How immune cells really migrate
Using a new measuring method, FAU researchers have been able to determine that immune cells also exert traction on surrounding tissue in order to pull themselves through particularly tight pores.
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Research
AI set to improve diagnostics on the basis of measurement data from blood samples
Vast quantities of information can be gained from blood samples today using modern testing methods. The process for evaluating this hoard of data is equally complex as is the ability to draw reliable conclusions from it to diagnose diseases.
Brain divides meal into different phases
The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. This is the conclusion of a recent study by FAU researchers.
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How are elections manipulated?
Seen on a global scale, the manipulation of elections is not a rare occurrence. But which points are particularly susceptible to manipulation before, during and after elections? An assessment by election law and human rights expert Prof. Dr. Michael Krennerich from FAU.
On first name terms with robots
The Bavarian Research Foundation and a Bavarian consortium from industry will jointly invest almost four million euros in the research consortium FORSocialRobots that is aimed at significantly improving the social skills of automated systems and robots. FAU-Prof. Dr. Jörg Franke will assume the role of speaker.
Survey: Investigation of Discrimination at FAU
We invite you to participate in our survey on workplace discrimination. Your experience can help us understand and combat workplace discrimination. For employees and working students of FAU.
Videos
FAU has its own YouTube channel for presenting the University in videos in German and English. Whether it’s information about our degree programs, interesting reports from research and teaching or videos about our events – visitors to our YouTube channel are always up to date with what’s going on.
A cup with the president
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#FAUwissenwollen
Image: Panthermedia/Peshkov Making science exciting and accessible to all
During a series of events each semester, ‘#FAUwissenwollen’ will involve different researchers presenting their current projects in simple terms and answering questions from the audience. The event is usually held in German -
Schlossgartenfest
Image: FAU/Georg Pöhlein The Schlossgartenfest at FAU is one of the largest and most beautiful garden parties in Europe. On the last Saturday in June, the President invites students, members and friends of the University, as well as high-profile guests from politics, business and academia, to come and dance and enjoy a fantastic evening in the Schlossgarten.
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Long Night of Sciences
Image: Georg Pöhlein Watch the world’s fastest computer tomography system display a 3D image of the human heart, or discover metals that are so light that they float in milk – with around 400 items on the programme, FAU runs the most events of all the contributors who take part in the Long Night of Sciences. It is held every two years in October.
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Dies academicus
Image: FAU/Georg Pöhlein Once a year on 4 November, FAU celebrates the date when the University was established in 1743. This was the day that Friedrichs-Universität was founded in Erlangen by Margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.
The exciting world of research clearly explained
Scientists and academics sit in their ivory towers and ponder things which no-one else understands? Far from it! Research explores the world around us and is meant to be experienced. FAU holds several events and has many ways of making research accessible, getting people involved, and inspiring interest in the fascinating world of science.
FAU’s Roman boats
Rowing like the Romans: Together with students, pupils and other volunteers, FAU researchers have recreated a full-size Roman patrol and convoy boat.
The Fridericiana Alexandrina Navis (F.A.N.) und the Danuvina alacris (D.V.C.)
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Instagram
Click on the image to visit our Instagram page See more of FAU: images of the University and various aspects of student life are posted on our Instagram feed several times a week. The University also reposts images from other Instagram users. You can find FAU under the name uni_fau and all images include the hashtags #unifau and #fau_germany.
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Click on the image to visit our Facebook page Facebook
From university events to interesting stories from the University: which student-related topics are people currently talking about? What are the most important upcoming events, from the Science Slam to the short film event to the faculty party?
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Youtube
Click on the image to visit FAU’s Youtube channel FAU has its own YouTube channel for presenting the University in videos in German and English. Whether it’s information about our degree programmes, interesting reports from research and teaching or videos about our events – visitors to our YouTube channel are always up to date with what’s going on.
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Twitter
Click on the image to visit our Twitter page If you never want to miss an important date again you can follow FAU on Twitter: www.twitter.com/unifau. FAU tweets all dates and events relevant for students.
Our Twitter channel in English, FAU_Germany, is dedicated to research. We use it to present FAU’s strength in research and innovation to the international scientific community and to the public. What research is FAU currently undertaking? Who is working on the research projects? Who does FAU collaborate with internationally? If you want to find out more about these and other research topics, FAU_Germany is the place to go.
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FAU Community
Click on the image to visit our FAU Community Current and previous members of FAU from all over the world use the free FAU alumni network to make contacts, discuss topics and keep up to date with what’s going on. Members receive the FAU Alumni newsletter once every two months.
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Xing
Click on the image to visit our Xing page Those seeking inspiration for their careers will find around 10,000 like-minded people on FAU’s group on the careers platform XING. FAU alumni, researchers, students and other FAU members from Germany and abroad all network via the site.
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LinkedIn
Click on the image to visit our Xing page Our English-language FAU LinkedIn group is aimed at members of FAU who would like to like to expand their network with research groups, companies and other FAU alumni all over the world.