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New publication: "Twelve Months, Twelve People - Portraits 2023"

With the publication "Twelve Months, Twelve People - Portraits 2023", the Office of Communication and Public Relations introduces some outstanding people of the past year. Based on their expertise, their role at the university and their successes, the people portrayed exemplify the research, teaching and transfer ideas that make up the university of Münster.

The IceCube laboratory at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica houses the computers that collect the raw data.<address>© Felipe Pedreros, IceCube/NSF</address>
© Felipe Pedreros, IceCube/NSF

Neutrino researchers meet at the University of Münster

Around 220 of the physicists involved in the "IceCube" experiment are meeting for the first time in Münster from 18 to 22 March for the spring conference of the IceCube collaboration. Spokesperson Ignacio Taboada reports on the progress of the research.

<address>© DFG/David Ausserhofer</address>
© DFG/David Ausserhofer

Leibniz Prize for Eva Viehmann – insights into her research

Prof. Dr. Eva Viehmann, investigator at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, has been awarded the Leibniz Prize 2024 for her influential work on arithmetic algebraic geometry as part of the Langlands Programme. Mathematicians from Eva Viehmann's research environment, provide insights into this complex field of research. Their contributions for mathematical laypersons, maths students and the mathematical community allow an approach in several stages.

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The fellowship programme “Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship” (MDC) at the University of Münster will receive one million euros from the European Union (EU).<address>© Uni MS - Robert Matzke</address>
© Uni MS - Robert Matzke

Fellowship Initiative Receives EU COFUND Funding

The fellowship programme “Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship” (MDC) at the University of Münster will receive one million euros from the European Union (EU). As the highest-ranking project with top marks (100%), the MDC initiative is one of only two programmes nationwide that have been selected for the “COFUND Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions” (MSCA).

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© Uni MS

All appointed professors at a glance

The University of Münster appointed 21 professors last year. Where did they work before? What are their main areas of research? We introduce you to the newly appointed professors with a short portrait and a photo.

The University of Münster is profoundly committed to the fundamental values of democracy.<address>© Feng Yu - stock.adobe.com</address>
© Feng Yu - stock.adobe.com

Statement: A call for strengthening democratic values and the rule of law

The University of Münster is profoundly committed to the fundamental values of democracy. The University management and Senate fully endorse the statement issued by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK): “Liberal democracy and the rule of law are the immovable pillars of our country and its institutions. They are also an essential prerequisite for the existence of a competitive and internationally compatible German higher education system.”

TRIS-degrading bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas were discovered in the wastewater treatment plant in Coerde and in various other plants in the region. This degradation capability was transferred to another Pseudomonas strain in the laboratory, as indicated by the green fluorescence.<address>© Uni MS - Johannes Holert</address>
© Uni MS - Johannes Holert

Microbiologist Bodo Philipp on the adaptability of micro-organisms

Münster's wastewater contains bacteria that can decompose a substance called "TRIS", which is frequently used in laboratories - a team led by Prof Dr Bodo Philipp discovered this by chance and unravelled the metabolic pathway, which is new in evolutionary terms.

Guests can network during the CERes kick-off event.<address>© Uni MS - Peter Leßmann</address>
© Uni MS - Peter Leßmann

Inaugural event of the CERes

Under the motto “Arrived yet? Doctroal and post doctoral researchers‘ journeys in flux”, the “Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers” (CERes) invites you to its opening event on March 6. A ceremony, various program items on the topic of graduate support and an interactive exhibition await guests from 11 am. Registration is required.

After the outbreak of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, a collective slump in well-being was measurable internationally.<address>© Photographee.eu - stock.adobe.com</address>
© Photographee.eu - stock.adobe.com

Mental health impaired internationally following the outbreak of war in Ukraine

The outbreak of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine led internationally to a collective collapse in well-being - regardless of individual characteristics. However, personality traits are decisive in the recovery from this shock. These are the results of a study led by Julian Scharbert and Prof. Dr. Mitja Back from the University of Münster, published in "Nature Communications".

Nikolaus-Thomas<address>© MM/vl</address>
© MM/vl

Thomas Nikolaus is a new spokesperson for the “Mathematics Münster” Cluster of Excellence

Thomas Nikolaus, Professor of Theoretical Mathematics at the University of Münster, was elected as a new spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence "Mathematics Münster". He succeeds Prof. Christopher Deninger, who held the position jointly with Prof. Mario Ohlberger since the Cluster began its work in 2019. Mario Ohlberger continues in the position.

<address>© HI MS/Ellermann & NRW.Global Business/Jan Tepass</address>
© HI MS/Ellermann & NRW.Global Business/Jan Tepass

Interview: Female Role Models as Inspiration

Women are underrepresented in science worldwide, especially in the forward-looking STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This is highlighted by the “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” on February 11th. The researchers Dr Katrin Junghans and Dr Annika Buchheit report on opportunities and challenges for female scientists and give helpful hints in scientific career planning.

Dr. Markus Seidel<address>© Centre for the Philosophy of Science (ZfW) - Sebastian Stachorra</address>
© Centre for the Philosophy of Science (ZfW) - Sebastian Stachorra

“Debates on restrictions are old”

One special form of freedom is academic freedom in the arts and sciences, as laid down in Article 5, Section 2 of Germany’s Basic Law. The first sentence states: “Arts and sciences, research and teaching are free.” In an interview, Dr. Markus Seidel explains this special freedom, which is enormously important for universities.

<address>© Uni MS - Robert Matzke</address>
© Uni MS - Robert Matzke

Excellence Strategy: Two clusters submit proposals

The first decisions have been made in the second round of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments to further strengthen top-level research at universities in Germany. The University of Münster is submitting two proposals for its two existing Clusters of Excellence "Mathematics Münster" and "Religion and Politics" to the German Research Foundation by August 22. A decision on funding will be made in May 2025.

The painting entitled “Liberty Leading the People” by the French painter Eugène Delacroix is an icon of the (French) freedom movement. It deals with the fights on the barricades in the 1830 July Revolution in Paris – a brief but intense and violent conflict between citizens and the authorities.<address>© Eugène Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People, 1830, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons</address>
© Eugène Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People, 1830, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Unfreedom too has its advantages

The “Wissenschaftsjahr 2024” (Science Year 2024) is all about freedom. It might seem absurd to write about lack of freedom and try to find something positive in it. However, especially with regard to climate change, it seems appropriate to think about which individual freedoms should be compromised in order to achieve a greater goal.

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