Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Moving Forward with TraditionOtto von Guericke University Magdeburg
The University at a Glance
// merger of Magdeburg's Technical University, Teacher Training College and Academy of Medicine
// 9 faculties
// 13.800 students
// 1.635 prospective doctors
// 2.2600 graduates each year
// focus of teaching and research is on engineering, the natural sciences, economics & management, and medicine
Key Areas of Research at the University
Center for Advanced Medical Engineering
// Methods for imaging procedures
// image-guided interventions
// minimally invasive therapies// central research infrastructure
participants:
// all nine faculties of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Center for Health and Medical Prevention
// Further development of personalized medicine
// precision medicine
// prevention of common diseases
participants:
// eight faculties of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Research focusNeurosciencesCenter of Behavioral Brain Sciences (CBBS)
// memory formation
// learning processes
// motivation of goal-oriented behaviour
// decision making
// processes of brain plasticity, neuromodulation and cognition
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology Magdeburg (LIN)
// German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Research focusBiosystems TechnologyResearch Centre for Dynamic Systems (CDS)
// mathematical modelling and simulation, optimisation, design of experiments, control and regulation of complex dynamic systems
// development of personalised medicine
// vaccine production in cell cultures
// production of biopolymers
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Systems Magdeburg
// Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research Braunschweig (HZI)
Transfer research focusMedical Technology STIMULATE research campus
objective:
// revolutionising medical care, combating widespread diseases
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Siemens Healthcare
// STIMULATE Verein e.V.
Research focus of the Faculty of MedicineHealth Campus
// molecular mechanisms of cellular communication in the immune system
// inflammation research
// development of new therapies
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Systems Magdeburg
// Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research Braunschweig (HZI)
// Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology Magdeburg (LIN)
// German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Transfer research focus Fluidised Bed Technology
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// IPT Pergande GmbH-Gruppe
// Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH
// Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
Transfer research focus Automotive
// focus of expertise in e-mobility
and combustion engines
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Institute of Automotive Expertise IKAM
// MAHREG Automotive
// Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
// Institute for Automation and Communication ifak e.V.
Transfer research focus Renewable Energies
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
// Max Planck Institute for the Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
// Ilmenau University of Technology and other universities
// Siemens AG
// Avacon and other partners
Transfer research focus Digital Engineering
// development of concepts for robotics, electromobility, industry 4.0 and product design
participants:
// Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
// Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
// Institute for Automation and Communication ifak e.V.
// International Business Machines Corporation IBM
// SAP
Third Mission
Third Mission
// make a contribution to securing the supply of skilled workers and counteracting demographic change
// 2.500 first semester students move to the state capital every year as new residents
// inspiring skilled workers and academics for the city through renowned research projects
// over 2.200 graduates are available to the region as highly-qualified specialists
// more than 3.470 international students enrich the city
A Family-Friendly University
A Family-Friendly UniversityStudying, teaching and researching with children
// family pass makes it easier to combine studying with family life
//daycare and baby changing rooms
// parent & child workrooms
// vacation camps for children of employees