Project funding: Quantum computers in pocket size
A quantum computer just the size of a smartphone - physicist Prof. Dr. Vojislav Krstić at FAU is researching how this could become a reality. The project is being funded with 900,000 euros.
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The Dehn Collection: Creating transparency, assuming responsibility
At first glance, the "Dehn Collection", which is housed in the FAU's Collection of Classical Antiquities, tells stories from antiquity - of everyday life, values, rituals and art. But a closer look reveals a second, darker story.
Making soft, elastic material more tear-resistant
Soft materials such as rubber or silicone can easily tear under tensile load. In a project funded by the European Research Council (ERC), researchers at FAU are looking for ways to make them more stable.
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ZOHO Factory: Pioneering partnership for innovation
FAU and the ZOLLHOF - Tech Incubator are entering into a forward-looking innovation partnership with the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach. The savings bank is supporting the ZOHO Factory Erlangen with a total of 2.4 million euros.
A Cup with the President – Episode 19: Prof. Dr. Christopher Eichler
Every semester, FAU President Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger visits professors who are new to FAU. In Episode 19, he visits Prof. Dr. Christopher Eichler. He holds the Chair of Experimental Physics at FAU.
A Cup with the President – Episode 18: Prof. Dr. Frank Hechtner
Each semester, FAU President Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger visits professors who are new to FAU. He visits them in their institutions to talk about their research, to discover what is close to their heart and to get to know them better. In episode 18, the President visits Prof. Dr. Frank Hechtner. He holds the Chair of Taxation at FAU.
Videos
FAU has its own YouTube channel for presenting the University in videos in German and English. Whether it’s information about our degree programs, interesting reports from research and teaching or videos about our events – visitors to our YouTube channel are always up to date with what’s going on.
A cup with the president
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#FAUwissenwollen
Image: Panthermedia/Peshkov Making science exciting and accessible to all
During a series of events each semester, ‘#FAUwissenwollen’ will involve different researchers presenting their current projects in simple terms and answering questions from the audience. The event is usually held in German -
Schlossgartenfest
Image: FAU/Georg Pöhlein The Schlossgartenfest at FAU is one of the largest and most beautiful garden parties in Europe. On the last Saturday in June, the President invites students, members and friends of the University, as well as high-profile guests from politics, business and academia, to come and dance and enjoy a fantastic evening in the Schlossgarten.
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Long Night of Sciences
Image: Georg Pöhlein Watch the world’s fastest computer tomography system display a 3D image of the human heart, or discover metals that are so light that they float in milk – with around 400 items on the programme, FAU runs the most events of all the contributors who take part in the Long Night of Sciences. It is held every two years in October.
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Dies academicus
Image: FAU/Georg Pöhlein Once a year on 4 November, FAU celebrates the date when the University was established in 1743. This was the day that Friedrichs-Universität was founded in Erlangen by Margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.
The exciting world of research clearly explained
Scientists and academics sit in their ivory towers and ponder things which no-one else understands? Far from it! Research explores the world around us and is meant to be experienced. FAU holds several events and has many ways of making research accessible, getting people involved, and inspiring interest in the fascinating world of science.
FAU’s Roman boats
Rowing like the Romans: Together with students, pupils and other volunteers, FAU researchers have recreated a full-size Roman patrol and convoy boat.
The Fridericiana Alexandrina Navis (F.A.N.) und the Danuvina alacris (D.V.C.)
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Instagram
Click on the image to visit our Instagram page See more of FAU: images of the University and various aspects of student life are posted on our Instagram feed several times a week. The University also reposts images from other Instagram users. You can find FAU under the name uni_fau and all images include the hashtags #unifau and #fau_germany.
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Click on the image to visit our Facebook page Facebook
From university events to interesting stories from the University: which student-related topics are people currently talking about? What are the most important upcoming events, from the Science Slam to the short film event to the faculty party?
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Youtube
Click on the image to visit FAU’s Youtube channel FAU has its own YouTube channel for presenting the University in videos in German and English. Whether it’s information about our degree programmes, interesting reports from research and teaching or videos about our events – visitors to our YouTube channel are always up to date with what’s going on.
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Twitter
Click on the image to visit our Twitter page If you never want to miss an important date again you can follow FAU on Twitter: www.twitter.com/unifau. FAU tweets all dates and events relevant for students.
Our Twitter channel in English, FAU_Germany, is dedicated to research. We use it to present FAU’s strength in research and innovation to the international scientific community and to the public. What research is FAU currently undertaking? Who is working on the research projects? Who does FAU collaborate with internationally? If you want to find out more about these and other research topics, FAU_Germany is the place to go.
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FAU Community
Click on the image to visit our FAU Community Current and previous members of FAU from all over the world use the free FAU alumni network to make contacts, discuss topics and keep up to date with what’s going on. Members receive the FAU Alumni newsletter once every two months.
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Xing
Click on the image to visit our Xing page Those seeking inspiration for their careers will find around 10,000 like-minded people on FAU’s group on the careers platform XING. FAU alumni, researchers, students and other FAU members from Germany and abroad all network via the site.
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LinkedIn
Click on the image to visit our Xing page Our English-language FAU LinkedIn group is aimed at members of FAU who would like to like to expand their network with research groups, companies and other FAU alumni all over the world.