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You won’t find a fairy tale. You will find your future!

What comes to mind when you hear the term ivory tower? To be honest, we think of Rapunzel or elves.

The bad news: we have neither. The good news: we have neither. What we do have, are lecturers, students, and researchers who are all involved in real life, working to develop the ideas of tomorrow together with industry Open-Minded 4 Partners and Networks 24 experts from the realms of science and business. We like when people turn our heads. We set high standards. Because we think in terms of possibilities Preferably as a team. Sounds to good to be true? Here’s proof: instead of limitations. www.elfenbein-den-elefanten.de Culture and Living 30 Research and Teaching 8 We set the rhythm together. We like to get to the bottom of things. And hit the right notes for everyone.

Open-Minded We like when people turn our heads. Because we think in terms of possibilities instead of limitations.

We. Together.

We admit, the Ruhr metropolis is not New York City. But and students from all over the world. You find yourself in a it‘s pretty close. Walking across the two campuses of the big melting pot, the melting pot UDE. University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), you meet scientists We explicitly promote exchange – of knowledge, of per- spectives, of talents. We maintain partnerships with many Universities – from China to Brunei to Peru. And we promote Education: Equal opportunities for everyone © mert.photo © mobility within Europe – for example in cooperation with our How can we create fair education? How can we support every For these reasons, we are pioneers and sought after experts over 200 ERASMUS partner universities in almost 30 countries. motivated talent on their way to a successful degree, inde- of society‘s advancement. We have already set our university pendent of gender, ethnic, or social background? How can up for the future and made it fairer, more diverse, and more Just like the region, our university is dynamic, ambitious, and we, for example, support women in science even better? flexible. For example, with practice-oriented advanced ever changing. In more and more areas, we are counted among training degrees, a flexible child care system, and part time the strongest research universities in Germany. Because re- These are questions that move and motivate us. Therefore, studies for young people with a career, or with responsibilities search and teaching are closely intertwined, our students gain we not only talk about equal opportunities, we live them. We in child care or caring for a family member. access to new scientific discoveries without delay. were the first university in Germany to create a vice-rectorate for diversity management. We always keep our goals in sight: To offer the best possible Our university is in a strong position that we plan to develop education to every individual, and inspire everybody to further in the future. We want to promote the diverse poten- Students with migration backgrounds, international students, greatness. And you can tell from our many certifications that tials gathered here even better and more effectively. That way and first-generation students are especially supported through we’re already doing pretty well. everybody profits – science, economy and society. custom-made programs to make education accessible across www.uni-due.de/bif the board. A stroll across our two campuses will prove it. Here you meet ambitious talents from all over the world – people from the Ruhr metropolis with diverse educational backgrounds. A variety that enriches us. © mert.photo © 8 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 9

Research and Teaching © mert.photo © We like to get to the bottom of things. Especially in research and teaching.

Dipl.-Ing. Claudia Weise, Scientifi c Assistant Fluid Dynamics 10 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 11

Research and Teaching: Our starting lineup in terms of teamwork, but also create freedom. Because out- Talents, of course, need role models. Someone like Prof. Dr. standing results are often also based on the accomplishments Marc Levine, who came to Duisburg-Essen in 2009 as one of Soccer, some say, is the religion of the Ruhr metropolis. Science: The brightest minds of single scientists. the first four Alexander von Humboldt-Professors. Or like the Even so, it is purely coincidental that our starting lineup is Maybe not all roads lead to Duisburg-Essen. But many do. UDE-scientists that have been awarded a European Research also made up of eleven stars with various talents. In eleven The UDE attracts inventors and technicians, number jugglers But most importantly, research at the UDE does not happen Council Grant (ERC-Grant) by the European Research Council. departments, we bring people into play that are very different and word artists. in a vacuum. We deliberately interlock research and teaching Or like our dedicated scientists who are members of the re- in character, field of expertise, and background. This interplay as closely as we can. Scientists at the University of Duisburg- view boards of the German Research Foundation (DFG). and cooperation is what develops creativity and strong dynamics. We research and teach to develop sustainable designs and Essen share their insights and results immediately with the solutions for our ever-changing society. We can access a students. In this way, we build a giant internal web of scientific Together we have increased our disbursed third-party funds The 11 faculties of the UDE: vast pool of knowledge from our eleven departments to find knowledge that everyone can and should log into. by over 50% to about 110 million euros since 2007. In this way, . Humanities solutions for questions like: What would a sustainable energy we have gained ten points in the DFG-research ranking. We . Social Sciences supply look like? How does globalization affect our lives? What We want to provide incentives for the brightest minds to take are proud of our accomplishments. But not nearly satisfied. . Educational Sciences can we do to better diagnose and heal diseases with new the path to Duisburg-Essen. Today and in the future. www.uni-due.de/en/research . Economics and Business Administration methods and drugs? Which new opportunities for industry and . Mercator School of Management everyday life do new materials provide? Which ways lead to a Research: Promoting young academics

