress. This has been revealed by a study led by Prof. Alexander Probst.
