Good grades for Mechanical Engineering

robotFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg’s subjects Mechanical Engineering and Education Science are in the top group of the Centre for Higher Education’s (CHE) university ranking. This year the CHE examined the subjects engineering, linguistics, education science and psychology. more...

  • Alexander von Humboldt Professorship 2013

    Prof. PainterThe Alexander von Humboldt Foundation conferred Germany’s highest-endowed international research award, the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship 2013. Among the recipients: FAU’s nominee Prof. Dr. Oskar Painter. This marks the third time in a row that FAU’s nominee has been chosen. more...

  • Bavarian universities support dual careers

    cyclingAcademic careers demand a high degree of mobility – not only of the academics themselves, but also of their families. This is why 19 academic institutions in northern Bavaria have founded the Dual Career Netzwerk Nordbayern (Northern Bavarian Dual Career Network; DCNN), which helps the partners of appointed professors in their occupational change. The co-ordination centre is located at FAU. more...