Interviews

20 February 2023|in focus

Federal EU members of parliament visit Science City Hamburg-Bahrenfeld

Photo: DESY

In the next few years, Science City Hamburg-Bahrenfeld will provide a leading international hub for natural sciences research. A group from the European parliament met on 17 February to find out about the current scientific activities and plans for the future.

16 February 2023|Campus

"Welcome Aboard!": Prof. Dr. Eray Çaylı strengthens the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences

Photo: private

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes many new researchers. Here, we present part of a series to introduce them and their areas of research.

14 February 2023|Press release

Hamburg university landscape: Hauke Heekeren Elected Spokesperson for Hamburg’s State Higher Education Conference

Hauke Heekeren in the stairwell of the Main Building

Photo: UHH/Lux

The president of Universität Hamburg, Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren, has been elected as spokesperson for the Hamburg State Higher Education Conference. He succeeds Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Timm-Giel from the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) as of 1 May 2023. The office of spokesperson is filled...

14 February 2023|Press release

Information on Universität Hamburg’s Open Study Program

Worm’s-eye view of the Main Building of Universität Hamburg

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Denstorf

The Center for Continuing Studies will provide information about Universität Hamburg’s Open Study Program on 28 February 2023. The Open Study Program welcomes people of all ages interested in learning. The information day includes information via Zoom and consultation by telephone.

13 February 2023|Campus

Study on working conditions and career paths

Photo: UHH/Lutsch

Researchers have conducted a nationwide study to gather comprehensive data on working and living conditions for doctoral candidates and doctoral graduates. Over 1,000 doctoral candidates at Universität Hamburg participated in 2019.Doctoral candidates, who joined Universität Hamburg after 2nd...

9 February 2023|In focus

After You Get Your Degree Universität Hamburg alumni on their path towards a career

Prof. Dr. Jochen Hartmann, Anastasia Lebedeva, Dr. Lukas Kwietniewski, and Dr. Karla Brinck

Photo: UHH, RRZ/MCC, Arvid Mentz; Studioline; UHH/Esfandiari; Studioline

Every year, thousands of students earn their degree here. Hundreds of doctorates are also awarded. And the career options available after that are many and diverse. In this series, alumni from various faculties talk about what they learned at Universität Hamburg and what advice they have for...

6 February 2023|Research

“Different, but completely right in the head”— Research on neurodiversity and attention

Photo: mathildr

The human central nervous system has about 400 billion nerve connections. Due to genetic syndromes, the ways these manifest can be very different from person to person. In this episode of Doing the Research, educator Prof. Dr. André Zimpel talks about his research on diversity in “neurodiversity,”...

3 February 2023|Press release

ERC Consolidator Grant: replacing fossil fuels used in the chemical industry with biomass

The picture shows a permanent test facility for the OxFA process, which involves using oxygen to convert biomass to formic acid.

Photo: Private

The European Research Council has awarded Prof. Dr. Jakob Albert a grant of around €2 million: The chemical engineer based at Universität Hamburg will spend the next 5 years researching catalysts—so substances that influence the speed of a chemical reaction without being used up themselves. These...

3 February 2023|Internal

FAQ on the coronavirus and its impact on Universität Hamburg

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

Do we still have to wear masks? And can staff continue to work from home? You can find the answers to the most important questions on the coronavirus pandemic in the FAQ, which is regularly updated. [Last update: 3 February 2023, 10:41 AM]

3 February 2023|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on staff

Das Hauptgebäude der Universität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers for staff.

1 February 2023|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers for students and prospective students.

1 February 2023|Press release

1.5-degree Goal not plausible: Social change more important than physical tipping points

Cover illustration of the Hamburg Climate Future Outlook 2023

Photo: UHH/CEN

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is currently not plausible, as is shown in a new, central study released by Universität Hamburg’s Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS). Climate policy, protests, and the Ukraine crisis: the participating researchers...

31 January 2023|Excellence Strategy

First open plenum: University seeks to strengthen sustainability

The University’s president Prof Dr. Hauke Heekeren greats forum participants.

Photo: UHH/Feuerböther

Over 180 University members from all areas—students, teaching staff, researchers, and other staff—have shared ideas at the first open plenum on the topic of sustainability. Together, they have already presented existent measures and goals, identified new fields of action, and established working...

31 January 2023|Press release

Conference at Kampnagel: The Fleeting and the Constant in Dance

Photo: Evgen Rom

From 2 to 4 Februar 2023, the Cluster of Excellence Understanding Written Artefacts at Universität Hamburg illuminated the role of written records for the transient art of dance. Artistic performances, lectures, and audience discussions were open to the public.

26 January 2023|Campus

One course, two degrees: Double Degree Program at the Faculty of Business Administration

Photo: UHH/Röttger

Students at the Faculty of Business Administration can complete two master's degrees within one program – an M.Sc. in Business Administration from Universität Hamburg and an MBA from Kyoto University. The program includes two semesters at the partner university. As part of the program, Ken Takada...

25 January 2023|Press release

Exhibition Focuses on Sexualized Violence and Misguided Victim-Blaming

Photo: Emely Unger

From 31 January to 23 February 2023, the Cluster of Excellence CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter at Universität Hamburg showed What Were You Wearing? at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science at Science City Bahrenfeld. Two years ago, the cluster’s board had already decided to address the topic of...

17 January 2023|Campus

“The greatest challenge is the internationalization of our faculty.”

Photo: Lichtliebe, Volksdorf

Since 1 December 2022, Prof. Dr. Henrik Sattler has been the new dean of the Faculty of Business Administration (Hamburg Business School). In the interview below, he talks about his goals, responsibilities, and the advantages of his long-standing experience.

17 January 2023|Internal

Phishing Attacks Becoming More Frequent: How University Members Can Protect Themselves

Symbolic image of a cyber attack and red warning symbol

Photo: pixabay/Elchinator

Recently, universities have become popular targets for hackers. At the beginning of the year, Universität Hamburg was also confronted with a new wave of phishing mails. University members need to be especially vigilant. The most important questions and answers for staff

12 January 2023|Press release

Sustainability Transformation Monitor Companies Putting Greater Focus on Sustainability

Photo: Sustainability Transformation Monitor

The transformation of the economy towards sustainability proceeds apace. Eighty-four percent of those responsible for sustainability at a company in the real economy say that the topic has become “more” or “much more important.” At 74 percent, the rate is lower in business finance. These are the...

12 January 2023|Excellence Strategy

Advanced Fellows: “Without the fellowship, such an idea would probably never have occurred to me.”

Photo: Hias/C. Höhne

Once a year, Universität Hamburg, together with other Hamburg universities, invites researchers and artists from around the world to spend several months studying in Hamburg. This winter's fellows include international law scholar Prof. Dr. Elvira Pushkareva and landscape architect Prof. Dr. Eckart...

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