Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technische Fakultät

WomenInSTEMM 🚀

Join us on September 29th for an inspiring afternoon with Lea Schmocker and Dr. Juliane Handschuh.
Featuring practical insights, interactive discussion, a panel with women at different career stages and networking opportunities. 💡

When? September 29th, 2026 | 2pm – 5.15 pm | followed by a get-together

Where? Blue Box, Freyeslebenstraße 1

Language: English

All women students, scientists & academic support staff are cordially invited.

The event also serves as a prelude to the Women in Science Conference at the Faculty of Science, being held from September 30th-October 2nd, 2026.
Deadline for abstract submission: August 30th ⏳️

We are looking forward to you joining us!

Further information and registration:
➡️ go.fau.de/WomenInSTEMM

(Images: Slide 2 (top to bottom) Jan Schmocker, Giulia Iannicelli | Slide 3 (top to bottom) Juliane Handschuh, Giulia Iannicelli)

From single PFAS molecules to microplastics - magnetic nanoparticles for cleaner water! 🌊

How can persistent pollutants be removed from water more effectively?

Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Marcus Halik at the Chair of Polymer Materials at FAU, together with colleagues from Uniklinikum Erlangen and the Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority (LGL), have developed functionalized magnetic nanoparticles that efficiently remove forever chemicals (PFAS) from water. 🧲

The team from Prof. Halik, including Johannes Voß and Linda Rockmann, showed that the technology works not only for individual PFAS molecules but also for fluorine-containing microplastics.
Once the pollutants bind to the iron oxide nanoparticles, they can simply be removed using a magnet. The particles are non-toxic, scalable and can even be reused, depending on their functionalization.

The researchers also tested the method under real-world conditions.
They successfully reduced PFAS concentrations in contaminated drinking water below the new German limit and removed fluorine-containing microplastics from river water and wastewater.

This innovative approach could help make water treatment more effective and sustainable. 🌱

We look forward to seeing the impact of this promising research!

More information:
go.fau.de/1eada

Spitzenleistung made at FAU: Das Team „FAUltier“ gewinnt die weltweit größte Studierenden-Supercomputer-Challenge! 💻🏆

Fünf Studierende der Technischen Fakultät der FAU haben bei der Asian Supercomputer Challenge (ASC) in China beeindruckt und sich als bestes internationales Team den „First Prize“ gesichert.
Damit setzten sie sich gegen zahlreiche Teams aus aller Welt durch. 💪

Ob KI, Klimamodellierung oder Quantensimulation – die Studierenden mussten einen selbst aufgebauten Hochleistungsrechner unter strengen Energiegrenzen optimal einsetzen und komplexe wissenschaftliche Aufgaben meistern. Neben technischem Know-how waren dabei auch Teamgeist, Kreativität und starke Nerven gefragt.

Der Erfolg des Teams zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie exzellente Lehre, gezielte Nachwuchsförderung und Leidenschaft für Forschung an der FAU zusammenwirken. Seit Jahren werden Studierende durch das Department Informatik und das NHR@FAU auf internationale Wettbewerbe vorbereitet - mit großem Erfolg. 🏅

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Lorenz Löwe, Anton Wiede, Malte Fischer, Frederik Janssen, Adrian Lachmann und ihre Betreuerin Melanie Heckel zu dieser herausragenden Leistung! 🎊

Du hast eine geniale Geschäftsidee oder möchtest herausfinden, ob aus deinem Geistesblitz mehr werden kann? 💡⚡️

Dann komm zur Pop-up Gründungsberatung an der FAU Tech und sprich ganz unkompliziert mit Gründungsexpertin Bianca.

Wann? Do., 9. Juli 2026, 10-14 Uhr
Wo? Studien-Service-Center der Technischen Fakultät (SSC Tech), MHB-Gebäude, Erwin-Rommel-Str. 60

Egal, ob deine Idee noch ganz am Anfang steht oder schon konkreter ist, komm einfach ohne Anmeldung vorbei. Die Beratung ist kostenlos, vertraulich und offen für Studierende, Forscherinnen und Forscher aller Fakultäten.

Bring deine Ideen mit - wir freuen uns auf dich!

Rückmeldung für das WiSe 26/27! 💻

Vom 01. bis 08. Juli 2026 müssen sich alle Studierenden der FAU für das Wintersemester 2026/27 zurückmelden.

Dies geschieht durch die Überweisung des Semesterbeitrags von 82€.
Die Überweisungsdaten findet ihr in der Mail der Studierendenverwaltung oder auch auf Campo.

Mehr Infos:
fau.de/studium/studienorganisation/studierendenangelegenheiten/rueckmeldung-und-semesterbeitrag/

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Re-registration for winter semester 26/27! 💻

From 1st to 8th of July 2026 all students of FAU must re-register for the winter semester 2026/27.

This is done by paying the semester contribution of 82€. You can find the transfer details in the mail from the Student Records Office or on Campo.

More info:
fau.eu/studying/organizing-your-studies-and-where-to-go-for-advice/student-affairs/re-registration-and-semester-contribution/

       

Game-changer for organic solar cell research unlocked! 🔐

Electrons are the key to understanding the inner workings of these innovative materials.
Our researchers at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, in collaboration with Forschungszentrum Jülich and DESY, have made a groundbreaking discovery: Using three-dimensional electron diffraction (3D ED), electrons can provide both local and averaged structural information, revolutionizing the field of organic solar cells.💡

With careful dose management, structural information can be unlocked without damaging the delicate molecular order.
This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for the development of efficient and sustainable energy systems. This method is complementary to existing techniques with X-Ray.

The work has been published in the renowned journal Nature Communications. Check it out now!
📖 DOI 10.1038/s41467-026-70690-y

(Images: FAU/CENEM)

Empowering people with disabilities! 🦾

We're thrilled to announce that the project "GraspAgain" at Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering has received funding over 960,000 euros from the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). 🌟

As you may recall the project is a groundbreaking initiative that combines cutting-edge research and technology to create a wearable device that can detect and interpret hand movements.
This device will allow people with disabilities to perform everyday tasks with ease, such as grasping and manipulating objects, and even communicate with others.

We're proud to have been a part of the journey so far and look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have on the lives of those who need it most. 💫

Du hast Fernweh oder Lust auf ein neues spannendes Kapitel in deinem Studi-Leben?
Und du studierst an der Technischen Fakultät der FAU?

Dann komm zu unserer Veranstaltung “Hello World” und informiere dich über deine Möglichkeiten für ein Auslandssemester. 🌍

Wann? Mittwoch, 20.05., 16.30 Uhr - 18 Uhr
Wo? Hörsaal H12, Cauerstraße 11

Bring deine Fragen sowie deine Freundinnen und Freunde mit – wir freuen uns auf euch.

Weitere Infos unter:
tf.fau.de/studium/international/wege-ins-ausland/

You are a new student to our Faculty of Engineering? Then this event is for you! ✨️

At the Faculty of Engineering Day on April 9th, you receive important information about your study program and get the change to get to know your fellow students and our campus. 🙌
The event is part of the FAU Welcome Week and focused on international students.

Registration is not needed.
Exception: Guided library tour.

We'll be waiting for you with pretzles and drinks! 🥨

More details: https://go.fau.de/1die-