Students explore the perspective of those affectedA child sent away – and life was different after that
Oral history opens up new avenues: to history as experienced first-hand, set against the backdrop of political, social and economic developments of the time. For 26 Bachelor’s students at the UDE, it provides a window into the perspectives of the ‘children sent away’.
Study on Problematic Internet UseTemptation Outweighs Stress
After a stressful day, many people turn to video games, social media or shopping apps for relief. But what makes this behaviour problematic? A UDE study of 900 adults shows that temptation, rather than stress itself, is the key factor driving problematic internet use.
STRALI develops planning tool for local authorities Pinpointing where EV charging points are really needed
How can EV charging infrastructure be planned so that residents, businesses and local authorities all benefit? Researchers at the UDE and partners developed a planning tool to support municipalities in making strategic decisions on charging infrastructure.
Federal Funding€580,000 for the West German Biobank Essen
Paper in Nature Communications Large-Scale Brain Analysis Reveals Multiple Pathways to Placebo Effects on Pain
41st round of the UDE Postdoc Seed FundingsTwo research projects have been awarded funding
IAQ Report on the Automotive Industry A Fair Transition?
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.