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14 December 2023|Campus

Universität Hamburg Students Awarded in the iGEM Competition 2023

Sebastian Federle, Junsoo Im, Jule Krawietz, Lisa Siemers, Maren Hinz, Joel Senador, Jonas Westphal, Lennert Weber, Andrea Köthe, Melina Baar, Fanny Ott, Timon Warschau, Amelie Geuer, Malcolm Rose

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Federle

More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. A team of 15 students at Universität Hamburg has found an innovative alternative way to eliminate pathogens. Their idea was awarded a special prize for best presentation and a gold medal at the iGEM Competition Grand Jamboree 2023.

13 December 2023|Campus

Opening hours for libraries and cafeterias

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

Many of the libraries and cafeterias will be closed over the break. University Sports and the University Museum will also be taking a break. Here is an overview of opening hours:

12 December 2023|Campus

“I try to get socially involved everywhere I go.”

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

Sadequle Islam graduated from the Faculty of Education and is this year’s winner of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Prize. The prize is awarded to international students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance as well as social and intercultural involvement. Islam sat down...

12 December 2023|Campus

2023 in pictures

It's half-time for the Excellence Strategy. Numerous guests visit Universität Hamburg and new events and activities enrich exchange here and with the city at large. The year-in-review illuminates the University's exciting 2023 in pictures.

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.

1 November 2023|Campus

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

Photo: Private

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

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...

12 October 2023|Campus

Von-Melle-Park Campus: Philosophenturm Handed Over to Universität Hamburg

Photo: Ministry of Science, Research, Equalities and Districts

After 5 years of challenging restoration efforts in line with conservation requirements, the 14-story building will reopen just in time for the lecture period starting on 16 October. Alongside extensive fire safety measures, an addition in the courtyard, and a new central library, the...

4 October 2023|Campus

New university leadership: New Executive University Board Begins Work

Group photo of the new Executive University Board

Photo: Claudia Höhne

On 1 October 2023, Universität Hamburg’s new Executive University Board began its work. Hauke Heekeren, Jetta Frost, Natalia Filatkina, Tilo Böhmann, Martin Hecht, Laura Marie Edinger-Schons, and Sebastian Gerlin now form the new university leadership.

4 October 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Christina Meyer strengthens the humanities.

Photo: Private

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Americanist Prof. Dr. Christina Meyer.

2 October 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Claudia Jahnel strengthens the humanities.

Photo: EKD/Jens Schulze

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Theologian Prof. Dr. Claudia Jahnel.

27 September 2023|Campus

Conference at Universität Hamburg: Internationalization of Teacher Education

Group photo of the International of Teacher Education conference

Photo: UHH/Wett

To do justice to cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom, future teachers need to cultivate awareness and skills for diversity-sensitive lesson plans. At an international networking conference at the Faculty of Education at Universität Hamburg, different ideas about and aspects of...

26 September 2023|Campus

International partner universities network globally in Hamburg

Group photo from the 2023 Hamburg Networking Conference

Photo: Sven Rehder Fotografie

Which innovative research and teaching projects provide the opportunity for international collaboration and exchange while also being flexible enough to fit into the universities’ existing curricula? Are multilateral networks the future of academic internationalization? And how can young researchers...

24 August 2023|Campus

Vocational training at Universität Hamburg: “We get the time we need here to study.”

Photo: Lihuén Eder in the Loki Schmidt Garden greenhouse

Diverse and practical—at Universität Hamburg, you can also pursue vocational training in many fields. Take, for example, the Loki Schmidt Garden, where every year gardeners are trained to handle native and exotic plants. Lihuén Eder is one of those gardeners and provides insight into his work.

23 August 2023|Campus

On the idea of human happiness: Prof. Dr. Jozef Müller strengthens the humanities.

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Philosopher Prof. Dr. Jozef Müller.

22 August 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard!: Prof. Dr. Nicole strengthens the humanities.

Photo: Inger Ulrich

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Assyriologist and philologist Prof. Dr. Nicole Brisch.

7 August 2023|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Benno Fladvad joins the MIN Faculty

Photo: Studioline

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. And this time, we talk to geographer and peace researcher Prof. Dr. Benno Fladvad, who is investigating the link between climate change and conflict.

12 July 2023|Campus

Pilot project in educational science: €10,000 for Experimental Space for Didactic Innovation

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

In the upcoming 18 months, the Stifterverband (a German association of corporations and foundations) is supporting a pioneering digitalization project at Universität Hamburg. The concept is being realized within the scope of a nationwide university network for future-oriented learning spaces.

12 July 2023|Campus

Hamburg Teaching Prize: Awards for 21 Teachers at Universität Hamburg

Group photo, awards ceremony for the Teaching Prize 2022 and 2023

Photo: Michael Zapf/BWFGB

Every year, Hamburg’s education authorities award the teaching prize to especially outstanding teachers at Hamburg’s 6 public universities. On 7 July, the winners for 2022 and 2023 will be recognized at the city hall. There are 21 recipients from Universität Hamburg.

3 July 2023|Campus

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

Photo: fotoprofi

Every year, Universität Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Theologist Prof. Dr. Felix Roleder.