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Centre of Mathematics Münster
The focus at the Centre of Mathematics Münster (CMM) is on the interaction between researchers from different fields of mathematics. The aim is that reseachers work together to develop overarching approaches to solving fundamental mathematical questions.
The approximately 3,500 square metre research building will be constructed on an as yet undeveloped plot on the Orléans-Ring. The research building should be ready to occupy in 2026. The principal builder of the project is the Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb Nordrhein-Westfalen (BLB NRW).
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Building the CMM
Preparations for the Centre of Mathematics Münster began in 2022 on Orléans-Ring. Watch the photo gallery to see how the CMM is growing step by step.
Next steps:
July 2024: Setting up the construction site, improvement of the ground
End of August 2024: Start of construction of the building shell
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© MM/vl Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia© MM/vl Prof. Dr. Johannes Wessels, Rector of the University of Münster© MM/vl Prof. Dr. Mario Ohlberger, who acts with Prof. Dr. Thomas Nikolaus as spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster.© MM/vl A copper time capsule was filled with a document, construction plans, the funding proposal, daily newspapers, current coins, a piece of slate and blackboard chalk.© MM/vl © MM/vl As an example of mathematical research, a small 3D model from the field of differential geometry was added to the capsule.© MM/vl Minister Ina Brandes then symbolically walled up the document capsule, together with representatives from BLB NRW and the university as well as Mayor Angela Stähler.© MM/vl © MM/vl © MM/vl © MM/vl
Foundation stone laying ceremony on 26 June 2024
In perfect summer weather, around 70 guests celebrated the laying of the CMM foundation stone with NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes, Mayor Angela Stähler, Rector Prof. Dr. Johannes Wessels, University Chancellor Matthias Schwarte, BLB NRW Managing Director Gabriele Willems, BLB NRW Branch Manager Markus Vieth and the two spokespersons of the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, Prof. Dr. Thomas Nikolaus and Prof. Dr. Mario Ohlberger.