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This page provides you with all news from Universität Hamburg, which is divided into the following categories: 19neunzehn, Campus, Research, In focus, Internal, Interviews, and Videos.

3 July 2023|Campus

“Welcome Aboard!” Prof. Dr. Felix Roleder strengthens the humanities.

Prof. Dr. Felix Roleder

Photo: fotoprofi

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Theologist...
28 June 2023|Excellence Strategy

Hamburg’s Elevated Railway Funds Student Project on Future Mobility

Photo U-Bahn train in front of the harbor

Photo: HOCHBAHN

The Hamburger Hochbahn AG will fund an innovative teaching concept at Universität Hamburg. Students will hone their data skills and learn new...
21 June 2023|In focus

“We have set teacher education as a top issue”

Students in the lecture hall at Universität Hamburg

Photo: UHH/von Wieding

Well-trained teachers are urgently sought. his means that many young people will need to decide to study education in the coming years. This interview...
19 June 2023|In focus

Universität Hamburg Joins Network for More Open and Equitable Scholarship

Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren, Prof. Simone Buitendijk, Prof. Dr. Laura Marie Edinger-Schons

Photo: UHH/Víctor González Menéndez

How can we ensure that knowledge is available to all for fruitful exchange and use? This is the question that the Knowledge Equity Network (KEN), of...
15 June 2023|Research

“Also in Germany, Adult and Further Education Needs to Improve.”

Portrait of Prof. Dr. Anke Grotlüschen

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Ohme

The research project Study on Adult Learning and Education examined the status of adult and further education in 8 countries. We interviewed Prof. Dr...
13 June 2023|Intern

Introducing Dr. Rosalie Förster, head of University Strategy

New format for new faces: a video series is now introducing administrative and academic colleagues at Universität Hamburg. We are starting with Dr...
31 May 2023|Excellence Strategy

New video: The University of Excellence in Brief

What does “University of Excellence” actually mean? Why was Universität Hamburg only one of a few universities selected and how is it using the grant...
30 May 2023|In focus

“History research should have societal value.”

Portrait Prof. Ulf Schmidt

Photo: University of Kent

The Centre for the Study of Health, Ethics, and Society was recently founded in the Faculty of Humanities. It fosters transdisciplinary cooperation in...
19 May 2023|Excellence Strategy

Taking stock of the Excellence Strategy—Quantum Universe

Cluster of excellence staff, group portrait

Photo: UHH/Grefe

Since 2019 Universität Hamburg has been a University of Excellence. A year earlier, it had applied for the distinction with 4 clusters. What has been...
17 May 2023|In focus

First Scholarly App on Hamburg’s Colonial Past Goes Online

At the app presentation at the University Museum: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zimmerer, Katharina Fegebank, and Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Feuerböther

Hamburg was the capital of Germany’s colonial enterprise and is now treading new paths as it reflects upon its colonial legacy. Where the Colonial...
17 May 2023|Campus

Why Research in Internationalization Matters

panel discussion

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

In a post-pandemic, globally volatile world, what is the “new normal” for international research collaboration? This was the opening question for...
15 May 2023|Excellence Strategy

Taking Stock in the Excellence Strategy—CLICCS

2 polar bears in the polar sea

Photo: D. Notz

Since 2019, Universität Hamburg has been a University of Excellence. A year earlier, 4 clusters of excellence received grants. What has been...
12 May 2023|Campus

Internationale Konferenz: „Why Research in Internationalization matters“

Kamera bei der Aufzeichung einer Konferenz

Photo: UHH/Keller

As a part of The Hamburg Forum for Global Science and Policy, Universität Hamburg and the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) invite to the...
11 May 2023|Excellence Strategy

Series on the Excellence Strategy: taking stock of UWA

Forschende betrachten ein historisches Dokument

Photo: UHH/C. Mahjoub

Since 2019, Universität Hamburg has been a designated University of Excellence. A year earlier, it received grants for 4 research clusters. What has...
10 May 2023|Campus

“Welcome Aboard!” Prof. Dr. Maria Buchweitz to strengthen chemistry

Prof. Dr. Maria Buchweitz

Photo: Private

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Chemist Prof...
10 May 2023|Research

Internet or linear: What Does the Future of TV Look Like?

Two children watching TV

Photo: Pixabay/Victoria Regen

Internet TV and linear TV—both are here to stay, according to Prof. Dr. Joan Kristin Bleicher. The TV expert has just published a new book on the...
8 May 2023|Campus

Diverse, Flexible, and University-Related Student Jobs

Robert Kurwahl, Alina Burmester, and Svea Mumme

Photo: Röttger (2)/Esfandiari

Whether a tutor, an employee in the administration, or a student research assistant—Universität Hamburg offers a lot of possibilities for gaining...
8 May 2023|Research

Spitrobot: Observing Changes in Proteins Faster and More Easily

Friedjof Tellkamp (MPSD), Pedram Mehrabi (Univrersität Hamburg), and Eike C. Schulz (UKE)

Photo: Jörg Harms, MPSD

To develop new biotechnological applications, researchers need to understand changes in proteins. A group from different institutions in Science City...
4 May 2023|Campus

“Welcome Aboard!”: Prof. Dr. Hewan Semon Marye will strengthen the Humanities

Prof. Dr. Hewan Semon Marye in Lalibela (Ethiopia)

Photo: Yirga Woldeyes

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes many new researchers. Here, we present part of a series to introduce them and their areas of research. This...
3 May 2023|Excellence Strategy

Hamburg Vigoni Forum “Europe will be as Europe should be.”

S.E. Egils Levits

Photo: Claudia Höhne

Two hundred people from the areas of academia, politics, and civil society took part in Universität Hamburg’s Villa-Vigoni Forum: the Latvian...