Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Research Fellowship for Dr Maria AzharMagnetic Knots and where to find them
How can tiny magnetic structures be precisely manipulated and controlled? These are the questions being explored by physicist Dr Maria Azhar. She has been awarded one of the prestigious Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Research Fellowships for her work.
Lessons from Sweden’s Pandemic PolicyRemote Schooling Without Job Losses
School closures placed a heavy burden on many families during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Sweden, however, parents’ employment and incomes remained largely stable. A new study by the UDE explores why – and what Germany can learn from Sweden’s experience.
Medical Practice Around the WorldDoctors in Beijing and Würzburg Ask the Same Questions
Whether in Beijing, Ankara, Groningen or Würzburg, doctors treat patients with heart failure in remarkably similar ways. Even their questions and gestures are alike. A UDE study shows why these findings also matter for the recognition of foreign medical qualifications.
UDE Students Develop Innovative BiosensorKeeping Track of Metabolism – Without Drawing Blood
Ultrafast Demagnetisation Thinner Iron, Stronger Effect
Publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics New 3D model reveals hidden chemistry of stellar nurseries
American Physical Society Honours UDE Physicist Stéphane Kenmoe Elected APS Fellow
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What happens when three major universities join forces?
At the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), it means creating one of Germany’s most dynamic academic networks — connecting people, ideas, and innovation across disciplines and campuses.
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