Outreach and insights

Zum 200. Geburtstag von Bernhard Riemann lädt der Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster alle Interessierten zu einer Theateraufführung über das Leben und Werk des außergewöhnlichen Mathematikers ein. Eintritt frei, mit Anmeldung.

What secrets do shapes and numbers hold? Prof. Dr. Thomas Nikolaus invites children aged 8 to 12 to explore surprising patterns and mathematical tricks. The lecture is held in German and can be attended in lecture hall H3 or via livestream. Registration is required.

In the new episode of our podcast "On a Tangent", Carlo talks with Adam Thompson about his time swimming competitively, his fascination with geometry and his experiences moving around the world. Adam is a PhD candidate in Christoph Böhm’s research group, where he focuses on Ricci solitons, geometric flows, and spaces with symmetry.

The mathematics Clusters of Excellence in Berlin, Bonn and Münster invite you to a digital Maths Night on 9 October. From 3 pm, there will be interactive workshops for children, followed at 7 pm by a panel discussion on "AI and the Future of Mathematics" (in German), featuring our Cluster spokesperson Prof. Dr. Thomas Nikolaus and Fields Medallist Prof. Dr. Peter Scholze from Bonn. Later in the evening, researchers will give talks, including a presentation by Prof. Dr. Hendrik Weber at 9 pm. Just click in and join us!

Prof. Dr. Christian Seis erklärt in diesem öffentlichen Vortrag, was hinter den Navier-Stokes-Gleichungen steckt, warum ihre mathematische Untersuchung so schwierig ist und was die aktuelle KI-Lösung für die Forschung in diesem Bereich bedeuten kann. Die Veranstaltung findet am 30. September um 18:30 Uhr im Planetarium statt.

In the University of Münster’s "Umdenken" podcast, Cluster member Prof. Dr. Christian Seis discusses reports of an AI-assisted solution to the Navier-Stokes problem. He considers what AI could mean for research and which tasks should remain with mathematicians.

In the new episode of "On a tangent", Carlo talks to Malthe Mejlsted about his time in Denmark, his participation in mathematics Olympiads, camps, and other science programmes, and what these experiences taught him. As a PhD researcher supervised by Prof. Wilhelm Winter, Malthe is now investigating operator algebras.

Während des großen Stadtfestivals "NRW-Tag" vom 28. bis 30. August 2026 besuchten zahlreiche große und kleine Interessierte unser "Mathematik Münster"-Zelt auf der Wissenschaftsmeile. Viele Beteiligte vom Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster, Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik und von der Q.UNI Kinder- und Jugenduni zeigten durch Spiele, Bastelangebote und Gespräche, wie vielseitig und faszinierend Mathematik ist. Beliebt war auch ein Schätz-Spiel. Die Auflösung: Es waren 2658 Kugeln in der Kiste! 

Supporting young maths talents is a priority for many members of Mathematics Münster. Tianyiwa Xie, a doctoral researcher in Prof. Franziska Jahnke’s research group, accompanied the Irish team to China for the International Mathematical Olympiad in July. Here, she shares her impressions. 

In the new episode of "On a tangent", Carlo speaks with Raquel Murat García about her academic beginning in Spain, her shift from applied science to pure mathematics and the purpose of studying Mathematics. In her research Raquel is focusing on condensed group cohomology.

This year, the exhibition ship MS Wissenschaft is dedicated to the theme of the medicine of the future. At the "Zukunftsmarkt" on 4 July 2026, researchers from the Mathematics Münster Cluster of Excellence demonstrated at an interactive exhibit how mathematical models help to improve the treatment of conditions such as epilepsy and psychotic disorders.

In the new podcast episode, Carlo speaks with Benjamin Brück about his journey to Münster, away from it, and ultimately back again, the stations and challenges along the way and his connection to music. In his research Benjamin is focusing on high dimensional cohomology of arithmetic groups.

We invite everybody to the next event of our public lecture series "Brücken in der Mathematik" (Bridges in Mathematics) on 30 June 2026, 6:30 pm in lecture hall M2. Prof. Dr. Edmund Weitz will give a talk on "Können Spiele denken?" (in German).

Auf dem Ausstellungsschiff "MS Wissenschaft", das Anfang Juli in Münsters Hafen ankert, geht es in diesem Jahr um die Medizin der Zukunft. Am 4. Juli 2026 bekommen Sie von 13 bis 17 Uhr beim "Zukunftsmarkt" anschauliche Einblicke in aktuelle Forschung aus Münster. An der interaktiven Station vom Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster zeigen Forschende, wie mathematische Modelle helfen, Erkrankungen wie Epilepsie und psychotische Störungen zu behandeln. 

Listen to the new podcast episode. Nataniel Marquis works in p-adic geometry and talks with Carlo about their enthusiasm for mathematics, Batman’s influence on it, the French education system, and how dancing and music help them clear their mind. In the video, Nataniel explains how the notion of space and complex geometry can be adapted to the p-adic framework.

We are celebrating women in mathematics with several activities from 11-13 May 2026 in the context of "May12 initiative", the International Women in Maths Day. Check the programme and join in!

On 23 April 2026, the annual "Girls' Day", 24 school students visited us to learn more about studying and working as mathematicians. Here are some impressions of the programme, which involved many members of our Cluster of Excellence.

