News about the Excellence Strategy (2024)29 August 2024|Press releaseThe University of Hamburg Launches Campus Legends PodcastPhoto: Campus LegendsIn a new podcast, the University’s president, Hauke Heekeren, has inspiring conversations with prominent alumni and famous personalities in the City...16 August 2024|ResearchThe Excavations at Miletus: An International Research CampusPhoto: University of Hamburg / BernsThe ruins of the ancient city of Miletus have been the subject of systematic archaeological research since 1899. Since 2018, the excavations have been...9 August 2024|Press releaseIn years to come, the Arctic Ocean will absorb less CO2 than expectedPhoto: David M. NielsenWe humans benefit from the oceans’ tremendous capacity to absorb greenhouse gases. Due to the low temperature of the water, the Arctic Ocean absorbs...5 August 2024|Excellence StrategyLessons from History for the FuturePhoto: PrivateThe project Culture of Remembrance—Our History, Our Culture brings together the University of Hamburg and the University of Education in Winneba...16 July 2024|Excellence StrategyFirst-time funding for early career researchersPhoto: Frank von WiedingEvery year, researchers at Universität Hamburg can apply for funding from the Ideas and Venture Fund to prepare a major externally funded project...9 July 2024|Press releaseClassical Music, Beats, and the Cosmos: University Music Celebrates Its Second Festival at the Hamburg ObservatoryPhoto: Sternstunden Festival / Felix BeersIn cooperation with the Hamburg Observatory, University Music at the University of Hamburg invites the public to the second Sternstunden Festival on...2 July 2024|Press releaseEmissions Trading Also Creates Health BenefitsPhoto: UHH/GrunauThe EU Emissions Trading System is not only good for reducing CO2 and for the climate. It also results in considerable health benefits due to reduced...10 June 2024|Press release€4.8 million for Projects on the Big Bang and the Higgs particlePhoto: Cern/Hertzog/OrdanSeveral research groups at the Department of Physics at Universität Hamburg will receive almost €5 million over the next three years for their joint...23 May 2024|ResearchDoing the Research series: How to Change Unhealthy Habits in the Long Term?Photo: Universität Hamburg / VogiatzisWhy is it easier for some people than for others to be more physically active or quit smoking? And how can health programs take these generally...7 May 2024|Press releasePolitical Risks Endanger German Climate TransformationPhoto: pixabay/dmncwndrlchTo limit global warming, Germany is set to become climate-neutral in 2045. While technologically and economically feasible, political and societal...Previous articlesMore articles