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Wissenschaftsnacht 2025 Copyright: © Peter Winandy

La Traviata in the Flame Tube

It hissed and glowed, banged and flashed—and yes, there was even a hint of smoke in the air. At RWTH Aachen University’s annual Science Night, experiments, shows, lectures, and hands-on stations drew some 8,000 visitors to campus.

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Mann mit Laptop Copyright: © Peter Winandy

Removing the Dead End from the Field of Cosmology

As a cosmologist, Professor Julien Lesgourgues has to live with a serious problem: the Hubble tension. It is hindering progress in an entire field of science. Lesgourgues is taking on this challenge and is being funded by the European Research Council with an ERC Synergy Grant.

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Recent Highlights

18/11/2025

Role Models for a Truly Family-Friendly Workplace

18/11/2025

Humboldt Conference Explores Key AI Issues

17/11/2025

Turning Our Campus Into a Place Where Everyone Works Together

Research with Purpose. Answers with Impact.


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Excellence

We treat change as a mandate to innovate –  transforming RWTH into a next-generation university that forges new paths in science, industry, and society through excellence, responsibility, and a strong sense of community.

Excellence Strategy

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Sustainability

At RWTH, we are committed to advancing sustainability across all areas of the University – by minimizing our environmental impact, working toward climate neutrality, and fostering a culture of responsibility, inclusion, and stewardship.

Sustainability

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Diversity

At RWTH, gender equity, equal opportunity, and a deep appreciation for diversity are core values that shape our culture – across research, teaching, learning, careers, and leadership.

Gender & Diversity

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Internationalization

With more than 15,000 international students, researchers, educators, and staff from over 140 countries, RWTH Aachen University thrives as a hub of international collaboration.

Internationalization

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Upcoming Events

  • 20/11/2025

    Art Meets Science – AVT FOYER: Exhibition “Tanja Elmazovic and Suat Sensoy – Movement”

  • 20/11/2025

    IGMR Seminar: Kinematics, Dynamics and Mechatronics in Motion Technology

  • 20/11/2025

    SSD Seminar Series 2025/2026

Sevval Bayram leaning against railway

Why I love studying here? RWTH is tackling real challenges that will shape the future, the teaching is fresh and hands-on, and the University has an outstanding reputation. Plus, Aachen is a great place to live and study!

Sevval Bayram, Student

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