We congratulate Prof. Dr. Gerd Faltings on receiving the Abel Prize 2026! His ideas and results have reshaped the field of arithmetic geometry. Faltings studied in Münster, where he completed his doctorate (1978) and his habilitation (1981). In 2012, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Several members of Mathematics Münster describe the impact of Faltings' work on their research and share personal memories. 

Despite rain and cold, many families set out on 14 March 2026, to visit our activity stand “Mathe mittendrin!” at Stubengasse, Münster, on the International Day of Mathematics. Older children showed great perseverance as they worked on the puzzle challenges from the "Mathe-Trail Münster". Young and old guests alike had lots of fun trying out the different stations of the "Q.UNI Kinder- und Jugend-Uni", for example the "Mirror Drawer" and the tricky "Conway Cube".

With the publication "Twelve Months, Twelve People – Portraits 2025", the University of Münster presents a slightly different kind of annual review. The recently published brochure features individuals who achieved outstanding accomplishments over the past year. In May, the focus is on our "Bridging the Gaps" professor Hendrik Weber.

Every year on 14 March ("Pi Day"), the International Day of Mathematics is celebrated worldwide - and we are joining in! On 14 March 2026, we will present an activity booth "Mathe mittendrin" in Münster’s city centre. The "Q.UNI Kinder- und Jugend-Uni" will offer maths games and craft activities. School students from grade 5 onwards can discover new puzzles from our "Münster Math Trail" together with family and friends. High school students can join a day of math challenges at the "Tag der Mathematik - Wettbewerb".

Schülerinnen ab der 7. Klasse sind am Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, am Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster und am Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik eingeladen, Einblicke in das Studium und die Berufswelt von Mathematikerinnen zu bekommen. Jetzt anmelden!

Natalia Sampedro Loro and Anar Abdullayev have received a one-year grant from Berlin’s “Wübben Foundation for Science” and will share their journey with mathematics to Münster.
They were nominated by Prof. Dr. Franziska Jahnke and Prof. Dr. Angela Stevens, respectively.

How would you explain your research in one sentence or to a child? What fascinates you most about the field of your research? What advice would you give to young women entering research today? Dr. Amra Hasečić answers these and many other questions in a two-part interview with "WiRe - Women in Research". She was a WiRe Fellow this year in Prof. Dr. Mario Ohlberger's group at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster.

Scientists from our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" (Bonn) and "MATH+" (Berlin) will show in digital workshops and lectures the fascination of mathematics - from 3 pm to midnight. Don't miss Prof. Dr. Angela Stevens' talk "Regeneration von Plattwürmern, Zelldifferenzierung... Was hat Mathematik damit zu tun?" at 8 pm.

Last week, two members of the German Bundestag visited our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster. Dr. Stefan Nacke (CDU) and Svenja Schulze (SPD) gained insights into the structure and work of the Cluster and learned more about our plans for the second funding period, which will begin on 1 January 2026.

At the beginning of July, Prof. Dr. Lisa Sauermann (University of Bonn) gave an accessible introduction to combinatorics during our public lecture series "Brücken in der Mathematik". The recording of her lecture is available now for everyone interested on our Cluster’s YouTube channel. [de]

In order to give particularly talented high school students an insight into study programmes and research, the University of Münster has been a cooperation partner of the "Schülerakademie für Mathematik und Informatik NRW" (SMIMS) since 2022. This week, the young maths talents visited our Faculty and our Cluster of Excellence to listen to short lectures and receive individual advice on study programmes and careers in science.

Prof. Dr. Shirly Geffen, investigator of Mathematics Münster, works in the field of operator algebras, and more specifically, C*-algebras. Since 2024, she has held a permanent professorship at the University of Münster. In this interview, she shares how she discovered her research field, how her academic path led her from Israel to a MATHRIX assistant professorship in Münster, and what she finds particularly beautiful about mathematics. 

Well-trained young STEM professionals are in high demand across many industries. What can help foster an interest in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology—STEM for short—at a young age? Victoria Liesche spoke with high school graduate Lea Möllers, who will be starting her mathematics studies at the University of Münster, and Dr. Hendrik Kleikamp, a mathematician who recently earned his doctorate, about their experiences. Both received the “Dr. Hans Riegel Special Award” for their STEM research projects while in high school.

Am Freitag, 11. Juli 2025, ging es beim Wissenschaftsfestival "SchlauRaum"um Mathematik: "Wir folgen dem kleinen Medicus durch den Körper – mit mathematisch-medizinischer Bildgebung!" war der Titel des Vortrags von Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wirth von unserem Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster, dem viele interessierte Zuhörer:innen im Open-Air-Hörsaal in der Stubengasse folgten.

Research at the new "Interdisciplinary Center for Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Disease Dynamics" (IMMIDD) , which had its Inaugural Symposium at the University of Münster on 10 July, aims to contribute to the fight against pandemics. Prof. Dr. Christian Engwer, a member of our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, is involved in the center. In a guest article, he explains the role that numerical simulations play in this research. [de]

We invited everybody to the next event of our public lecture series "Brücken in der Mathematik" (Bridges in Mathematics) on 2 July 2025, 6:30 pm in the "Schloss". Prof. Dr. Lisa Sauermann (University of Bonn) will give a talk on "Von Regenbogen-Kreisen und dem Zufall in der Kombinatorik" (in German). Register now!

Beim "Zukunftsmarkt " an Bord des Ausstellungsschiffs "MS Wissenschaft" stellten gestern Prof. Dr. Mario Ohlberger und Dr. Hendrik Kleikamp, Forscher unseres Exzellenzclusters, neue mathematische Methoden vor, um Prozesse in Batterien am Computer zu untersuchen und zu optimieren. An einer interaktiven Station konnten Interessierte selbst mit den mathematischen Methoden experimentieren.