. Mathematics successful education system that is internationally competitive? On the way to the top: In past years, we have continually © .shock/Veer . Physics improved our research results, and now belong to the group . Chemistry The UDE offers an environment for established as well as of universities with the strongest research profiles in Germany. . Biology aspiring scientists that allows for personal development and . Engineering progress. In research associations and various projects of the We especially count on young academics. The chance of get- . Medicine German Research Foundation (DFG), the Federal Ministry ting a junior professorship is great for hopeful talents at UDE. of Education and Research (BMBF) and the EU, we practice Since 2008 our young scientists have also drawn attention in www.uni-due.de/en/faculties.php excellent fundamental as well as applied research. We think Emmy Noether-Research Groups, and furthermore have won several Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prizes. © University of Duisburg-Essen 12 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 13 Select Around the globe countless new universities are founded every Main research areas: Lucky number five day. But only a select few manage to be listed in the renowned Broad base, strong peaks: The University of Duisburg-Essen has developed five interdisciplinary research clusters, in which Times Higher Education ranking of the best universities our scientists accomplish outstanding work. under 50 years old. UDE was one of only four German universities Choice On the ballot, you can included in this ranking in 2013. It is now one of the „rising stars“ usually choose from among Nanosciences counted among the top 100 of the world. 20 parties. At our university, Since 2005, the Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen The Center for Medical Biotechnology aims to shed light on you can choose from about (CENIDE) has coordinated the research and teaching activ- the molecular mechanisms of diseases and use the findings 200 degrees, which all ities of our university that explore the nanodimension, in the to develop new medical procedures and drugs. Numerous represent one thing: natural sciences and engineering as well as in medicine. One workgroups of the ZMB combine basic and applied bio- competence. focus is the field of “NanoEnergy”, centered at the unique new medical sciences. research building NanoEnergieTechnikZentrum, NETZ. The Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Interdisciplinary research is not just a term, but is filled with is dedicated to the advancement of magnetic resonance One nanometer measures the billionth part of life in research centers (SFB) and priority programs, BMBF-, imaging (MRI) for both cognitive neuroscience and medical

© mert.photo © one millimeter. The area of the research building, Ziel2-, and EU-projects. diagnosis and treatment. Located on the grounds of the „NanoEnergieTechnikZentrum, NETZ“ measures UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Zollverein, the centerpiece www.uni-due.de/cenide EqualityEquality at 3,900 m². Here, researchers from science and of the institute is a state-of-the-art 7 Tesla whole-body MRI. Less than 100 women are part of the board industry jointly produce tiny nanoparticles, www.uni-due.de/zmb of directors of all 30 DAX-companies. Over Biomedical Sciences analyze them, and develop direct applications in www.hahn-institute.de 100 female professors already teach at the energy management. Here we bring together basic research in the natural sciences University of Duisburg-Essen. and engineering with research at the university hospital. This main research area is comprised of the Center for Medical

Prof. Dr. phil. nat. Shirley Knauer Biotechnology (ZMB) and the Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Centre for Medical Biotechnology (ZMB) Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 14 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 15

