Teaser

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How Does Mining 4.0 Work?

Mining is leaving behind its dusty, industrial image and stepping into a digital, sustainable high-tech future. Professor Elisabeth Clausen explains why the coal phase-out doesn’t spell the end of mining—and what the future of raw-material extraction will look like.

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Wissenschaftsnacht 2025 Copyright: © Peter Winandy

La Traviata in the Flame Tube

It hissed and glowed, banged and flashed—and yes, there was even a hint of smoke in the air. At RWTH Aachen University’s annual Science Night, experiments, shows, lectures, and hands-on stations drew some 8,000 visitors to campus.

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Recent Highlights

03/12/2025

RWTH Bachelor’s Student Publishes in Major Scientific Journal

03/12/2025

From Sustainable Tech Innovation to Commercial Business Model

02/12/2025

Campus Groves and Future Housing Concepts

Research with Purpose. Answers with Impact.


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Excellence

We treat change as a mandate to innovate –  transforming RWTH into a next-generation university that forges new paths in science, industry, and society through excellence, responsibility, and a strong sense of community.

Excellence Strategy

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Sustainability

At RWTH, we are committed to advancing sustainability across all areas of the University – by minimizing our environmental impact, working toward climate neutrality, and fostering a culture of responsibility, inclusion, and stewardship.

Sustainability

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Diversity

At RWTH, gender equity, equal opportunity, and a deep appreciation for diversity are core values that shape our culture – across research, teaching, learning, careers, and leadership.

Gender & Diversity

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Internationalization

With more than 15,000 international students, researchers, educators, and staff from over 140 countries, RWTH Aachen University thrives as a hub of international collaboration.

Internationalization

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Upcoming Events

  • 04/12/2025

    Art Meets Science – AVT FOYER: Exhibition “Tanja Elmazovic and Suat Sensoy – Movement”

  • 04/12/2025

    IGMR Seminar: Kinematics, Dynamics and Mechatronics in Motion Technology

  • 04/12/2025

    SSD Seminar Series 2025/2026

Sevval Bayram leaning against railway

Why I love studying here? RWTH is tackling real challenges that will shape the future, the teaching is fresh and hands-on, and the University has an outstanding reputation. Plus, Aachen is a great place to live and study!

Sevval Bayram, Student

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