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About us

"Mathematics Münster: Dynamics – Geometry – Structure" brings together around 200 mathematicians from a wide range of mathematical disciplines, conducting research in Münster. Together, we form a dynamic and internationally renowned research community.

Since 2019, Mathematics Münster has been funded as a Cluster of Excellence at the University of Münster through the Federal and State Governments’ Excellence Strategy. The Cluster advances cutting-edge research by implementing integrated approaches to solve fundamental problems across various mathematical disciplines. These approaches combine different techniques, perspectives, or fields of expertise to address challenges comprehensively. Mathematics Münster is embedded in an excellent research environment and maintains close collaboration with several Collaborative Research Centres (CRCs) as well as interdisciplinary research centres.

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Where we are

Mathematics Münster is located on the Mathematics Campus in the city of Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany, not far from the Schloss (seat of the University administration). The Centre of Mathematics Münster (CMM) is currently being built here, a research building in which mathematicians will find a place for exchange and communication from 2026.

Latest Cluster news

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Follow-up proposal submitted

22 August 2024 was the deadline for submitting Cluster of Excellence proposals to the German Research Foundation (DFG). Over the past weeks, researchers at Mathematics Münster have been working on the renewal proposal. Decisions on approval for funding are planned to be made in May 2025.

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Presentation of excellent research in the State Parliament

The 14 Clusters of Excellence in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) were invited to present the work of the research alliances in an exhibition in the the State Parliament in Düsseldorf. Our Cluster spokesperson Prof. Dr. Mario Ohlberger informed NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes about the research approach and results of Mathematics Münster.

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DFG extends Collaborative Research Centre "Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity"

Great news for Mathematics Münster: The German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) has approved the extension of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) "Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity". The researchers will receive a funding of 8.5 million euros for another four years in order to further develop geometry both as a discipline in its own right and and as a tool for other mathematical areas.

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Best ratings for Münster's mathematics in the field of research

In the latest CHE University Ranking, University of Münster's Mathematics scores particularly well in the area of research. It was placed in the top group in terms of "Publications per researcher", "Doctorates per professor" and "External funding per researcher". The CHE University Ranking serves as a guide for students and prospective students when choosing where to study. [de]