Topics: autonomous minister + Quantum education + protective structures + stressed batteries + myths + soda + spaceships + Christmas mood + caretaker<\/p>\n
Editor: Laurenz K\u00f6tter<\/p>\n
The appeal, which our Vice-President Dietmar Smyrek sent to everyone by e-mail on Wednesday, has found a very positive resonance. 37 colleagues have already responded, almost half of the amount needed. We are very happy and thank you sincerely. More helpers are urgently needed, and student assistants and volunteers are welcome. Please contact Mr. Landherr<\/a> in the personnel department. The first colleagues who are already working in a health office, report about friendly and relaxed contact persons, who are happy about any help.<\/p>\n The Minister of Science, Bj\u00f6rn Th\u00fcmler, visited the Automotive Research Center Niedersachsen<\/a> this week and experienced the latest research on autonomous driving.<\/p>\n “The skilled workers we will need in five years must be trained today.” Professor Rainer M\u00fcller<\/a>, Head of the Department of Physics and Physics Didactics, explains in our interview what role “Quantum Education” plays in the “Quantum Valley Lower Saxony” project.<\/p>\n As part of an international team, scientists from the Leichtwei\u00df Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources<\/a> investigated the effects of the tsunami in Indonesia in 2018 on buildings. One of the aims is to improve the construction guidelines for tsunami-proof cities.<\/p>\n Silicon could make batteries smaller and more powerful – but also more unstable and short-lived. Researchers at the Institute for Particle Technology<\/a> are trying to make up for the disadvantages with tiny composite particles.<\/p>\n We welcome Julia Sch\u00f6ll<\/a> as the new Professor of Modern German Literature at the Institute of German Studies. In an interview, she tells us how texts by Thomas Mann are gaining an almost spooky topicality today.<\/p>\n The Institute for Constructive Design, Industrial and Healthcare Building<\/a> is researching which structural measures in hospitals can help to reduce the transmission of pathogens and prevent infections.<\/p>\n As part of the series “Auf eine Limo mit…<\/a>“, Vice President Dietmar Smyrek and Head of Department Dr. Anja Hesse were interviewed about the planned science quarters on Campus North.<\/p>\n A 15-metre dome full of stars is fascinating in itself. But three students at the Computer Graphics Lab<\/a> are currently adding a new dimension to the experience: with individually steerable spaceships.<\/p>\n The DFG funds research collaborations with Great Britain in the humanities. The application<\/a> phase runs until 24 February.<\/p>\n The Christmas card<\/a> is available as a print-ready PDF. In addition, the card is ready for InDesign and PowerPoint and can therefore be individually adapted for printing. For the first time, there is now a miniature version of the motif for the e-mail signature or the e-mail attachment.<\/p>\n The new lighting in the research flats<\/a> has an almost Christmassy feel. On the house facade, boxes measure the building’s thermal insulation. Behind each of the eight boxes are four temperature sensors. The LEDs in the measuring boxes are an added bonus and illuminate three sides of the building at night.<\/p>\n New tricks for academic teaching<\/a> and how to digital exams<\/a>: The programme for December of Teaching and Media Education is online.<\/p>\n We’re keeping our fingers crossed: Five of our start-ups have reached the final of this year’s “Durchstarterpreis<\/a>” of the state of Lower Saxony. The winners in the four categories will be announced on 1.12.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>\u25ba Minister Th\u00fcmler in an automated car<\/h3>\n
\u25ba An ecosystem of skilled workers for the quantum computer<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Better armed against the tsunami<\/h3>\n
\u25ba More energy and less stress for batteries<\/h3>\n
\u25ba The narrative construction of myths<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Building concepts against infections<\/h3>\n
\u25ba CoLiving-Campus<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Planetarium 2.0<\/h3>\n
\u25ba UK-German Funding Initiative in the Humanities<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Christmas Greetings<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Star-Light on research flats<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Digital courses for online teaching<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Start-up prize: Five TU spin-offs in the final<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Darling of the week<\/h3>\n