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TU Dortmund University Launches New High-Performance Computer

TU Dortmund University has hosted “LiDO”, a central high-performance computer that forms a fundamental basis for successful research projects and is also used by other institutions in the region, for 20 years. On 17 March, the university, together with Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science, launched the fourth generation of LiDO. To set it up, the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) have allocated funds of €4.5 million.

Heidelberg University remains University of Excellence

Heidelberg University has convincingly defended its status as a University of Excellence. This means that the university will receive funding for another seven years in order to continue strengthening its scientific and scholarly performance capability based on a strategic concept for the whole institution.

University of Cologne Researcher Jane Reznick from the CECAD Research Cluster of Excellence on Aging Receives Prestigious ERC ‘Proof of Concept’ Grant

The NEWHEART projects develop a new treatment option after heart attacks. European Research Council (ERC) funding of 150,000 euros over 18 months allows researchers to explore the commercial or societal potential of their work.

India Gateway

New TU Dortmund University Initiative Focuses on India

With “India Gateway”, TU Dortmund University aims to create a framework for long-term partnerships with Indian universities. In mid-January, Professor Manfred Bayer, President of TU Dortmund University, presented the initiative at the German Embassy in New Delhi, India’s capital city. The aim is to foster research collaboration, encourage Indian students to pursue a Master’s degree at TU Dortmund University and give domestic students in Germany a better understanding of India as a global economic partner.

News from the University of Cologne

University of Cologne: 16 Million Euros Funding for Two Collaborative Research Centres

The Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1310 ‘Predictability in Evolution’ and the CRC/Transregio 228 ‘Future Rural Africa’ will both receive follow-up funding from the German Research Foundation for the next four years.

News from Heidelberg University

Scholarships for Study + Summer School at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University Association is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2026 HAUS Scholarships at Heidelberg University! Scholarships are available for study at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level in 2026/27 and for the International Summer School of German Language and Culture in August 2026.

News from UA Ruhr

Future Energy Materials and Systems: Research Center Accelerates into Action

A Flying Start: At the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems of the University Alliance Ruhr, the materials of our energy future are being explored.