Criticism of German Reunification Has Shifted PoliticallyFrom the Left to the Right
A UDE study shows that criticism of German reunification has shifted politically in East Germany. In the 1990s, it was mainly associated with the left and social issues; today, it is especially pronounced on the right and more closely linked to migration and the AfD.
New Clustering Method Hidden Regularities in Data
A dataset often contains a variety of interrelationships. It's not always possible to accurately describe them using a single model. Computer scientists led by Professor Torben Weis have developed a method that meaningfully groups data when interrelationships are unclear.
Study on the Runner’s HighCannabis-like signaling molecules also increase over extreme distances
Marathon, 100 or even 230 kilometres: UDE medical researchers show that the body’s own cannabis-like messenger substances increase significantly even during extremely long runs. The study provides new insights into the biological processes behind the runner’s high.
University of Duisburg-Essen and University of Bremen Launch DIFIS-SOFO How Key Technologies Are Reshaping Social Policy
UMWELT 2026 conference at UDEEnvironment under pressure
Research vessel NOVA sets course for RotterdamMinister Krischer and Consul General Tijmes give the signal to set sail
Genetic Traces Reveal River Residents1,072 Species in a Bucket of Water
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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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