Nationwide Transplant+ Research ProjectStrengthening Organ Donation in Germany
Why are potential organ donors not always identified in hospitals, and why are possible donations not pursued? The nationwide Transplant+ research project, led by UDE, aims to identify the reasons and improve procedures. It receives €1.25 million in funding.
Tajima Prize for Kai S. Exner How Catalysts Change Under Voltage
Chemist Prof. Dr. Kai S. Exner (UDE) has been awarded the 2026 Tajima Prize 2026 by the International Society of Electrochemistry. An article in Accounts of Materials Research summarises his team's findings on how catalysts change under real reaction conditions.
Conference on Jewish Cultures in Latin America When Yiddish Met Tango
What happens to language, literature and music when people leave their homeland and settle in a new environment? An international conference organised by the UDE and the Alte Synagoge Essen explores this question through the lens of Jewish cultures in Latin America.
DAAD-Prime-ProgrammeHow do Sand and Dust Affect the Global Climate?
New series of the ‘Politische Pausen’ podcastHow does language shape and change democracy?
UNIPRENEURS honours academics for their commitment to entrepreneurship Hannes Rothe receives award
UDE and DFKI expand joint research in AI and robotics ‘DFKI Project Office AURA Lab Duisburg-Essen’ launches
Strategic Research Areas
In research, the UDE supports four interdisciplinary profile focuses in particular across the university.
UDE Research Strategy
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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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