Outreach

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

Upcoming public events:

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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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A journey to the International Mathematical Olympiad

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. 

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"Mathematik Münster" beim NRW-Tag

Vom 28. bis 30. August 2026 verwandelt sich die Innenstadt von Münster in ein riesiges Festivalgelände mit verschiedenen Bühnen und Themenmeilen. Auf der "Wissenschaftsmeile" an der Universitätsstraße sind Groß und  Klein beim "Mathematik Münster"-Zelt zu Knobelspielen und Gesprächen mit Wissenschaftler:innen und Studierenden vom Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik eingeladen.

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New Episode of "On a Tangent"

with Raquel Murat García

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.

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Maths research on board of the "MS Wissenschaft"

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.

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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]