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Researchers have investigated a new molecule that can be used to increase the lifetime of organic solar cells considerably – while also making them more efficient.

FAU has an excellent international reputation. This is reflected in the large number of renowned international researchers who choose FAU as their host university as part of a fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

This year Erlangen hosted the 17th International Comic-Salon – a unique combination of all possible events connected with art and comics: exhibitions, workshops, comic books fair and cosplay. Read more on the student blog meineFAU.

FAU researchers have discovered a mechanism that stops chronic inflammation.

Another FAU researcher has succeeded in securing funding from the European Union amid tough competition. Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Steinrück, Chair of Physical Chemistry II, has been awarded one of the sought-after ERC Advanced Grants worth 2.5 million euros.

A little girl from Syria has finally had a heart defect corrected thanks to support from Erlangen. A dedicated acquaintance was able to get Raghad and her father to Germany where the association 'Erlangen hilft' provided them with valuable support over a period of several months.

On June 15-16, 2016 the students of the FAU will have a chance to participate in real life politics – Hochschulwahl. This article on the student blog meineFAU offers some interesting insights and facts.

For universities in Iraq, remaining a part of international research and staying up-to-date with developments in teaching despite sanctions, war and chaos is essential. FAU is helping them to ensure this is possible.

In order to study at FAU, refugees are required to learn German. The Association for Promoting Internationalisation at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg is supporting 24 refugees taking part in German language courses with a donation of 7200 euros.

The Italian and French consuls general have visited FAU President Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger and signed the University's Golden Book.