Outreach

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".