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Remember: All students must re-register for the coming winter semester from 1 - 7 July 2024 and pay their semester fee.

While a pacemaker is currently the most effective treatment to stop cardiac arrhythmias, it cannot keep them from reoccurring. However, there might be a solution for that: FAU researchers and scientists from the University of Bonn have now developed a gel as a preventive measurement.

Children want to be more involved in decision making processes says a new study conducted by FAU's Institute for Primary Education Research. This underscores the fact that children should learn to think and act democratically from an early age. A great place to do so could be at school.

On June 21st and 22nd, 2024, FAU honored all doctoral students who recently received their doctorates, as well as those who received their doctorate 15, 25, 50 or even 60 years ago, at a ceremony. An integral part of the celebration that can be seen in the video in the article: the joint graduation cap throwing.

How can we write transnational history in a world in which science and technology are becoming increasingly relevant? The Transnational History Lab has looked at this question in more detail. The researchers have prepared a documentary on their work.

Johanna studies law at FAU 2019 and is currently in the middle of her first State Examination. At the same time, she is involved in running a safe café for people threatened by violence. How did that come about? Johanna tells us.

As one of 15 universities in Germany, FAU has received an award for its concept for a startup hub in the Startup Factories competition held by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). This means the University has moved onto the next stage of the competition, which is the concept phase and is now collaborating with its startup hub and tech incubator ZOLLHOF.

FAU has retained its position as one of the most innovative universities not only in Germany, but worldwide, and also remains a world leader when it comes to sustainability. These are the findings of the latest “Impact Ranking” of the British education magazine Times Higher Education (THE).

A big joint celebration at which alumni, students, employees and friends of our FAU once again brought the university motto #FAUtogether to life! The FAU Wunschkonzert 2024 ensured the best atmosphere and dancing mood for all generations. Get an idea of ​​the exciting event with our video and image gallery.

The FAU Senate has defined 5 key research priorities for the University’s research profile. They serve as a framework for the work of all FAU members. Vice President Research, Prof. Dr. Georg Schett, explains the origins of the new research priorities.