We are celebrating women and gender diversity in mathematics with several events throughout the week from 12-16 May 2025 in the context of "May12 initiative", the International Women in Maths Day. Check the programme and join in!

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.

On 3 April 2025, the "Girls' Day", 24 school students visited us to learn more about studying and working as mathematicians. Here are some impressions of the programme, which involved many members of our Cluster.

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]

More than 100 participants explored various facets of the theme of Mathematics and Art on 14th March 2025, the International Day of Mathematics, for an afternoon.

Eva Viehmann is a guest on the podcast "Pi & Power – Klischees durchbrechen, Geschichten erzählen"! She talks about her passion for algebra, her experiences as a mathematics student, her daily research work, and the stereotypes mathematicians often encounter. The podcast is produced by the Department of Mathematics at TU Darmstadt and the Collaborative Research Centre Gaus. (in German)

In the final episode (for now) of our podcast series On a Tangent, we delve into the fascinating journey of Edith Hübner from physics to mathematics. The doctoral researcher in topology shares surprising lessons that gnomes can teach young children and takes us into the mysterious world of infinity categories.

Scientists from our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" (Bonn) and "MATH+" (Berlin) will show in digital workshops and lectures the fascination of mathematics - from 3 pm to midnight. Don't miss Prof. Gustav Holzegel's talk "Die Mathematik schwarzer Löcher" at 10 pm.

Wir laden alle Interessierten herzlich zur nächsten Ausgabe der öffentlichen Vortragsreihe "Brücken in der Mathematik" ein. Wie funktionieren Abstandsregler im Pkw? Wie verhindern Fahrerassistenzsysteme Kollisionen? Und welche Rolle spielen dabei sogenannte kooperative Regelungen, die auf einer mathematischen Analyse basieren? Auf diese und mehr Fragen geht Prof. Dr. Jan Lunze (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) am 6. November 2024 um 18:30 Uhr in seinem Vortrag im Planetarium des LWL-Naturkundemuseums ein. Jetzt anmelden!

In the latest episode of our podcast On A Tangent, we meet Marjory Mwanza, a Fellow of the Young African Mathematicians programme. She shares her journey into group theory and how she uncovers fascinating, deeper structures in seemingly simple objects.

Franziska Jahnke has been a professor at the Mathematical Institute and the Institute for Mathematical Logic and Foundational Research since 1 September 2024. She conducts research in the field of model theory of fields. Her work combines mathematical logic with applications in algebra. In this interview, she provides insights into what she enjoys about mathematics and which moments in her career have been particularly important.

We are excited to present a new film about Mathematics Münster that offers authentic insights into the work at our Cluster of Excellence. The film highlights the research approach of Mathematics Münster and shows why Münster is an attractive place to work and research, especially for young mathematicians.

In order to give particularly talented high school students an insight into study programmes and research, the University of Münster has been a cooperation partner of the "Schülerakademie für Mathematik und Informatik NRW" (SMIMS) since 2022. Last week, the young maths talents visited our Faculty and our Cluster of Excellence to listen to short lectures and receive individual advice on study programmes and careers in science.

In the latest episode of "On a Tangent", find out why a person full of inventiveness is drawn to maths and how bridges are built between fundamental mathematical questions in different fields.

Shortly before Rob Sullivan left Mathematics Münster, he answered some questions on our podcast. In the latest episode of "On a Tangent", find out how to entertain children at boring weddings and why ultrahomogeneous structures are difficult to understand.

25 Mathematikbegeisterte Schülerinnen und Schüler der Jahrgangsstufen 10 und 11 aus Münster und dem Umland verbrachten vom 17. bis 22. Juni 2024 erlebnisreiche Tage bei der Mathematik-Sommerakademie auf Sylt. Prof. Dr. Michael Joachim und Prof. Dr. Matthias Löwe und die Doktorandinnen Isabel Lammers und Pia Dillmann hatten Workshops vorbereitet, die einen Blick in die Mathematik über den Schulstoff hinaus ermöglichte.

In the second episode of our Mathematics Münster podcast "On A Tangent", host Simone Ramello meets Mert Bastug, a doctoral researcher in PDEs and Calculus of Variations. They talk about Mert’s first meeting with mathematics, how it is possible to understand materials with the help of PDEs, and where they might take us next.

In the first episode of our new Mathematics Münster podcast "On A Tangent", host Simone Ramello is joined by Alex Tullini, a doctoral researcher in General Relativity. We discuss Alex’s journey towards mathematics, going through oranges, eclipses, and the odd similarities between a career in mathematics and surgery.
 

On 25 April 2024, the participants of the "Girls' Day" gained many insights into the world of mathematicians and everyday life of students at Münster University. The faculty and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster had prepared a varied programme with a rally, a short lecture and puzzles. [de]

Wir freuen uns, dass uns am 25. April 2024, dem bundesweiten Girls' Day, 27 Schülerinnen besuchen, um die Berufswelt von Mathematikerinnen kennenzulernen. Das abwechslungsreiche Programm von 9 bis 15 Uhr beinhaltet eine Schnuppervorlesung von Prof. Dr. Angela Stevens, eine Rallye quer durch den Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik mit Besuch der Stochastik-Arbeitsgruppe, Knobelaufgaben, Studien- und Berufsweginformationen - und natürlich einen Mensa-Besuch.

