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Clusters of excellence
Since 2019, University of Hamburg has received funding for 4 clusters of excellence. In these research alliances, researchers tackle questions in astrophysics, climate, photon science, and written artifacts.
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Excellent conditions for work and research
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Whether research, teaching, or research management: Prospective or current doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and early career research group leaders can find attractive career paths, excellent employment conditions, and various kinds of support at University of Hamburg, to produce outstanding qualified people in research and teaching, and promote future careers inside and outside of academia.
Academic career opportunitiesWho does research on what at the University of Hamburg?
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Our research portal FIS (Research Information System) provides a comprehensive overview of researchers, research projects, co-operations and scientific activities at the University of Hamburg. Thanks to a wide range of search and filter options, information on individual projects can also be researched specifically.
Research portalFlagship for regional research alliances
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For us, global visibility goes hand in hand with valuing our region. In close dialogue with our local partners we have actively developed our PIER Plus network, to strengthen and develop Hamburg as a scientific hub, and make it more internationally visible.
Pier PlusResearch news
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17 March 2025|ResearchResearch project: How Can We Make Climate Protection Financing Sustainable?
For a new project, a University of Hamburg research team will connect with the financial sector to develop innovative financing and investment strategies in tackling the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. As part of a research alliance with the University of Kassel project receives roughly €2.5 million in...
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11 March 2025|ResearchDoing the Research series: Creating AI to Reflect Cultural Diversity
More and more companies and private individuals are using generative AI such as ChatGPT or Dall-E. However, the data that forms the basis for the results being generated do not reflect the world’s entire population equally. Prof. Dr. Anne Lauscher and Carolin Holtermann (University of Hamburg Business School) are looking at...
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26 February 2025|ResearchNew Database Helps Sports Teachers Find Digital Tools
The Spodigi-Tools database should make it easier for sports teachers to use digital tools in their classes. The database was developed by researchers at the Universities of Hamburg and Wuppertal. In the upcoming months, it will undergo live testing and evaluation so that teachers can make the best use of it in their...
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25 February 2025|Press releaseSuccessful Start of Second MOTRA Round
The collaborative project Radicalization Monitoring System and Transfer Platform (Monitoringsystem und Transferplattform Radikalisierung, MOTRA), which includes 2 research groups from Hamburg, is entering its second funding phase. After successfully completing the first funding phase (2019 to 2024), the project will receive...
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25 February 2025|ForschungWeaker ocean circulation could cost trillions
A major motor for the global climate is beginning to falter: a massive system of ocean currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which also includes the Gulf Stream. As a new study conducted by experts at the University of Hamburg’s Cluster of Excellence for climate research CLICCS and the Max...
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21 February 2025|Research“Gender-Equitable Perspectives in Theological Textbooks Cannot Be Assumed”
Feminist and diversity-oriented research approaches are firmly anchored in many disciplines. PD Dr. Frank A. Kurzmann from the Department of Protestant Theology at the University of Hamburg is investigating how to also implement them in theology. Among other things, he organized a workshop on the topic together with...
