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30 researchers from the field of nanotechnology came together at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences in May to put their cooperation within the "European University of Technology" (EUT+) on a new footing: Scientists from seven of the nine EUT+ partner universities took part in the two-day workshop. The aim is to establish a joint "European Research Institute".

(Text: Christina Janssen)

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"Skimwing" is the name of the giant, flying water dinosaur in the movie "Avatar". Civil engineering students at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences have designed their new concrete canoe based on its look. They are taking it to the 19th Concrete Canoe Regatta in Brandenburg an der Havel. There, they will compete against teams from other universities and educational institutions where building materials science is also taught. But before that, they christened their blue-grey concrete boat in the building materials laboratory on the Darmstadt campus. (Text: Simon Colin)

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The transition from combustion engines to electric drives is taking hold in the international “Formula Student” competition, too. Under their streamlined bonnets, the racing cars have to be completely rethought and redeveloped. The “FaSTDa” student racing team from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences is also rising to this challenge. They have now presented their new “F 24” racing car to the public for the first time on the university campus. (Text: Simon Colin, Photo: Jens Steingässer)

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