From 17 to 22 June 2024, the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster are offering workshops on the island of Sylt. Highschool students who are enthusiastic about mathematics, are in the 10th or 11th grade and come from Münster and the surrounding area can register until 21 April 2024 for the summer academy. [de]

Der Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster lädt alle Interessierten herzlich zur nächsten Ausgabe der öffentlichen Vortragsreihe "Brücken in der Mathematik" ein. Prof. Dr. Imma Valentina Curato (TU Chemnitz) stellt am 11. April 2024 um 18:30 Uhr im Planetarium des LWL-Naturkundemuseums die Superhelden hinter den KI-Technologien vor: die Algorithmen. Um Anmeldung wird gebeten.

Prof. Dr. Eva Viehmann, investigator at Mathematics Münster, has been awarded the Leibniz Prize 2024 for her influential work on arithmetic algebraic geometry as part of the Langlands Programme. Prof. Dr. Urs Hartl, Dr. Stefania Trentin and Dr. João Lourenço, mathematicians from Eva Viehmann's research environment, provide insights into this complex field of research. Their contributions for mathematical laypersons, maths students and the mathematical community allow an approach in several stages.

Passend zum Tag der Mathematik haben wir eine Sightseeingtour der besonderen Art vorbereitet. Der Mathe-Trail Münster gibt spannende Einblicke in die Stadtgeschichte – verknüpft mit mathematischen Rätseln. Die Aufgaben richten sich an Schülerinnen und Schüler ab der 7. Klasse, aber auch Jüngere und Ältere sind herzlich eingeladen, sich auf den Weg zu machen. Die Tour kann jederzeit gestartet werden, individuell nach Lust und Laune - und Wetter!

Passend zum Motto "Spiele mit Mathematik" laden wir Schülerinnen und Schüler der 5. und 6. Klasse am 14.03.2024, dem Internationalen Tag der Mathematik, zu spannenden Spiel-Stationen ein. Von Brückenbau bis Mathefußball und einem Western-Duell ist alles dabei.

Mit einem sehr anschaulichen Vortrag mit vielen animierten Darstellungen brachte Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hensel (LMU München) bei der jüngsten Ausgabe der öffentlichen Reihe "Brücken in der Mathematik" dem Publikum die Verbindungen zwischen Geometrie und Topologie näher - angefangen mit klassischen Resultaten von Gauß und Euler, bis hin zu ganz moderner Mathematik aus dem 21. Jahrhundert. Wer die Veranstaltung verpasst hat, kann jetzt die Videoaufzeichung des Vortrags anschauen.

Zum Abschluss des Rahmenprogramms "Mathematik der Klimakrise" lädt der Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster alle Interessierten am 11.01.2024 um 18 Uhr zu einem Abend rund um Mathematik-Forschung ins LWL-Museum für Naturkunde ein. Prof. Dr. Christian Seis nimmt in seinem Vortrag "Vom Klima, der Jagd nach einer Million und James Bonds Martini-Kult" mit vielen anschaulichen Beispielen die Navier-Stokes-Gleichungen unter die Lupe. Prof. Dr. Anna Gusakova, Prof. Dr. Gustav Holzegel und Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wirth geben unter dem Motto "Meet the scientists" Einblicke in ihre Forschungsgebiete. Die Veranstaltung ist bereits ausgebucht, Warteliste möglich.

Scientists from our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" (Bonn) and "MATH+" (Berlin) will show in digital workshops and lectures the fascination of mathematics - from 3 pm to midnight.

Der Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster lädt alle Interessierten herzlich zur nächsten Ausgabe der öffentlichen Vortragsreihe "Brücken in der Mathematik" ein. Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hensel (LMU München) gibt am 21.11.2023 um 18:30 Uhr im Hörsaal M2 mit vielen Bildern und Beispielen Einblicke, welche Verbindungen es zwischen Geometrie und Topologie gibt - angefangen mit klassischen Resultaten von Gauß und Euler, bis hin zu moderner Forschung.

At the "Hochschultag Münster" all universities of Münster will open their doors for high school students. Some members of Mathematics Münster will offer first insights into mathematical topics. JProf. Dr. Marlies Pirner, Prof. Dr. Ursula Ludwig, Prof. Dr. Martin Huesmann und Prof. Dr. Martin Hils will present short lectures (in German).
 

Unter dem Titel "Damit habe ich nicht gerechnet!" bringt Prof. Dietmar Kröner (Uni Freiburg) in seinem Vortrag am 18.10.2023 um 16 Uhr mit vielen anschaulichen Beispielen für Anwendungen das Mathematische Modellieren näher. Im Anschluss können die Teilnehmenden kostenlos die Klima-Ausstellung und das "10-Minuten Museum Mathematik der Klimakrise" im LWL-Naturkundemuseum besuchen. Jetzt übers Learnweb anmelden!

Für Schüler:innen ab der 10. Klasse an bieten wir den Workshop "Die Mathematik des Klimas" an. Für den Workshop-Termin am Dienstag, 28.11.2023, 15:30 - 17:30 Uhr sind noch Plätze frei - jetzt anmelden! Der Workshop ist Teil des Rahmenprogramms zum "10-Minuten Museum Mathematik der Klimakrise".

In order to give particularly talented high school students an insight into study programmes and research, the University of Münster has been a cooperation partner of the "Schülerakademie für Mathematik und Informatik NRW" (SMIMS) since 2022. Last week, the young maths talents visited our Faculty and our Cluster of Excellence to listen to short lectures and receive individual advice on study programmes and careers in science.

