New series of the ‘Politische Pausen’ podcastHow does language shape and change democracy?
How do political parties communicate with their members – and what do they say about one another? Who has a voice in the digital public sphere? The new series of the ‘Politische Pausen’ podcast, on the theme of ‘The Language of Democracy’, explores these and other questions.
UNIPRENEURS honours academics for their commitment to entrepreneurship Hannes Rothe receives award
UNIPRENEURS has honoured Hannes Rothe, Professor of Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems at University of Duisburg-Essen. The award recognises particularly successful academics who encourage students to launch start-ups and university spin-offs.
UDE and DFKI expand joint research in AI and robotics ‘DFKI Project Office AURA Lab Duisburg-Essen’ launches
Exoskeletons that support rehabilitation, prepare astronauts for weightlessness or could one day control robots in space: UDE and DFKI jointly study such systems. They are now expanding their collaboration through the new “DFKI Project Office AURA Lab Duisburg-Essen”.
Funding from German Cancer AidTaNGo Against Breast Cancer
EIT Project for Social EntrepreneurshipAI Mentor Supports Students in Starting a Business
New doctoral research programme launched The social side of the climate crisis
Work does not protect against social exclusionIAQ examines the labour market situation of EU citizens in the Ruhr region
Strategic Research Areas
In research, the UDE supports four interdisciplinary profile focuses in particular across the university.
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University Alliance Ruhr:
Shaping the Future Together
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.
From trustworthy AI and future energy materials to health research, sustainable chemical processes, and societal transformation — collaboration drives everything we do.
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