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In the event of a severe heart attack, immature immune cells are released into the bloodstream from the bone marrow. A research team led by the University of Münster has demonstrated that the maturity level of neutrophils can be used to determine the short-term risk of death, and this can be assessed through a simple blood test.

Researchers at the University of Münster and Ruhr University Bochum have demonstrated for the first time in real time that the body’s own defence cells use catecholamines – neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline – to communicate via the same chemical signals as nerve cells. This discovery opens up a new understanding of how the immune system is regulated.

Professor Lydia Sorokin from the Institute of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry has been awarded an ‘ERC Proof of Concept Grant’ worth 150,000 euros to further develop a new model of the blood-brain barrier for use in research.

A new publication presents, for the first time, an overview of the teaching activities at the University of Münster. The faculty portraits invite you to experience the conviction that university instruction is a key pillar of higher education.

Chemist Seraphine Wegner conducts research in the field of synthetic biology and aims to understand and control biological processes. She is working on this with her international research team. A portrait.

When the first heatwave of the year sweeps through the city and relief from the heat becomes hard to find, there's one thing you can be sure of: the Leonardo Campus Run is just around the corner. This running event, organised by University Sports Münster, once again coincided with the summer weather. Around 3,000 runners braved the sun and temperatures at the 24th edition of the event.

The physician and cell biologist Prof Sara Wickström has been awarded the the €1 million Körber European Science Prize. She discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which cells perceive their environment. Sara Wickström is director at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine and a member of the “Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre” at the University of Münster.

At this year’s University summer party, guests can look forward to live music and a festive atmosphere amidst the fascinating world of plants at the Botanical Garden.The Rectorate cordially invites all employees, their families and friends to its garden party on Friday, 3 July.

At the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Dr Colin Schulz focuses on digital and environmental transformation from a business administration perspective. At the same time, he demonstrates that he himself has struck an intriguing balance between continuity and change. In recognition of his academic achievements, Colin Schulz will receive the “Excellence in Research” prize on 9 July – a profile.

Dr. Valentina-Andrada Minea was unable to complete her PhD in Orthodox theology in her home country of Romania. She was awarded a scholarship to study in Germany, supervised by Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Großhans in systematic theology. Her thesis is entitled „Involving Anime in Interreligious Dialogue“. In this interview, she discusses the contribution that anime can make to interreligious dialogue.

Biologist Angelica Coculla is researching the internal circadian clock of fruit flies. Her latest studies show that the insects are able to reset their internal clock. As the molecular clock resets, the sleep-wake cycle returns.

Acquiring and disseminating knowledge has become increasingly important in almost every situation in life. But how can knowledge be effectively communicated? And in what way is data related to knowledge? These are some of the questions that students will be addressing in the new master’s degree programme “Knowledge and Communication”. Applications are being accepted until 15 July 2026.