Wir freuen uns sehr, dass mehr als 220 Interessierte bei unserer Eröffnungsfeier des "10-Minuten Museums Mathematik der Klimakrise" dabei waren! Alle Plätze im Planetarium des LWL-Museums für Naturkunde waren belegt. Die Teilnehmer:innen hörten einen anschaulichen Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Rupert Klein aus Berlin, der darlegte, wie die Mathematik zur Klimadebatte beiträgt. Die Veranstaltung bildete den Auftakt zu einem Rahmenprogramm, das bis Mitte Januar läuft.

Auf Initiative unseres Clusters ergänzt das "10-Minuten Museum Mathematik der Klimakrise" vom 8. August 2023 bis 14. Januar 2024 die Sonderausstellung DAS KLIMA im LWL-Museum für Naturkunde in Münster. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich zur Eröffnungfeier am 15. August 2023 um 18:30 Uhr eingeladen. Zu Gast: Prof. Dr. Rupert Klein (FU Berlin) mit dem Vortrag "Wie die Mathematik zur Klimadebatte beitragen kann".

In einer neuen Folge des Podcasts "Exzellent erklärt - Spitzenforschung für alle" geben Prof. Dr. Eva Viehmann und Prof. Dr. Gustav Holzegel von unserem Exzellenzcluster Einblicke in die Welt der Mathematik-Forschung. Sie sprechen über Glücksgefühle und Frust beim Forschen und warum es in der Mathematik so wichtig ist, über den Tellerrand des eigenen Gebiets zu schauen.

We took 12 May - the International Women in Maths Day - as an opportunity to celebrate gender diversity in mathematics! Many MM members participated in the film screening, discussions, talks and digital activities last week. Here you can find some impressions. 

We are celebrating gender diversity with several events and digital activities throughout the week from 8-12 May in the context of the May12 initiative. Learn more about the outstanding mathematician Olga Alexandrovna Ladyzhenskaya at a film screening, join a discussion on "Achieving gender balance in science" and attend scientific talks of MATHRIX professors at "MM Connect meets Women in Maths"!

On 27 April 2023, the participants of the "Girls' Day" gained many insights into the world of mathematicians and everyday life of students at Münster University. The faculty and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster had prepared a varied programme with a rally, a short lecture and puzzles. [de]

Der Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster lädt alle Interessierten herzlich zur nächsten Ausgabe der öffentlichen Vortragsreihe "Brücken in der Mathematik" ein. Prof. Dr. Martin Huesmann wird am 27.04.2023 um 18:30 Uhr im Schloss, Hörsaal S8, eine anschauliche Einführung in die Theorie des Matchings und Optimalen Transports geben und erklären, warum sie sich zu einem nützlichen Werkzeug in verschiedenen Bereichen der Mathematik entwickelt hat.

In a new series of videos, the Communication and Public Relations department of the University of Münster presents six academics from a variety of disciplines who are either junior professors or who head a group of junior researchers. A video portrait of out investigator Dr. Theresa Simon was recently published. As a junior professor at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, she studies patterns in magnets.

Schüler:innen der Klassen 5-7 sind eingeladen, Mathe aus einer neuen Perspektive zu entdecken. Beim Workshop "Mathe mal anders!" am 18. April 2023 können sie sich bei einer kreativen Schnitzeljagd und anderen spannenden Aktionen überzeugen, dass Mathe viel mehr ist als nur ein Schulfach. 22 Kinder hatten am 14. März 2023, dem Internationalen Tag der Mathematik, an der "Premiere" des Workshops teilgenommen.

This year's motto is "Mathematics for everyone". That's why the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster has invited pupils in grades 5-7 who are not (yet) the biggest maths fans to a inspiring workshop. Everybody is invited to join the global live celebration online. Take part in many interesting talks via livestream and check out the blog!

Today's International Women's Day is a good opportunity to draw attention to some interesting and inspiring links:

Schüler:innen der Klassen 5-7, die (noch) nicht die größten Mathe-Fans sind, sind eingeladen, am 14. März 2023, dem Internationalen Tag der Mathematik, Mathe aus einer neuen Perspektive zu entdecken! Bei einem Workshop am Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster können sie sich bei einer kreativen Schnitzeljagd und anderen spannenden Aktionen überzeugen, dass Mathe viel mehr ist als nur ein Schulfach. Workshop ist bereits ausgebucht - Warteliste vorhanden.

The Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster and the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science invite female high school students to gain insights into university and the work of mathematicians. [de]

Im Stadtmuseum Münster ist derzeit die Fotoausstellung "Faszination Wissenschaft" von Herlinde Koelbl zu sehen. Am 28. Januar um 16 Uhr gibt Dr. Theresa Simon, Juniorprofessorin an unserem Exzellenzcluster, im Rahmenprogramm der Ausstellung unter dem Motto "Meet a scientist" persönliche Einblicke in ihr Leben als Wissenschaftlerin. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich eingeladen!

Ursula Ludwig has been Professor of Theoretical Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Münster and  investigator at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster since April 2022. In this interview she talks about her research, her career so far, and what the best thing is about being a mathematician.

Scientists from our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" (Bonn) and "MATH+" (Berlin) will show in digital workshops, lectures, a magic show and a round table on diversity of educational paths the fascination of mathematics - from 3 pm to midnight.

