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Worker ants of the Asian weaver ant on a green plant<address>© Lukas Schrader</address> — “Jumping genes” helped ants in their evolutionary triumph after the extinction of the dinosaurs
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A man (chest-length portrait) is standing outdoors in a large, paved square. The background is out of focus; one can make out a few trees and part of a church or cathedral.<address>© Uni MS - Johannes Wulf</address> — Study results are put to the test at the “Münster Reproduction Games” – An interview
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Prof Dr Judith Könemann and Dr Bernhard Frings from the Faculty of Catholic Theology summarised the results of their study about spiritual abuse.<address>© Uni MS - Peter Leßmann</address> — © Uni MS - Peter Leßmann

Spiritual abuse in spiritual communities was driven by pressure and arbitrariness

Sexual abuse by priests, members of a religious order and educators has shaken the Catholic Church worldwide over the past decades. By contrast, another form of abuse has received far less attention – spiritual abuse. In a pilot study researchers at the University of Münster have spent the past three and a half years investigating this abuse of power.

Funding

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Funding for student research projects

The Rectorate allocates 50,000 euros a year to support student research projects. Funding is awarded on the basis of an evaluation conducted by the Rectorate Committee for Research Affairs (RKF). Individual projects can receive up to 5,000 euros in funding.

Mobility Fund

Studies

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Continuing education at the University of Münster

In 1998, the German Higher Education Framework Act was amended to make continuing education one of the core responsibilities of German universities together with research and teaching. Ever since, the University of Münster has offered high-quality continuing education programmes for academics and managerial staff, as well as executives and board members in business, administration and the service sector. The continuing education providers at the University of Münster are the Münster University Continuing Education and JurGrad [de].

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Research profile

The University of Münster promotes internationally renowned, cutting-edge research in mathematics, the humanities and social sciences, the natural sciences and life sciences. These areas comprise outstanding basic research and application-oriented projects.

The Clusters of Excellence of the University of Münster

The two Clusters of Excellence, which the University of Münster has acquired as part of the federal and state Excellence Strategy, comprise faculties from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The Department of Mathematics was successful with the Cluster of Excellence "Mathematics Münster: Dynamics - Geometry - Structure". The Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics" (currently phasing out) comprises around 200 researchers in the humanities and social sciences from 20 disciplines.

Junior researchers

The University of Münster actively supports its junior researchers as part of its academic personnel development strategy. Career counselling and funding opportunities, structured doctoral programmes and qualification measures provide candidates with a more transparent and plannable career path into academia.

Current information

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The University of Münster offers a broad range of advisory structures targeted at various groups: the International Office as the first point of contact for international students and researchers, the Graduate Centre for doctoral candidates, and the Personnel Department for University employees. In addition, counselling services for refugees are established in all areas.

Ulysseus at the University of Münster

Ulysseus is one of currently 64 European university networks funded by the European Commission and the EU under the Erasmus+ programme. The aim of the European Universities initiative is to create transnational alliances that will develop into universities of the future, promoting European values and identity and thus strengthening the quality and competitiveness of European higher education.

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Career opportunities at the University of Münster

Shape the future with us: As one of the largest employers in the region, the University of Münster offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with excellent prospects. Explore our current job openings, learn about the benefits of working with us, and find out more about our diverse career fields and application process. Become part of our community – in research, technical services, skilled trades, or administration.

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