Urban Systems tion-based. The world-class experts of IN-EAST, the largest Sustainable concepts for the future of cities – our departments university institute of modern East Asian studies in Germany, of engineering, economics, humanities, and natural and so- address societal, political, and economic questions regarding cial sciences are working towards this goal. Several research East Asia with a focus on Japan and China. groups find ideal working conditions in the Ruhr metropolis, www.gcr21.org/en/ the largest network of cities in Germany. The Center for www.uni-due.de/in-east Logistics and Traffic (ZLV) and the Center for Water and En- vironmental Research (ZWU) are two research institutes that connect a variety of scientists and allow for an interdisciplinary Empirical Research in Education research environment outside of department boundaries. Providing teachers with improved methods to give better support to their students. This main research area aims to www.uni-due.de/zlv develop a progressive education system. The Centre for www.uni-due.de/zwu Teacher Training (ZLB) plays a central role. Here, the development and adaptation of the relevant guidelines for teacher Transformation of Contemporary Societies training of the UDE takes place. Furthermore, the center When social processes counteract the workings of established designs instruments for quality development and quality social institutions, we call these phenomena the dissolution assurance in teacher training. Heckmann Stefanie © of borders. We can observe this dissolution of borders in many modern societies today. The object of the focal research area The Centre for Empirial Research in Education (ZeB) aims is accordingly to research new forms of the building of order to achieve an interdisciplinary cooperation between Education in the context of a border-less world. At the Käte Hamburger and Research, Psychology, Teaching Methodology and the Kolleg/Center for Global Cooperation Research (GCR21), a faculties. team of brilliant scientists analyzes the possibilities of global www.uni-due.de/zeb/Home.shtml cooperation. Interdisciplinary, practice-related, and applica- www.zlb.uni-due.de © mert.photo © 16 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 17 © mert.photo ©

University hospital: Medical lighthouse Central scientific institutes: Progress ahead Their main goal is to explore the interplay between mathe- A valuable advantage of location: The strong ties between the Arithmetic, gender differences, and scientific digital com- matics and communication engineering. university and the university hospital. 27 clinics and 20 insti- munication – these are just three topic areas our scientists tutes make the hospital a big player in the Ruhr metropolis. explore in the central scientific institutes at the University of . paluno – The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology In its interdisciplinary research areas of genetic medicine, Duisburg-Essen: Basic as well as applied research and bilateral cooperation immunology, and infectiology, and with a focus on three main with the industry are combined within paluno. Here com- areas of research, namely cardiovascular system, oncology, . CCSS – Center for Computational Sciences and Simulation puter scientists and software developers in research and and transplantation, the university hospital sets standards. The CCSS is a platform for interdisciplinary activity groups service projects develop projections that transform complex in the areas of computer based sciences and arithmetic, software systems from theory into practice with partners in Many specialists of the university hospital work together in comprised of mathematicians, engineers, and natural scien- all of Europe the West German Tumor Center (WTZ). Built in 1967, the tists. At the CCSS, they are able to work with the super- WTZ is one of the top ten oncological centers in Germany. computer CrayXT6m. . KWI – Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities The new age of German genome research also began in Essen. The Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI) Starting in 2012, our specialists in human genetics have been . EKfG – Essen College of Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary and inter-university research college pursuing the question of how genes can be programed within The EKfG carries out research on gender relationships in of UDE as well as the Ruhr University Bochum and the TU cells as part of the German Epigenome Programme (DEEP). institutions and organizations, in education and media, Dortmund. The task of the KWI is to promote cultural re- The university hospital in Essen, together with Saarbrücken, and in history and politics. The goal is to gain concrete search, international exchange, and intercultural dialogue. is one of the two locations where DNA methylation cards knowledge for real life applications. Multidisciplinary and practice oriented, the scientists work are made. on questions of modern culture, for example the relationship . IEM – Institute for Experimental Mathematics between culture and industry, or the societal responsibilities www.uniklinikum-essen.de The IEM enables mathematicians, communication engineers, of science. and computer specialists to work together under one roof. © Hardy Welsch, Hürth 18 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 19

Associated Institutes: Please connect . IWW – Water center Broaden your scientific perspective: A total of 12 associated www.iww-online.de institutes of the University of Duisburg-Essen are important . KI Ruhr – Confucius Institute Metropolis Ruhr connections to industry. www.uni-due.de/konfuzius-institut . RISP - Rhine-Ruhr institute for social research Our associated institutes not only benefit from a close rela- and political consulting tionship to regional partners but also from the excellent www.risp-duisburg.de infrastructure at the university. Here, we practice valuable . Salomon Ludwig Steinheim institute for matching research and practice our varied know-how. German-Jewish history www.steinheim-institut.de . ZBT – Center for fuel cell technology www.zbt-duisburg.de The Associated Institutes of the University: . ZfTI – Center for Studies on Turkey . DTNW – German textile research center north-west and Integration (In cooperation with the Hochschule Niederrhein, www.zfti.de University of Applied Sciences) www.dtnw.de . DST – Development center for ship technology and transport systems www.dst-org.de . IUTA – Institute of energy and environmental technology www.iuta.de . IMST – Institute of mobile and satellite communication technology www.imst.de © mert.photo © 20 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 21

