Almost 600 professors and over 2,000 other academics are engaged in pure and applied research. The research findings produced by all these bodies are published at regular intervals in the Research Report , while the Research Journal offers a selection of outstanding contributions to research. The financing of research projects by external funding is becoming increasingly important. It is essential to be able to take an overall view of the situation since a wide range of programmes have been set up in order to support research. These include programmes launched by the European Union as well as by national ministries and foundations.
Researchers require comprehensive information and guidance, especially when submitting applications.
It covers the entire range of information and advisory services concerning national and international research support programmes. A key role is played by the transfer of knowledge from the University into the economy. More and more graduates are setting up firms, some of which are located in a science park in the immediate vicinity of the University's natural science institutes.