Sie gilt als Pionierin der Informatik: Die Mathematikerin Ada Lovelace schreibt im 19. Jahrhundert das erste Programm für eine geplante Rechenmaschine - lange bevor es Computer gibt. Anlässlich ihres Todestages am 27. November 1852 hat der WDR eine Folge der Reihe "Zeitzeichen" über ihr Leben veröffentlicht. In dem Beitrag kommt Prof. Dr. Anna Siffert, Professorin an unserem Exzellenzcluster, zu Wort und berichtet über unser Ada Lovelace-Programm zur Förderung exzellenter Mathematik-Doktorandinnen.

On 10 November around 13,000 prospective students took the opportunity to gather information at the "Hochschultag Münster". The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science offered a wide range of input. In short lectures - also by our Cluster members - the visitors got first insights into the study programmes. [de]

Am vergangenen Freitag war es wieder soweit: Münsteraner Mathetag! Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Fachbereichs Mathematik und Informatik hielten Vorträge und Workshops für mehr als 150 Schülerinnen und Schüler der Klassen 10 bis 13 aus der Region. So konnten diese Mathematik einmal außerhalb des Schulalltags erleben.

Im Podcast der Universität Münster kommen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen zu Wort. In der aktuellen Folge interviewt Pressesprecher Norbert Robers Prof. Dr. Matthias Löwe, Mitglied von Mathematics Münster. Es geht um die Faszination Mathematik, die Schönheit von Beweisen, um Philosophie - aber auch um die große Rolle, die Mathematik in vielen Bereichen der Gesellschaft spielt.

On Monday, the 21st NRW Student Academy of Mathematics and Computer Science (SMIMS) started in Münster. For one week, particularly talented students will work intensively on mathematics and computer science projects. New this year: To introduce the promising young talent to study opportunities in these fields, the University of Münster (WWU) has now become a permanent partner of the academy.

Dr. Mario Schulz is a postdoctoral researcher in the field of Geometric Analysis. One of his passions is visualising his research topics to make them more vivid for other mathematicians and for the general public. In this interview, he talks about his motives.

Mathematikbegeisterte Schülerinnen und Schüler der Jahrgangsstufen 10 und 11 aus Münster und dem Umland verbrachten vom 19. bis 23. Juni 2022 schöne und erlebnisreiche Tage bei der Mathematik-Sommerakademie auf Sylt. Prof. Dr. Matthias Löwe, Prof. Dr. Michael Joachim und Doktorandin Sara Terveer hatten verschiedene mathematische Themen als Workshops aufbereitet.

Am Donnerstag, 23. Juni 2022, ging es beim Wissenschaftsfestival Schlauraum um Mathematik: Prof. Dr. Christian Seis sprach im Open-Air-Hörsaal im Herzen von Münster vor vielen interessierten Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörern über eins der sieben Millennium-Probleme: die Navier-Stokes-Gleichung.

Münsters Wissenschaftsfestival "Schlauraum" macht Wissenschaft für Groß und Klein erlebbar. Am Donnerstag, 23. Juni 2022, um 17 Uhr geht es um Mathematik: Prof. Dr. Christian Seis spricht im Open-Air-Hörsaal in der Stubengasse unter dem Titel "Die Mathematik turbulenter Strömungen und die Suche nach einer Million" über das Millennium-Problem der Navier-Stokes-Gleichung. Alle Interessierten sind eingeladen!

Gut besuchte und interessante Veranstaltungen rund um die Millennium-Probleme liegen hinter uns. In Münster stand die Vermutung von Birch und Swinnerton-Dyer im Mittelpunkt. Sehen Sie hier Fotos und Videos von den Vorträgen und dem Schüler-Workshop, die Teil der bundesweiten Reihe "Die 7 größten Abenteuer der Mathematik" waren.

Rund 100 Interessierte kamen am 15. Juni 2022 zum feierlichen Auftakt der bundesweiten Reihe "Die 7 größten Abenteuer der Mathematik" ins Schloss. Prof. Dr. Sarah Zerbes (ETH Zürich) stellte ein Millennium-Problem vor, an dem sie selbst forscht: die Vermutung von Birch und Swinnerton-Dyer.

Zum Auftakt der Reihe "Die 7 größten Abenteuer der Mathematik" am 15. Juni um 18:30 Uhr im Schloss wird Prof. Dr. Sarah Zerbes (ETH Zürich) ein Millennium-Problem vorstellen, an dem sie selbst forscht: die Vermutung von Birch und Swinnerton-Dyer. Im Interview vorab erzählt sie, warum sie Mathematik als Abenteuer erlebt, was sie an der BSD-Vermutung fasziniert und was für sie als passionierte Bergsteigerin ein größeres Glücksgefühl ist: ein neuer mathematischer Beweis oder das Erreichen eins Gipfelkreuzes.

A year ago, Prof. Ralf Schindler and Prof. David Asperó published a proof uniting two hitherto competing assumptions in set theory. The result is considered a milestone in research in the field of infinities, one of the theoretical foundations of mathematics. A portrait of Ralf Schindler has now been published in Münster University's newspaper.

We raise our glasses to women in Maths! On a special webpage you will find insights into the work of some of our scientists and links to films, events and articles about women in maths.

