Interviews

15 November 2023|In Focus

Universität Hamburg Delegation Visits US Strategic Partner Universities

Universität Hamburg delegation’s US trip

Photo: Private

President Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren and a delegation from the University visited strategic partner universities in the United States from 6 to 10 November. The focus of the visit to Indiana University in Bloomington and Northwestern University in Evanston was on new international cooperation formats...

14 November 2023|Forschung

The Power of Ancestry in Early Modern Asia, Europe, and Middle East

Part of the family tree of the Auerspergs, an Austrian aristocratic family

Photo: Markus Friedrich

Social, political, or religious privileges are often derived from imaginary or real lineages. Researchers are now scrutinizing the role of ancestry in different cultures and epochs in the World Genealogy project. The 4 projects, of which 3 are being led at Universität Hamburg, are being funded by...

13 November 2023|Press release

“Your Blood Donation Has Been Used”—How Feedback Text Messages Motivate Blood Donors

Photo: UHH/Oster

In Germany, 14,000 blood donations per day are needed for operations, accident victims, and patients with immunological disorders. But how can we motivate people to donate blood? A new study shows how blood banks can text message blood donors with information about the use of their donation—and how...

10 November 2023|Press release

Teacher Training Students at Universität Hamburg Take First Field Trip

Participants in the pilot project Lernreise coordinated by Tharchis Soosainathan (below right), Franziska Carol (left), and Maren Plaum (above right)

Photo: UHH/Weber

In Winter Semester 2023/24, students in the Faculty of Education will take a trip, bringing with them the question: What makes a good school? The new project seminar now gives teacher training students an opportunity for the first time to visit schools all over Germany that have implemented...

9 November 2023|In Focus

Never Again is Now—Universität Hamburg Rejects All Forms of Anti-Semitism

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Denstorf

Today, Universität Hamburg is commemorating the Jewish victims of the progrom on 9 November 1938. Injustice, violent destruction, the revocation of citizenship and the denial of human dignity—all of this happened in Germany and in Hamburg. Eighty-five years ago, the National Socialists set the main...

7 November 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Eckart David Schmidt strengthens the humanities.

Photo: UHH/Röttger

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: theology scholar Prof. Dr. Eckart David Schmidt.

3 November 2023|Research

Video introduces EU research project into paid parental leave

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The EU funded Parental Leave Policies and Social Sustainability project, led at Universität Hamburg by social scientist Dr. Thordis Reimer, addresses the significance of paid parental leave for social sustainability in society, focusing particularly on creating a network for joint research...

2 November 2023|Excellence Strategy

How do we secure biodiversity? Senate Reception for Hamburger Horizonte Series

Photo: Claudia Höhne/Körber-Stiftung

Environmental harm caused by humans, need for land, and many other factors are leading to a dramatic decrease in species diversity. Experts have been sounding the alarm about the impacts of this catastrophe. Securing biodiversity is not just a topic for this year’s Hamburger Horizonte series; it was...

1 November 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Kerstin Jergus strengthens the Faculty of Education.

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Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Educator Prof. Dr. Kerstin Jergus

1 November 2023|Press release

Hamburg Declaration on University Careers in Academia

Photo: LHK Hamburg

Hamburg’s public universities have resolved to establish modern conditions for academic employment in Hamburg. This means that attractive and to some extent new types of career paths will open up and qualification programs for outstanding personalities in research and teaching will be modernized.

27 October 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Kathrin Anna Otte strengthens the natural sciences.

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Prof. Dr. Katharin Anna Otte. She is a professor of biology with a focus on population genomics. She does research on how environmental changes impact the genomes of...

26 October 2023|Press release

Three New EU Projects with Universität Hamburg Researchers

“Research” from the University’s mission statement on its Main Building

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

The structure-function dynamic of proteins, the cultural history of artificial cooling, and new methods for analyzing Buddhist texts: the European Research Council is funding 3 new projects through its ERC Synergy Grants. Three researchers from Universität Hamburg are taking part. The well-funded...

26 October 2023|Internal

Phishing Attacks: How University Members Can Protect Themselves

Screenshot from explanatory video on 2-factor authentication

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Vogiatzis

Universities are also targets for hackers. Currently, Universität Hamburg is facing another wave of phishing mails. University members need to be especially vigilant. The most important questions and answers at a glance.

25 October 2023|Excellence Strategy

Jupiter Campus: The University Extends Invitation for Events in the Former Karstadt Department Store

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Nesemann

On the third floor of the former Karstadt Sport building, located directly across from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, there will be a temporary open campus between October and December 2023. An initiative of Universität Hamburg’s Knowledge Exchange Agency, the campus enables students and teachers to assess...

24 October 2023|Press release

Public lecture series provides a glimpse at Hamburg foundations

The BürgerStiftung Hamburg, StiftungBüro Hamburg, and Universität Hamburg logos

Photo: BürgerStiftung Hamburg/Stiftungsbüro Hamburg/UHH

With roughly 1,400 foundations overseeing over €4 billion, Hamburg is considered the foundation capital of Germany. The University cooperates with many of these foundations. The Faculty of Business Administration, the Stiftungsbüro Hamburg, and the BürgerStiftung Hamburg are now coordinating a...

23 October 2023|Intern

Introducing Prof. Dr. Tilo Böhmann, vice president for research

Our video series is now introducing leading administrative and academic staff at Universität Hamburg. In this video, Prof. Dr. Tilo Böhmann provides a glimpse into his work as vice president for research.

19 October 2023|Press release

Universität Hamburg and the University of Leeds agree strategic partnership

Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren, president of Universität Hamburg, and Prof. Dr. Simone Buitendijk, president of the University of Leeds.

Photo: Mark Bickerdike

As part of a multi-day delegation visit, Universität Hamburg and the University of Leeds have signed a strategic partnership agreement in Leeds. The partnership encompasses research projects and student exchanges among other things. An exchange program for administrative staff is also being...

18 October 2023|Press release

Universität Hamburg Starts New Part-Time MBA Degree Program

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The Master of Business Administration in General Management beginning in November 2024 imparts applied expertise and methods covering the entire spectrum of corporate and organizational management. Students gain in-depth academic and methodological qualifications in leadership, strategy, management...

16 October 2023|Press release

Innovative Imaging through Development of X-Ray Sources

Photo: Staufer

From the dentist’s to the orthopedist’s office, x-rays are among the most frequent diagnostic procedures. Dr. Theresa Staufer and her team are conducting research to further develop an x-ray system that would make special analyses in biomedical research markedly easier to realize and more...

16 October 2023|Press release

Six New Universities in PIER PLUS Research Alliance

Photo: PIER PLUS

Starting immediately, the Hamburg research alliance PIER PLUS includes 6 further universities: the Bucerius Law School, the HafenCity University, the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg), the Helmut Schmidt University, and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater. The expansion is an...

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