Profile areas

By means of a dynamic process, the University of Münster has developed strategically relevant "profile areas" that are supported by outstanding researchers and characterised by inter- and transdisciplinarity. They combine thematically related research projects and focuses, joint activities in teaching and transfer, corresponding infrastructures and relevant partnerships. The University's Clusters of Excellence ‘Mathematics Münster’ and ‘Religion & Politics’ play a predominant role in this strategy.

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Mathematics

By bundling excellent mathematical research and innovation, this profile area covers the entire spectrum of mathematical research – from theoretical to applied mathematics.

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Religion and Society

The complex relationship between religion and society is studied across a span of epochs and cultures in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner.

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Dynamics of Social Plurality

This profile area bundles the interdisciplinary study of the causes, mechanisms and effects of social plurality and its formation.

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Individualisation

The interdisciplinary perspective of this profile area promotes cross-species research of the processes of individualisation and lays the groundwork for a new scientific discipline on the study of individualisation.

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Cell Dynamics, Inflammation and Imaging

Using image-rendering technology, this profile area investigates cells and cellular systems, explores the extent to which they are influenced, e.g. by inflammatory disorders, and develops customised therapeutic options.

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Nanosciences

Based on a broad foundation of disciplinary and interdisciplinary excellence and supported by outstanding research infrastructures at the University of Münster, researchers analyse the synthesis, structure, dynamics and function of nanostructures.

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Energy Storage

In this profile area, leading experts at the University of Münster optimise lithium-ion technologies while developing innovative processes, materials and technologies to generate advances in sustainable energy storage and conversion.

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Catalysis

Münster unites individual excellence in catalysis research with interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in sustainability, public health, and material design.