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Focus Areas

In its Focus Areas, the University of Bayreuth puts into practice its commitment to interdisciplinarity, earning it national and international recognition. Here, researchers from different disciplines work together on socially relevant, interdisciplinary issues.


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As diverse as the questions that occupy science today may be, researchers from different departments at the University of Bayreuth find many of the answers, working together in the Focus Areas.

Two steps to world-class research

Already established Focus Areas are designated Advanced Fields. These are recognised areas of research characterised by renowned research collaborations.

The Emerging Fields, on the other hand, comprise new interdisciplinary research foci in response to acute and socially-relevant research deficits.

Both categories offer researchers excellent opportunities to give a human face to future-oriented research.

Also of interest: Research facilities of the University of Bayreuth

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Better research through networking
Central research institutes
In the central research institutes, interdisciplinary researchers from several faculties work together. In addition to research and teaching, the main task of the central research institutes is the acquisition of third-party funding.
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Research at the faculties
Research units
Research units are scientific institutions assigned to a faculty. Their further development into central research institutes is possible if they promote the establishment of interdisciplinary research networks.
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Broadening the horizon
External partners
Through strategic cooperation, for example with Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, the University of Bayreuth is tirelessly making the science and business location of Bayreuth ever more conducive to research.
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