Teaching: Students first This concept bears fruit: For the first time in its history, International Our region is full of talents. We want to embrace every one about 40,000 students are enrolled at the University of Duis- of them. At the University of Duisburg-Essen, young people burg-Essen. And we want to provide the best possible start Duisburg-Essen is our home. More than 16,000 kilometers can choose from an extraordinarily wide variety of about for their working career to every single one of them. Therefore, separate us from Griffith University in Brisbane, our most 200 Bachelor and Master Degree programs and become we will continue to improve our already impressive student eastern of almost 100 partner universities. Our most engineers, doctors, computer scientists, economists, or social mentoring system, step by step into the future. The Federal Home for the University of western partner university is 7,800 kilometers away in scientists, to name only a few of the possibilities. Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports our plan. Duisburg-Essen is the state of Bellingham, WA, on the US west coast. UDE received a 22 million euro grant in the first round of the North Rhine Westphalia. Our Even at a very young age, we feed the hunger for knowledge. BMBF’s program for more quality in teaching, the second students come from all over The University of Duisburg-Essen is one of the largest highest grant from over 111 universities. the world. On both campuses, centers for teacher training in North Rhine Westphalia, and inquisitive people from sends highly qualified teachers to our schools. Our university Now and in the future: The path to success leads the students over 130 countries offers training for all school forms: for elementary schools, all of our university down many individual routes. Today, many come together. secondary schools, and vocational colleges. We have trans- students already have the possibility for a better compatibility formed the teacher trainings into the Bachelor- and Master of family and student life by studying part-time, while students system, and thus have made them more efficient, practical, training to be teachers profit from a new time-slot model that Educational and transparent. helps to eliminate overlapping between lectures and seminars. North Rhine Westphalia has over © h2m two million pupils, but only five large centers “Students first” – our motto is more than just a claim. To prove it, we have created a full time vice-rectorate for teach- for teacher training, providing education for

ing and learning. In fact, UDE is one of the few universities teachers of all school forms. Our university is © University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany which has already implemented this. one of these centers.

Prof. Paola Pozzi, PhD, Applied Mathematics 22 Research and Teaching Research and Teaching 23

© mert.photo © Mentors: Leading the way Creating equal opportunities in education – this cannot be It is the job of our mentors to support, accompany, and in- achieved without effort. This is why we have developed a large spire their mentees. This form of professional yet personal mentoring system for our university. And every department support in most cases increases scholarly performance and has their own custom made mentoring program. decreases failure and drop out rates.

Advancement through education: Opening doors © mert.photo ©

Let actions follow words – we passionately take this prin- ProSALAMANDER is a program for foreign academics ciple to heart. Especially when it comes to recognizing that is designed to help with the recognition of the foreign talents, supporting hidden abilities and potentials, and degree in Germany or to gain a German degree on the fighting for more equality in education. Here are two of basis of individual qualifications. Also, the program several programs we implement: helps to facilitate access to the job market on a level that represents individual qualification. The project Chance hoch 2 is a pilot program in Germany. It aims to minimize the various roadblocks between Chance hoch 2 and PROSALAMANDER are funded by graduating from high school and attending a university Stiftung Mercator, one of the largest private foundations for young people from families without academic back- in Germany. grounds. It motivates, accompanies, and supports teen- www.uni-due.de/chancehoch2 agers from the 9th and 10th grade on their way to a high www.prosalamander.de/en school diploma and further on to a successful Bachelor degree. Concepts for ensuring a smooth transition from high school to university and involving the families are key to this process. 24 Partners and Networks

Partners and Networks We set high standards. Preferably as a team.

