Previous Events

NHR@FAU is organizer or co-organizer of events such as congresses, inaugurations, anniversaries and many others. The aim of these activities is usually to strengthen existing cooperation, exchange expert knowledge or present NHR@FAU’s new offers and services.

In addition to its congresses that take place sporadically, the NHR@FAU also runs public event series for its customers and special events that are tailored to special topics or special occasions.

Previous congresses and international events

The image shows from left to right, FAU President Prof. Hornegger, Head of University Construction at the State Building Authority Erlangen-Nuremberg Ochsenkühn, State Minister Herrmann, State Minister Blume, Mayor Volleth, and NHR@FAU Director Prof. Wellein participating in a formal groundbreaking ceremony (Spatenstich) at an outdoor construction site.
Image: J. Carl, NHR@FAU

Construction has begun on NHR@FAU’s new high-performance computing facility at FAU’s South Campus, marked by a ceremonial groundbreaking.

NHR@FAU Celebratory Colloquium - Inauguration of Helma
Image: Harald Sippel/FAU

With a Celebratory Colloquium on September 30, the most powerful AI computer system currently available at German universities was officially inaugurated.

Image: M. Drees, NHR Alliance


In May 2025 the NHR@FAU invited 21 PhD fellows from the NHR Graduate School program for a summer school course week with discussions, workshops, seminars, and a cultural program.

Image: Harald Sippel/FAU

On March 15, a Celebratory Colloquium looked back on the last two years, featuring welcome addresses, scientific talks, and a guided tour to the “Fritz” cluster.

Image: NHR@FAU

On March 16, the first NHR@FAU Results Symposium featured a full day of short talks presenting results that were obtained with the resources at NHR@FAU.

The second NHR Atomistic Simulation Center (ASC) Symposium 2022, took place online 28—29 November 2022.

The NHR Atomistic Simulation Center (ASC) Inauguration Symposium 2021 took place online 26—27 October 2021.