On 28 April 2022, the participants of the "Girls' Day" gained many insights into the world of mathematicians and everyday life of students at Münster University. The faculty and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster had prepared a varied programme with a rally, a short lecture and puzzles. [de]

From 19 to 23 June 2022, the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster are offering workshops on the island of Sylt. Highschool students who are enthusiastic about mathematics, are in the 10th or 11th grade and come from Münster and the surrounding area can now register for the summer academy. [de]

Endlich wieder in Präsenz: Rund 80 Interessierte haben am Dienstag, 5. April 2022, einen Vortrag aus unserer öffentlichen Reihe "Brücken in der Mathematik" besucht. Dieses Mal wurde eine Brücke von der Mathematik zur Informatik geschlagen. Prof. Dr. Martin Grohe von der RWTH Aachen erläuterte, welch große Rolle das mathematische Konzept der Symmetrie in der Informatik spielt.

Muster auf Schmetterlingsflügeln, Schneekristalle, Blütenblätter - symmetrische Strukturen sind in der Natur allgegenwärtig, ebenso in der Kunst. Aber auch in der Informatik spielt das mathematische Konzept der Symmetrie eine große Rolle. Informatik-Professor Martin Grohe gibt am 5. April 2022 um 18:30 Uhr einen anschaulichen Einblick in die Welt der Isomorphie-Algorithmen: von grundlegenden offenen Fragen wie zum Beispiel dem sogenannten Graphisomorphieproblem bis hin zu konkreten Anwendungen im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich zu dem Vortrag im Hörsaal M1 und zum anschließenden Austausch bei einem kleinen Snack eingeladen!

This year’s theme "Mathematics unites" fits perfectly with the aim of our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster. We have united scientists from 30 nations, who are conducting research in various mathematical fields. In a new video that will be published on 14 March, you will meet six Cluster members who will give insight into the diversity of mathematicians – united by their passion for mathematics!

The Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster and the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science invite female high school students to gain insights into university and the work of mathematicians. [de]

If you have fun solving questions with a scientific background during Advent, you should click on the WWU Online Advent Calendar [de]. There is also a maths question included! For children, teenagers and school classes there are several online math advent calendars which offer a new tricky puzzle every day.

Last Friday, the second digital maths night took place. Many participants followed until midnight the varied programme that our Cluster of Excellence had prepared together with the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics", University of Bonn. The hands-on workshops for children and teenagers were also well attended. [de]
 

Scientists of our Cluster of Excellence and the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" of the University of Bonn will show in digital workshops and lectures (in German) the fascination of mathematics - from 3 pm to midnight.

This year, the "Hochschultag Münster" will once again take place online. Some members of Mathematics Münster will offer first insights into mathematical topics for high school students. Prof. Dr. André Schlichting, Prof. Dr. Anna Siffert, Prof. Dr. Martin Huesmann and Prof. Dr. Ralf Schindler will present short online lectures (in German).
 

This school is targeted at anyone interested to apply model order reduction in their work using pyMOR. The school will consist of both introductory lectures to model order reduction and pyMOR as well as programming sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own problems to work on. Basic knowledge of Python and packages from the SciPy stack (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib) is assumed.

Viele Interessiere folgten am 27. September dem Livestream, in dem Prof. Dr. Anna Siffert zum Thema "Rund ist besser als eckig: das isoperimetrische Problem" sprach und live auf Publikumsfragen einging. Wer den Termin verpasst hat oder sich den Vortrag plus Fragerunde noch einmal anhören möchte, findet nun die Video-Aufzeichnung auf unseren Webseiten und in unserem YouTube-Kanal "Mathematics Münster".

Prof. Dr. Anna Siffert zeigt anschaulich und allgemeinverständlich, was es mit dem isoperimetrischen Problem auf sich hat, das bereits in der Antike als "Problem der Dido" bekannt war. Sie stellt Anwendungen in der Ökologie sowie Physik vor und erläutert, welche Rolle das Thema in der modernen mathematischen Forschung spielt. Zum Livestream des Online-Vortrags am Montag, 27. September 2021, 19:30 Uhr, sind alle Interessierten herzlich eingeladen.

Beim "Langen Abend der Studienberatung" bietet der Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik digitale Informationen und Einblicke für Studieninteressierte. Prof. Dr. Matthias Löwe gibt mit seinem Vortrag "Ich habe ein Geheimnis - Zero Knowledge Proofs" einen kleinen Vorgeschmack auf Mathematik-Vorlesungen. Die Fachstudienberatung steht per Zoom für Fragen zu den Studiengängen zur Verfügung.

The "International Women in Maths Day" on 12 May is a great opportunity to celebrate women in mathematics and make their achievements more visible. At Mathematics Münster, we are celebrating digitally with several virtual events throughout the month of May: scientific talks, social events, workshops and more. Everybody who is interested is invited to a free streaming of the inspiring documentary "Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem".
 

Das war der Girls' Day 2021: Am 22. April nahmen 17 Schülerinnen aus ganz Deutschland am digitalen Angebot des Exzellenzclusters Mathematik Münster und des Fachbereichs Mathematik und Informatik teil. Die Mischung aus Informationen aus erster Hand und Mitmach-Aktionen kam gut an.

Around 160 participants watched the livestream with Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wirth talking about mathematics and medical imaging. If you have missed the livestream or would like to listen to the lecture again, you will find the video recording (in German) on our websites.

"Mathematics for a Better World" - this is the theme of this year's International Day of Mathematics. A good example is medical progress: mathematics makes important contributions, for example for medical imaging. Get some insights into this research topic of Mathematics Münster - and join the global online celebration!

