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Induction into the Young Academy Dr Jessica Szczuka makes a strong impression

They are young, excel in their fields and enjoy thinking outside the box: the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina has inducted ten new researchers into the Young Academy. Among them is Dr Jessica Szczuka.

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ACM AsiaCCS Test of Time AwardLucas Davi Receives Award

The “Test of Time Award”, given out by the prestigious IT security conference ASIA CSS, recognises contributions that have had a lasting impact on the field. Prof. Lucas Davi of paluno has now received this award.

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ERC Advanced Grant for Christof SchulzFrom Empirical Trial-and-Error to Predictive Materials Synthesis Science

Prof. Dr Christof Schulz has been awarded the ERC Advanced Grant, which is only given to established leading researchers with an outstanding research track record. His project, AEROSYN, aims to bridge the gap between research and industrial production of new materials.

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Medieval History Prize for Jan-Hendryk de BoerPopes without Rome

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New Hope for Chronic Nerve PainEU Project RESOLVE Launches

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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.