Centres of Excellence
In addition to basic research centres, Aarhus University has a considerable number of other research centres – see a list of the other major research centres
At present, the Danish National Research Foundation finances more than 30 centres , 15 of which are located at Aarhus University:
Centre for DNA Nanotechnology
The research at CDNA is dedicated to exploring DNA as a programmable tool for assembling molecules and materials. Read more about Centre for DNA Nanotechnology
Centre of functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN)
CFIN joins brain researchers from numerous departments, institutes and faculties within University of Aarhus and The Royal Academy of Music, in an effort to understand the human brain. Read more about Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN)
Centre for Geomicrobiology
The Centre for Geomicrobiology is a co-operation between the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF), the German Max Planck Society ( MPS), and the University of Aarhus. Read more about Centre for Geomicrobiology
Centre for Carbonate Recognition and Signaling
The aim and ambition of the centre is to understand interactions between cells and organisms by investigating the role of polysaccharides exposed on cell surfaces and secreted polysaccharide signal molecules. Read more about Centre for Carbohydrate Recognition and Signalling
MADALGO - Centre for MAssive Data ALGOrithmics
The main motivation behind the centre is the rapid increasing availability of massive high-quality data, and the desire to be able to access and process this data on many diverse computing platforms. Read more about MADALGO - Centre for MAssive Data ALGOrithmics
Centre for Materials Crystallography (CMC)
CMC has access to the world’s largest and most advanced radiation research facilities in the USA and Japan – direct partners in the centre. The aim is to create an international leading center for fundamental materials research, where strong competences within synthesis, characterisation and theoretic modelling are combined to a unique platform that can handle some of the great challenges in materials science. Read more about Centre for Materials Crystallography
Centre for mRNP Biogenesis and Metabolism
The centre for mRNP Biogenesis and Metabolism investigates functional and structural aspects of the formation, regulation and quality control of messenger RNA (mRNA) nucleoprotein particles (mRNPs). Our goal is to understand the molecular organisation underlying the functionality of mRNPs. Read more about Centre for mRNP Biogenesis and Metabolism
Centre for Oxygen Microscopy and Imaging (COMI)
Drawing on the strengths of an interdisciplinary team, the goal of COMI is to develop the tools and methods needed to create dynamic oxygen-based images, including single oxygen based images, of heterogeneous samples that range from industrially important polymers to biological cells. Read more about Centre for Oxygen Microscopy and Imaging (COMI)
Centre for Black Sea Studies
The Black Sea is the focus of this interdisciplinary research centre, which is concerned with ethnic relations, cultural interaction, and economic interdependence in the Black Sea region in the period c. 700 BC-AD 325, but with a main focus on the years ca. 400 BC-100 AD.. All projects base their analyses on a long-term view of the Black Sea region as a link between Asia and Europe. Read more about Centre for Black Sea Studies
Centre for Quantum Geometry of Moduli Spaces (QGM)
Classical and quantum mechanics rests on solid mathematical foundations. In contrast, quantum field theory, which plays a central role in modern theoretical physics, lacks a mathematical foundation. The major challenge of the centre is to discover the mathematical mechanisms to define quantum field theory as a mathematical entity, to justify mathematically the recipes used by physicists, and to unify quantum theory with gravity. Read more about the Centre for Quantum Geometry of Moduli Spaces
Centre for Research in Econometric Analysis of Time Series (CREATES)
The focused research areas can be categorized as follows: Theoretical time series econometrics with particular emphasis on long memory, persistence, and optimal inference, empirical modelling of asset returns and volatility, non-linear time series modelling and Time Series Forecasting. Read more about Centre for Research in Econometric Analysis of Time Series (CREATES)
Centre for Insoluble Protein Structures (INSPIN)
The mission of the Centre for Insoluble Protein Structures (inSPIN) is to develop and apply new methods for analysis of proteins in insoluble biological structures, including membrane proteins, fibrillating proteins, and extracellular matrix proteins. Read more about Centre for Insoluble Protein Structures (inSPIN)
The Water and Salt Research Centre
Water and salt homeostasis is of fundamental importance to the human body. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the research at the Water and Salt Research Centre aims for a better understanding of how water and salt homeostasis is maintained in normal and pathophysiological conditions. Read more about The Water and Salt Research Centre
Centre on Autobiographical Memory Research - CON AMORE
The centre integrates many different aspects of autobiographical memory research, including basic autobiographical memory research with adults, development of autobiographical memory from infancy to young adulthood and dysfunctional aspects of autobiographical memory, such as in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and amnesia. Read more about Centre on Autobiographical Research
Centre for Membrane Pumps in Cells and Disease - PUMPKIN
The focus of the PUMPKIN Centre is to analyse the structure and function of pumps that are found in all cells of all plants and animals and accordingly investigate how the pumps work. Read more about Centre for Membrane Pumps in Cells and Disease – PUMPKIN
The Danish National Research Foundation
The Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) The foundation works at strengthening Danish research through larger-scale investment in long-term basic research endeavours. The main strategy of the foundation is to establish and fund Centres of Excellence. Since 1991, the foundation has committed itself to supporting the Danish research environments with a total of DKK 3.8 billion. Read more about the Danish National Research Foundation