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Oliver Koch vor zwei Windkraftanlagen.
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Climate protection in a ball bearing
Engineering Sciences
They don’t take center stage, but they keep the world moving: bearings are technical components without which no car could drive and no wind turbine could turn. They are built into machines millions of times over. That’s why they hold great potential for climate protection. Researchers are showing how reducing friction in bearings could lower CO₂ emissions.
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Sustainability
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Migranten sitzen auf der Bahnhofstreppe am Kölner Hauptbahnhof.
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Refugees, educated – excluded?
Educational Sciences
The concept of Inclusion is on everyone's lips, but how can we enable refugees to participate in everyday life, the labour market and education? According to education researcher Lisa Rosen, these are crucial questions that society needs to ask itself.
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Professor of Management of Digital Transformation
Anja
Danner-Schröder
"I'm fascinated by how organizations respond to rising crises – and how research helps us understand causes and develop effective solutions."
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Porträtfoto Christian von Sikorski
Professor of Media Effects Research
Christian
von Sikorski
"Engaging in our research enables me to see the world through a new lens and gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms at play and their implications."
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Professor for Production Management
Florian
Sahling
"With smart processes and energy-oriented production planning, we ensure a sustainable industry that is prepared for the future."
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