From left :

Dr. Marion Franke Prof. Dr. Ulrike Berendt Coordinator NanoEnergyTechnologyCenter (NETZ) Institute of Political Science

Dipl. Vw. Helmut Demes Prof. Dr. Michael Kerres Managing Director Institute of East Asian Studies Chair of Educational Media | Learning Lab

Prof. Dr. Karl-Rudolf Korte Prof. Dr. Michael Farle Institute of Political Science Experimental Physics Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Director NRW School of Governance

Prof. Dr. Isabell van Ackeren Vice-Rector for Teaching and Learning Educational Sciences

Teamwork: Together on the fast track UA Ruhr: The giant in the region

Achieving greatness together – This idea moves us forward. want to develop new opportunities for research and Overcoming bounda- All of this makes The University of Duisburg-Essen counts on regional, teaching, and also improve the transfer of knowledge ries, bringing talents us strong. national, and international partnerships. In this way we to the economy and politics. together: By creating The three the University Alliance big universities Ruhr (UA Ruhr), we have of the Ruhr Student project: Formula Student significantly strengthened the working to- That amazing things can happen when we focus our Ruhr metro polis᾽ potential as a gether side energy is shown by the example of the E-Team, one place of education. We have created by side on a strategic of numerous student projects at the University of a giant that is really powerful, but agile. level as well as on an Duisburg-Essen participating in the Formula Student. every day basis, combining a In November of 2010, a total of 50 students from dif- The alliance was born in 2007. Since then, yearly budget volume worth millions. ferent departments such as mechanical engineering, the University of Duisburg-Essen has pulled together with This benefits many of our researchers and students. electrical engineering, naval architecture, and indus- both the Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund Uni- trial engineering, started working together and were versity. Our guiding theme is that of “coopertition”, a mix- The greatest achievement of all: The creation of a unified able to get funding amounting to 125,000 euros from ture of cooperation and competition applied to research, academic space. Our students can take courses and use many sponsors. They constructed a unique electric race car teaching, and administration. Take, for example, our joint re- of the facilities at all three universities and become part of for an international student competition that they search teams in engineering, with scientists from all three an academic community of more than 100,000 students. now race on international racetracks. This is just one universities. We have also intensified the cooperation of more example to prove that teamwork works when www.uaruhr.de individual chairs and amplified our international re- everybody works towards a shared goal. It also shows search contacts with help from our international offices how clever sustainability and entrepreneurship can go in New York, Moscow, and hand in hand.

© University of Duisburg-Essen Rio de Janeiro/São Paulo. © mert.photo 28 Partners and Networks Partners Essen is one of the biggest universities in the country. That That country. the in universities biggest one of the is Essen of Duisburg- University the students 40,000 approximately With The best for everyoneService: . students. of our situations life diverging for the account that conditions reasonable we create because a magnet like people young ambitious We draw not acoincidence. is . . You more flexibility want You care competent seek You from travel to want can help. can E-Learning-platforms Our methods? learning your in care of it. of care (ESB) takes bureau service parent The child? for your shuttle bus takes you there. you there. takes bus shuttle Our Duisburg? to Essen www.uni-due.de/de/marketing/deutschlandstipendium are working on it. on working are We improved. be still but can comfortable, is situation The sponsors. and students, for university, situation A win-win-win this. with us help region our from businesses family and medium-sized and companies International nationwide. ahead put us has that –anumber for over 350 students UDE-scholarships provide to able already we are For example, students. for our aid cial finan- providing with concerned very also we why are is This for performance. top requisite pre- It the is cake. on the icing the just ment more than is work environ- stimulating and apleasant that We understand

© Universität Duisburg-Essen © mert.photo Faculty of Biology Prof. Dr. Hemmo Meyer and inspireand to them explore hidden their abilities. mentors who support students their individually At our university, many departmenthas every dementorsfriends, sometimes create chaos. Potter school the of his and Harry Hogwarts, In Game-changing

Connected A triangle usually is comprised of three straight lines and three angles. Our triangle however is a completely round thing. The University Alliance Metropolis Ruhr connects the regions three biggest Universities, Bochum, Dortmund, and Duisburg-Essen, united educational system.

and thus creates an extremely powerful, Partners and Networks Partners 29 30 Culture and Living Culture and Living 31

University orchestera Duisburg-Essen 32 Culture and Living Culture and Living 33

Welcome to our region

Anchored Open-mindedness, lots of resourcefulness, and a big portion Whether it is being the host of a show on the Campus-Radio,

CMYK C=100 M=68 The Rhine River has always connected Duisburg to the of curiosity. Those are the things the people here are known or participating as a member of the Initiative for Sustainability. Y=0 K=12

