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

Events
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International Women in Maths Day 2026

Programme 11 – 13 May 2026

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!

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Glimpses into the careers of women in mathematics

Girls' Day impressions

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.

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Abel Prize for Gerd Faltings

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. 

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Discovering maths through play and puzzles

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".

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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]