Outreach

We invite you to discover the world of mathematical research and get to know the people behind it!
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Events and activities

The Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster regularly invites you to public events and activities, most of which take place in Münster, while some are offered online. We look forward to your participation!

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Stories

This section is about the people behind mathematics: Who are the researchers? What are they working on, what paths have they taken, and what fascinates them most about mathematics?

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Insights

We have compiled a selection of texts, videos, and interviews to give you a deeper dive into mathematical topics.

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Partner institutions

Many of our projects and activities are developed in close collaboration with other institutions. An overview is provided here.

Latest outreach news

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"Von Regenbogen-Kreisen und dem Zufall in der Kombinatorik"

Video recording of Lisa Sauermann's public lecture available now

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]

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"NRW-Schülerakademie Mathematik und Informatik" visits Münster University

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.

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"Coming to Münster was one of the most significant turning points in my academic career"

Interview with Shirly Geffen

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. 

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Mathematik und medizinische Bildgebung

Benedikt Wirth sprach beim "SchlauRaum"

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.

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Discover the Maths Trail Münster

The "Maths Trail Münster" is a unique kind of sightseeing tour. It offers fascinating insights into Münster's history combined with mathematical puzzles. [de]

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Centre for Mathematics Münster

The research building for the new "Centre for Mathematics Münster" (CMM) is currently being built on the maths campus. Follow the progress of the construction work here.

"Epsilon": for children, teenagers and prospective students

"Epsilon" bundles the activities for school students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster. Through a newsletter and website, it shares news on events and other exciting opportunities for kids, teens, future students, and teachers. [de]