RGB R 48 for. And that is also what the University of Duisburg-Essen If you like to be on stage the university orchestra might be G 64 B 144 rest of the world. Today, the Blue House connects the Pantone 287 stands for. just the thing for you. Here you can play music alongside people of Duisburg with the world of science. In Essen, passionate lay- and professional musicians. And the doors of the BildungsPunkt is the institution that functions We want to be an inclusive university with open doors for the university choir are also always open to interested singers. as the contact point for citizens. everybody. That is why we have opened our information The University of Duisburg-Essen offers activities for centers: the Blue House in the middle of Duisburg and the everybody. BildungsPunkt in the city center of Essen. Athletic www.uni-due.de/uniorchester The program of the Olympic summer games includes 26 different Our motto: We don’t wait around for the people to come to www-stud.uni-essen.de/~sh1053/ athletic disciplines. The UDE offers over 100 athletics classes so us but approach them ourselves – with lots of good learning everybody can get in shape in their favorite way. opportunities up our sleeves. You can take our word for it. Get in shape in over 100 different sports classes. Surfing on Lake Baldeney, canoeing down the University life: In the middle of things Rhine, dancing Zumba, playing Lacrosse or simply Frisbee – We love to provide our students with knowledge and skills working out also keeps the mind active. for their future work and life. Even better is when they bring their own passions to the table and engage in their favorite www.uni-due.de/hochschulsport activities. © University of Duisburg-Essen © University of Duisburg-Essen © dpa

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Esteemed guests: Food for thought Metropolis Ruhr: Lively and alive Cosmopolitanism and vision – two attributes that we identify For visitors, it becomes immediately apparent that the myth Right in the heart of the Essen city center, the proud Lichtburg, with. These are two of the attributes we look for also in our of the region between Essen and Duisburg being gray and Germany‘s oldest cinema, draws in film lovers. In Duisburg, Mercator professors. dull is just that: a myth. In reality, the modern day Ruhr area the opera Deutsche Oper am Rhein is a special treat for music is a metropolis with a surprising amount of green. And blue. enthusiasts, while the vibrant night life in the harbor area And lots of space. Innenhafen attracts night owls. Visitors can also take a stroll Since 1997, the Mercator through the sculpture garden of the Lembruck museum, which Journalist und feminist Alice Schwarzer professorship reminds us of Federal President ret. Dr. Richard von Weizsäcker It offers idyllic meadows on the Rhine and banks of the Ruhr is home to modern art with a focus on sculptures from the the legacy of Gerhard Mer- that meander through the cities. One highlight is Lake Baldeney 20th century. cator, the famous cartogra- with its surprising beauty. The park Landschaftspark Nord Every year the Scientist in Residence shares findings from pher and scholar from the is closed down steel works turned into a tantalizing arts and Cultural highlights and creative chaos, green jewels and his or her remarkable work with the public at the University 16th century. The professor- amusement park. gleaming steel, Currywurst and Kebab – nowhere else is of Duisburg-Essen. The local bank Sparkasse Essen has sup- ship is awarded every winter cultural diversity more exciting and enjoyable. We at the ported these guest lecturers since 1998. Since then, renowned semester. The first guest lec- The times where the sky turned dark from the smog of the University of Duisburg-Essen – with the support of our scientists from all over the world have come to our university turer in 1997 was former coal mines and coking plants are long gone. Just compare the committed partners and sponsors – want to make sure it for public lectures and an exchange of ideas. Secretary of State Hans- blue skies over Duisburg and Essen with old pictures in the stays that way. Dietrich Genscher, followed by Ruhr Museum. For a long time, the University of Duisburg-Essen was the only Dr. Richard von Weizsäcker one in Germany that provided an academic stage for modern and Alice Schwarzer, amongst The Ruhr Museum is located on the grounds of the UNESCO authors. Martin Walser was the first to visit in 1975, followed others. Every year our es- world heritage site Zeche Zollverein, an impressive industrial by names like Cees Nooteboom, Rolf Hochhuth, and Robert teemed guests give inspiration monument and tourist magnet. Close-by is the Red Dot Gernhardt. Nowadays, the Poet in Residence is a regular at and food for thought to young Design Museum, which presents the largest collection of the UDE. and old, academics and contemporary designs. Only a few kilometers further south non-academics. stands the important Museum Folkwang for classical and modern art. © University of Duisburg-Essen

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