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About us

"Mathematics Münster: Dynamics – Geometry – Structure" brings together around 200 mathematicians from a wide range of mathematical disciplines, conducting research in Münster. Together, we form a dynamic and internationally renowned research community.

Since 2019, Mathematics Münster has been funded as a Cluster of Excellence at the University of Münster through the Federal and State Governments’ Excellence Strategy. The Cluster advances cutting-edge research by implementing integrated approaches to solve fundamental problems across various mathematical disciplines. These approaches combine different techniques, perspectives, or fields of expertise to address challenges comprehensively. Mathematics Münster is embedded in an excellent research environment and maintains close collaboration with several Collaborative Research Centres (CRCs) as well as interdisciplinary research centres.

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Where we are

Mathematics Münster is located on the Mathematics Campus in the city of Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany, not far from the Schloss (seat of the University administration). The Centre of Mathematics Münster (CMM) is currently being built here, a research building in which mathematicians will find a place for exchange and communication from 2026.

Latest Cluster news

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We Need National and European Data Institutes

On 7 April 2025, Benjamin Risse, Tim Hahn, Mario Ohlberger, and Thomas Nikolaus published a call for the establishment of new data institutes in the German newspaper "Frankfurter Allgemeine." Read a summary in English.

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"Mathematics meets Business" connects researchers and entrepreneurs

Whether in the management of claims adjustment, IT security, or customer base forecasting – mathematics can solve many business-related issues. Practical examples were provided last week at the event "Mathematics meets Business", organised by our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster and the IHK Nord Westfalen. Early-career researchers from the MMGS met with business representatives to develop practical solutions for specific challenges. [de]

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Open call: Full professorship in pure mathematics

Bridging the Gaps Chair

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster invite applications for a Professorship (W3 level) in Pure Mathematics, Bridging the Gaps Chair. We are seeking a mathematician with an exceptional international research profile whose work bridges different areas of mathematics and aligns with the research objectives of Mathematics Münster. Application deadline: 30 April 2025.

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Current funding atlas: top results for Mathematics Münster

In the current "Förderatlas 2024" published by the German Research Foundation (DFG), Münster ranks first regarding the subject of mathematics (€21 million in funding, alongside TU Berlin). The DFG Funding Atlas is published every three years and provides comprehensive metrics on public research funding in Germany. The current edition covers the period from 2020 to 2022. [de]