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Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kley

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15.04.2026|Research
Doing the Research: How much green space does it take to be happy?
The University of Hamburg is the scientific home to more than 6,200 researchers. Every 2 weeks, we offer a glimpse into their work as part of the “Research and Understanding” series in the Hamburger Abendblatt. Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kley explains why gardens and trees make our lives more fulfilling and...
Prof. Dr. Michael Krelle

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14.04.2026|Research
Welcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Michael Krelle strengthens the Faculty of Education
Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: education researcher Prof. Dr. Michael Krelle.
Angestellte verschiedener Berufsgruppen eines Krankenhauses stehen im Kreis und legen die Hände in der Mitte übereinander. Die Aufnahme ist von unten gemacht.

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13.04.2026|Forschung
How can we ensure that hospital work is future-proof?
There are currently many ideas about how to structure daily hospital operations in order to attract skilled workers, retain staff, and improve the quality of care. But what concrete benefits do these measures actually bring? Theresa Maurer, Prof. Dr. Eva-Maria Wild, and their team at the Hamburg...
Im Wörterbuch ist der Eintrag Sanktionen, auf Englisch Sanctions, mit pinkem Textmarker unterstrichen.

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09.04.2026|Research
New Study on Sanctions: Do Opposites Attract? Not in Foreign Policy.
International sanctions are imposed less frequently when the political leaders involved have similar curriculum vitae. This is shown by a new study involving Dr. Jerg Gutmann of the University of Hamburg. Based on data from more than 150 countries, the study examined when sanctions were imposed...
Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti

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08.04.2026|Research
Welcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti joins the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: economist Anca Balietti.
Symbolbild zu Exzellenz auf dem eine gezeichnete Glühbirne zu sehen ist. Daneben die Namen der vier Exzellenzcluster der UHH.

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07.04.2026|Excellence Strategy
Hamburg Presents Roadmap and Goals for the Clusters of Excellence
From climate research and quantum physics to manuscript and materials research: Hamburg was successful in the nationwide Excellence Strategy competition with no fewer than five clusters of excellence. Over the next seven years, they will receive approximately €266.4 million in federal funding. The...
Sidney Oliveira

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07.04.2026|Forschung
(How) can teaching reflect on and overcome colonial structures and content?
How do teachers incorporate postcolonial perspectives into their lessons, and what obstacles do they encounter in doing so? Sidney Oliveira, a doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Education at the University of Hamburg, is investigating this question. In this interview, he discusses the various...
Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke

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02.04.2026|Research
Doing the Research: How will we interact with computers in the future?
The University of Hamburg is the scientific home to more than 6,200 researchers. Every 2 weeks, we offer a glimpse into their work as part of the “Research and Understanding” series in the Hamburger Abendblatt. In this edition, Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke explains how AI and virtual reality can be...
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Cluster of Excellence CLICCS: Video Insights Into Climate Research

Where does the carbon go when Earth continues to warm – and what makes us more likely to practice climate protection? Two experts present their inspiring research at the University of Hamburg