Today's International Women's Day is a good opportunity to draw attention to some interesting and inspiring links:

Moderne Technik erlaubt den Blick in den Körper, ohne ihn zu öffnen. Es wird sozusagen berechnet, wie der Mensch von innen aussieht. Um die entsprechenden Technologien zu entwickeln, bedurfte es einiger fundamentaler mathematischer Erkenntnisse. Einen Einblick gibt Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wirth in seinem Online-Vortrag "Blick in den Körper: Über das Inverse und medizinische Bildgebung" am Mittwoch, 24. März 2021, 19:30 Uhr, im Livestream. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich eingeladen.

If you have fun solving questions with a scientific background during Advent, you should click on the WWU Online Advent Calendar [de]. There is also a maths question included! For children, teenagers and school classes there are several online math advent calendars, which offer a new tricky puzzle every day.

Last Friday the virtual "Mathenacht" of our Cluster of Excellence and the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" (University of Bonn) took place for the first time. Many participants followed the workshops and lectures via Zoom. [de]
 

Scientists of our Cluster of Excellence and the "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics" of the University of Bonn will show in workshops and lectures (in German) the fascination of mathematics.

In September, we organized the first virtual edition of the public lecture series "Brücken in der Mathematik". Around 200 participants watched the livestream with Prof. Dr. Martin Hils and Prof. Dr. Matthias Löwe talking about paradoxical phenomena in mathematics. If you have missed the livestream or would like to listen to the lecture again, you will find the video recording (in German) on our website.

The world - especially the world of mathematics - is full of mysteries. Particularly interesting and exciting are those that yield unexpected results that run counter to our intuition. Such thought experiments are the subject of the lecture "Paradoxe Phänomene in der Mathematik" which will be held online on 29 September 2020, 7:30 pm, in German. The Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster invites everyone who is interested.

Mathematics Münster now has its own YouTube channel! The episodes from our inspiring interview series "Behind the Science" can now be found there. More videos will follow. Subscribe to the channel and spread the word!

Informing the public, in an easy-to-understand way, about developments and results in the area of research has long been an integral part of knowledge transfer at universities, including the University of Münster. The current issue of the university newspaper wissenIleben deals with faculties and multipliers who are themselves undertaking science communication - for example our Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster.

Meet Mathematics Münster's female professors! In short texts and interviews, you will learn more about their research, their careers and which aspects of being a mathematician they find particularly beautiful.

We are participating in the worldwide celebrations in a digital way: Gain interesting insights into the work of our female professors, postdocs and PhD students of Mathematics Münster and take part in the online film event "Secrets of the Surface" about the life of Fields medalist Maryam Mirzakhani.

Happy Pi-Day! Today the International Day of Mathematics is celebrated for the first time. Discover exciting information and videos about the theme „Mathematics is Everywhere”!

Today's International Women's Day is a good opportunity to give insights into our plans for the "International Women in Maths Day 2020". Around May 12th, the date of birth of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first and so far only female winner of the Fields Medal, a variety of activities will take place.

++ Update 18 March 2020: Due to the corona pandemic, the planned internal and public events unfortunately have to be postponed to next year. ++

In order to reduce the risk of infection by the Corona Virus, the Rectorate of the University of Münster is cancelling external, non-curricular events until the end of March.These events of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster are affected: school competition "Day of Mathematics" and public event "Mathematics is everywhere" on 14 March and the Girls' Day on 26 March.

We celebrate the 1st International Day of Mathematics with two events: In the morning there will be the competition "Tag der Mathematik" [de] for highschool students and teachers, in the afternoon we offer a public event in the City Centre of Münster: Using exciting examples, Prof. Dr. Michael Joachim, Prof. Dr. Arnulf Jentzen and Prof. Dr. Martin Huesmann will show in short lectures (in German!) how mathematics shapes our everyday lives. The event takes place at 16:30 to 18:30 in JO 101, Johannisstr. 4.
 

Girls go Mathematics! The Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster and the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science invite girls to gain insights into university and the work of mathematicians - a short lecture and lunch in the "Mensa" included. Register now! [de]

The public event on 7 January 2020 dealt with "Geometry, Analysis and Gravity". Prof. Dr. Gerhard Huisken (University of Tübingen) took more than 200 visitors on a journey through 2000 years of the history of science. [de]

Um noch mehr Schülerinnen und Schüler für Mathematik zu begeistern, arbeitet der Exzellenzcluster Mathematik Münster jetzt eng mit MExLab ExperiMINTe und dem zdi-Zentrum Münster zusammen.

If you want to solve tricky questions with a scientific background during Advent, you should click on the WWU Online Advent Calendar [de]. There is also a mathematical question hidden behind one of the doors. For children, teenagers and school classes, the website "Maths in Advent" is recommended. Every day you can find new puzzles for different ages.

MM-scientist Prof. Dr. Matthias Löwe is not only an enthusiastic stochastic, but also a writer. He writes poetry, short stories and crime thrillers with local colour. A portrait can be found in the current issue of the university newspaper "wissen I leben". [de]

On 7 November around 17,000 prospective students will take the opportunity to gather information at the "Hochschultag Münster". The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a wide range of input. In short lectures the visitors can get a first impression of the study programmes. [de]

The first speaker of the new public series "Brücken in der Mathematik" was Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Lück from the University of Bonn. His lecture was entitled "The Language, the Fascination and the Meaning of Mathematics". The topologist gave many entertaining examples.

The Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster starts a new lecture series that is explicitly addressed to mathematical laymen (in german language).