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Doctoral exam of Alexis Michelat
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Alexis Michelat successfully passed his oral doctoral thesis examination entitled: "Morse-theoretic aspects of the Willmore energy". Congratulations!
Three professors elected to Academia Europaea
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We are delighted to announce that Alessio Figalli, Emmanuel Kowalsky and Benny Sudakov have been elected members of the Academia Europaea.
Arnulf Jentzen: Professor in Munster
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Arnulf Jentzen has been appointed full professor at the University of Munster since September 2019.
Welcome new students
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Yesterday, on the first day of the semester, the Departments of Mathematics and Physics jointly welcomed the new generation of Bachelor's and Master's degree students.
Vincent Tassion: ERC Starting Grant
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Vincent Tassion is one of fifteen talented young researchers that receive an Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). Their projects are funded with an average of 1.5 million Swiss francs each.