Peter Kiefer
Excellent and International: Knowledge for Development, Sustainability, and Equity
Klaus Wäldele
Dr. Sebastian Scheich of University Hospital Frankfurt will receive around €2 million over the next six years through the Emmy Noether Program for his research into an aggressive form of lymph node cancer. #RMU
Institut für Biochemie II, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
If severe DNA damage is not repaired, the consequences for the health of cells and tissues are dramatic. A new study shows that the failure of a key DNA repair enzyme results in genetic damage and triggers chronic inflammations. #RMU
Denkmalamt Stadt Frankfurt
International research team secures over €1 million to study newly uncovered Roman cult district.
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Enrico Schleiff
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Uwe Dettmar
On display until February 15, 2026: Exhibition at the Museum Giersch of Goethe University. | The exhibition explores the ambivalence of grief and solace, of beautiful yet damaged landscapes, and our conflicted relationship with the environment.
Westend Campus, PEG Building | The permanent public exhibition with photographs by the renowned F.A.Z. photographers documents student life as well as significant moments in German history, the city of Frankfurt, and the university.
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