From 27 January 2026, visitors at Zeche Zollverein will be able to experience in a “holographic theater” the testaments of Holocaust survivors and connect with their holograms. The task HOLO-VOICES of the Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia includes, among others, researchers from the Institute of Journalism and the Department of Computer Technology. “Keeping the memory of the Shoah alive is more crucial today than ever,” highlighted Prof. Bayer with regard to the around the world boost in antisemitism.
Impressive achievements in research study, mentor, and research studies
After the Rector’s welcome, many awards existed. The TU Dortmund University mentor prizes in 4 categories opened the event. The prize for large courses with more than 60 participants was awarded to Prof. Sascha Pöhlmann of the Department of Cultural Research studies for his lecture “Intro to American Literature and Culture.” He means to invest the prize money of EUR1,000, contributed by the Association of Buddies of TU Dortmund University (GdF), in the Video game Laboratory he has actually developed at the department. The award for courses with fewer than 60 participants went to Dominik Speck of the Institute of Journalism. In his seminars, he enables students to take excursions with international significance and gain insights into the work of NGOs. In the category “Student Engagement”, Kjell Machalowsky and Tarje Mohrdieck of the Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering impressed with a digital knowing area for the lecture “Greater Mathematics 3,” which combines engineering trainees and mathematics trainers. The prize for teaching-support engagement of personnel in technology and administration was received by Uwe Grützner of the Department of Spatial Planning. The professional photographer regularly supports trainees and instructors with his expertise in drone flight and makes it possible for, for example, socio-spatial analyses.
Together, GdF chairperson Guido Baranowski and Vice President Academic Affairs Prof. Wiebke Möhring provided the Best-of-the-Year Prizes for outstanding theses at the 17 departments. The rewards went to: Florian Grell, Giulia Fazzino, Josefine Brindöpke, Lukas Paul Pradel, Annalena Weissert, Luzie Klöckner, Tobias Schrage, Niklas Falkenberg, Nora Burlon, Alexander Schlief, Timo Lukas Woschko, Caro Pawlak, Julia Dorothea Hayh, Wiebke Malin Peckedrath, Caroline Rak, Zoe Henzler, and Josephine Hübner.
For impressive doctoral theses, Vice President Research Study Prof. Nele McElvany granted the argumentation prizes to: Dr. paed. Monika Post, Dr. rer. nat. Timo Gräßer, Dr. rer. nat. Elie Benchimol, Dr. rer. nat. Astrid Pontzen, Dr. rer. nat. Marieke Stolte, Dr.-Ing. Ali Mansuri Torshizi, Dr.-Ing. Hendrik van der Valk, Dr. rer. nat. Kay Stephan Wohlfahrt, Dr. rer. pol. Moritz Kasper, Dr.-Ing. Birge Kahl, Dr. rer. pol. Jana Liesenhoff, Dr. phil. Bernadette van Berk, Dr. rer. nat. Astrid Hönekopp, Dr. phil. Max Magnus Gab, Dr. phil. Jakob Martin Henke, Dr. phil. Andreas Feilen, and Dr. rer. soc. Philipp Kadelke. With the Research Prize of the TU Dortmund University Young Academy, the Vice President honored Dr. Nataliia Kopteva of the Department of Physics for her research on novel perovskite semiconductors this year.
As keynote speaker, economist Prof. Arthur Seibold of LMU Munich discussed securing social systems and presented empirical viewpoints on the future of pensions. The Big Band “Groove m.b.H.” of TU Dortmund University, directed by Michael Kröger, carried out four pieces at the Academic Anniversary Celebration, interesting the audience. The evening traditionally ended with a reception in the primary cafeteria. As in previous years, the Academic Anniversary Event was supported by the Association of Buddies of TU Dortmund University.
On the Ruhr Development Lab
On HOLO-VOICES
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