Graduate of Neu-Ulm University receives Bavarian Culture Award

The award ceremony at the Eisbach Studios in Munich took place on Thursday evening, 28 October 2021, as a hybrid format. 150 guests were on hand as HNU graduate Sarah Haggenmüller and 31 other (university) graduates accepted their honours. The evening, which was broadcast live on the internet and on regional television, was hosted by Nina Sonnenberg, also known as rapper Fiva.

AI applications for skin cancer diagnostics

In her Master's thesis, Sarah Haggenmüller had dealt with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in skin cancer diagnostics. In a research overview, she had systematically compiled the state of the science and developed a comprehensive opportunity and risk analysis to assess the potential of AI in the early detection of skin cancer. Within the framework of an online survey, she also investigated the extent to which potential participants in skin cancer screenings are willing to accept mobile AI applications for early detection. More information on Sarah Haggenmüller's work at the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) in Heidelberg (opens in a new window) can be found on the science blog of Neu-Ulm University.

Creative minds that break new ground

The Bavarian Culture Prize is awarded by Bayernwerk together with the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts. In the science category, the 32 best university and college graduates in Bavaria are honoured. "Scientific progress needs bright minds and innovative ideas. With this award, we make their findings accessible to the public and value them," explains Dr. Egon Leo Westphal, Chairman of the Board of Bayernwerk. In addition to the award, the prizes in the art category and the special prize each receive 5,000 euros, and in the science category 2,000 euros each.

Short profile Bayernwerk AG

2021 is an anniversary year: for 100 years, the name Bayernwerk has stood for energy in Bavaria. Bayernwerk AG manages the companies of the Bayernwerk Group. Together with the people of Bavaria, the group of companies is actively shaping the energy future in the Free State and ensuring that more and more energy from renewable sources is available. The Bayernwerk Group is committed to providing innovative solutions for modern and secure energy grids, electromobility, decentralised energy generation or for drinking water supply and wastewater disposal. A strong focus is on supporting citizens in Bavaria in their personal energy transition. The companies of the Bayernwerk Group promote economic strength and quality of life in the Bavarian regions. Bayernwerk AG is headquartered in Regensburg. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the E.ON Group.