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Professor Kathrin Mädler explores new ways of treating the common complaint of diabetes – with success. The professor from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Bremen has been awarded the 2012 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter prize for young researchers worth a total of 60,000 euros. The…

The University of Bremen will get a new Rector. On 14th December 2011 the Academic Council of the University of Bremen elected Professor Bernd Scholz-Reiter as future Rector. In the second round of voting he received 14 of the 22 votes cast. Runner up was Professor Arnim von Gleich with seven votes;…

“Research-based learning from the outset – heterogeneity as potential” (ForstA): That is the title of the winning application submitted by the University of Bremen within the context of a competitive call for proposals published by the Gemeinsamen Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK). In the period 2012 –…

Hockenheimring – synonymous for tight bends, screeching engines, and tense excitement. For the 20 students belonging to the Bremergy teams at the University of Bremen, though, the name Hockenheimring has a very special “ring” about it. Next summer they want to take part in the international “Formula…

The idea is almost too simple. Instead of using conventional metal or plastic screws in the treatment of cruciate ligament ruptures, in future it will be possible to use screws made out of bioceramics with bone-like properties. Materials researcher Prof. Kurosch Rezwan from the University of Bremen…

A solid school education and vocational training are vital requirements for a successful career. This is not so much of a problem for high school graduates, who can usually choose freely between university studies and a good training job. However, did you know there are also many ways for people…

As of the beginning of the winter semester, students can benefit from a new service: temporarily unoccupied rooms differing in equipment and size can be used as working rooms either by study groups or individuals. The rooms can be found via Stud.IP. A new feature is that they can be evaluated. This…

The University of Bremen has long enjoyed an international reputation in the field of marine sciences. True to this tradition, recently a new center was founded for research and education in the area of marine ecological processes. “Bremen Marine Ecology – Center for Research and Education”, BreMarE…