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Focusing Expertise - Shaping the Future
In the Jülich Aachen Research Alliance (JARA), RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich pool their outstanding expertise in five research sections, a JARA-Center and four JARA-Instituts.These common efforts open up new research opportunities and facilitate projects that would not be attainable for either of the partners on their own. Furthermore, their attention is always focused on the grand challenges facing society.

Call for Papers - ENTRANCE-Conference

On 7 and 8 July 2025, the ENTRANCE conference “Lessons Learned: Navigating Experiences from Sino-European Cooperation for Future Global Engagements” will take place at RWTH Aachen University.

Call for Papers Open:
Interested parties have until 15 December to submit a contribution.

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JARA | CSD

The future of science depends on computing power: with the high-performance computer CLAIX-2023, JARA partner RWTH Aachen University is prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. This new supercomputer provides not only JARA researchers with access to cutting-edge technology for advanced AI applications and complex simulations. Featuring sustainable water cooling and a tailored infrastructure, CLAIX-2023 will serve as a cornerstone for scientific progress in Aachen and beyond.

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The interim evaluation of the ENTRANCE project took place on October 23, 2024, marking the halfway point after a year and a half of project work. This event provided an opportunity to reflect on progress made so far and collaboratively develop a roadmap for the remaining project period. It also offered space to discuss options for shaping the next phases of project work.

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JARA | BRAIN

How does our sense of smell shape our perception of the world? An international research team, led by JARA-BRAIN scientist Prof. Marc Spehr, has now decoded key neuronal mechanisms behind odour perception. They discovered that individual nerve cells in the brain respond not only to smells but also to images and words. These findings could pave the way for the development of olfactory aids in the future—much like glasses or hearing aids for vision and hearing.

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JARA | ENERGY

The 37th Umbrella Symposium, held at Forschungszentrum Jülich in late September, focused on advancing energy materials through modern analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to develop innovative solutions for the future of energy supply. The international dialogue among researchers highlighted how science can help address global challenges.

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