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Discover what drives FAU. The university’s news portal provides the latest information on research, studies, and campus life. This is where innovation meets diversity and passion meets knowledge. Whether it’s exciting projects, innovative teaching formats, or current successes and events: news, features, and interviews provide insight into FAU’s activities.
Latest news
- [18MAR 2026
A cup with the President
### A cup with the President – Episode 39: Prof. Dr. Valentin Riedl
Each semester, FAU President Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger visits professors in their institutes. In episode 39, the President visits Prof. Dr. Valentin Riedl. He is professor of neuroimaging of immunological and metabolic processes.
Read more about A cup with the President – Episode 39: Prof. Dr. Valentin Riedl](https://www.fau.eu/2026/03/a-cup-with-the-president/a-cup-with-the-president-episode-39-prof-dr-valentin-riedl/) - [18MAR 2026
Study
### Discounted Deutschlandticket for students
All students in Bavaria are eligible for a discounted Deutschlandticket at a price of 43 euros a month, that can be used for travel on public transport throughout Germany
Read more about Discounted Deutschlandticket for students](https://www.fau.eu/2026/03/news/study/deutschlandticket-ermaessigt-fuer-studierende/) - [18MAR 2026
FAU news
### Sleepmaxxing: How justified is the social media trend?
Sleepmaxxing – healthy sleep or dangerous obsession with optimization? A sleep specialist (somnologist) at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Erlangen explains
Read more about Sleepmaxxing: How justified is the social media trend?](https://www.fau.eu/2026/03/news/sleepmaxxing-wie-sinnvoll-ist-der-social-media-trend/)
Study
- [18MAR 2026
Study
### Discounted Deutschlandticket for students
All students in Bavaria are eligible for a discounted Deutschlandticket at a price of 43 euros a month, that can be used for travel on public transport throughout Germany
Read more about Discounted Deutschlandticket for students](https://www.fau.eu/2026/03/news/study/deutschlandticket-ermaessigt-fuer-studierende/) - [15JAN 2026
FAU news
### More doctors for the region
First class to complete their medical degrees at Medizincampus Oberfranken. They are motivated, have received an outstanding education, and are now on the cusp of starting a career: 23 young men and women have just completed their medical degree from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg at Medizincampus Oberfranken (MCO) in Bayreuth. They started in winter semester 2019/20 in […]
Read more about More doctors for the region](https://www.fau.eu/2026/01/news/more-doctors-for-the-region/)
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Research
- [09JAN 2026
FAU news
### The secret to making a cut: What happens when you cut a sausage?
Dr. Miguel Angel Moreno-Mateos from the Chair of Engineering Mechanics at FAU is investigating the processes involved in cutting soft materials.
Read more about The secret to making a cut: What happens when you cut a sausage?](https://www.fau.eu/2026/01/news/geheimnisse-des-schneidens-was-passiert-beim-zerteilen-einer-wurst/) - [08JAN 2026
FAU news
### FAU researchers question imaging method in brain research
Why blood flow is not a reliable sign of the energy requirements of the brain For almost three decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been one of the main instruments of brain research. However, a new study published in the renowned journal Nature Neuroscience is now questioning the conventional interpretation of data surrounding neuronal […]
Read more about FAU researchers question imaging method in brain research](https://www.fau.eu/2026/01/news/fau-researchers-question-imaging-method-in-brain-research/)
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Podcasts
- [### Podcasts
Students introduce scientists, Chancellor Christian Zens talks about developments at the university, and individual researchers present their projects.
Read more about Podcasts](https://www.fau.eu/newsportal/podcasts/)
University
- [03FEB 2026
Alumni
### On the move in the chess world: FAU Alumna Ingrid Lauterbach in a video interview
Ingrid Lauterbach studied mathematics at FAU from 1979 to 1985, laying the foundation for a successful professional career as well as for her remarkable journey in the international chess world. She was awarded the title of Woman International Master in 1987, competed in the German Bundesliga and the British Four Nations Chess League, and represented […]
Read more about On the move in the chess world: FAU Alumna Ingrid Lauterbach in a video interview](https://www.fau.eu/2026/02/news/university/alumni/on-the-move-in-the-chess-world-fau-alumna-ingrid-lauterbach-in-a-video-interview/) - [16JUL 2025
Alumni
### FAU Alumni #MyStory: Benjamin Donath, teacher and influencer
Benjamin Donath lives his passion for books both in the classroom and on social media. On his blog and Instagram account—where he’s known as Benni Cullen—he shares engaging book recommendations, connecting with a large community of literature fans. He discovered this love for the written word during his middle school teaching studies at FAU, where […]
Read more about FAU Alumni #MyStory: Benjamin Donath, teacher and influencer](https://www.fau.eu/2025/07/news/fau-alumni-mystory-benjamin-donath-teacher-and-bookstagrammer/) - [17JUN 2025
Alumni
### BR “alpha uni”: FAU alumna already a notary at the age of 29
At the age of just 29, Christina Herbst was able to take over her own notary’s office. She completed her law degree at our FAU. Only those with extremely good grades can take over a notary’s office. Christina struggles with the enormous responsibility she has for her employees as a very young notary. And the […]
Read more about BR “alpha uni”: FAU alumna already a notary at the age of 29](https://www.fau.eu/2025/06/news/br-alpha-uni-fau-alumna-already-a-notary-at-the-age-of-29/)
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