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11 December 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Emanuel Viebahn strengthens the Humanities

Photo: University of Hamburg/Göttling

Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: philosophy Prof. Dr. Emanuel Viebahn

25 November 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Luisa Lucie-Smith strengthens the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences

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Every year, University of Hamburg welcomes many new researchers. Here, we present part of a series to introduce them and their areas of research. This time: cosmologist Luisa Lucie-Smith.

19 November 2024|Campus

First Steps Towards Nicer Campus

Students hang out in hammocks or on ENZI furniture on the Bahrenfeld campus.

Photo: Universität Hamburg / von Wieding

In Summer 2023, students had the opportunity to take part in a survey of their daily experiences at the various University locations. How do they perceive their surroundings? How do they use indoor and outdoor spaces? What needs to be improved? Based on the results, the first steps are being taken...

15 November 2024|Campus

Joint reception: Elite sport at the University of Hamburg

Group portrait with athletes (from left): Ingrid Unkelbach (head of the Olympiastützpunkt Hamburg/S.-H.), vice president Jetta Frost, Moritz Grauert (rowing), Hanna Zimmel (track consultant), Max Rosenfeld (rowing), Laura Saenger (hockey), Torben Johannesen (rowing)

Photo: University of Hamburg

From track and field to rowing and hockey, the University of Hamburg has 30 exceptional athletes all studying while training to compete at the Olympic and Paralympic Games and national championships.

4 November 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Ali Ghandour strengthens the Humanities

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Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time, it is the Islamic theologian Prof. Dr. Ali Ghandour.

16 October 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Barbara Henning strengthens the Humanities

Photo: Ulli Wrede

Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Professor of Turkish Studies, Dr. Barbara Henning.

16 October 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Peter Schauss strengthens the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences

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Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Prof. Dr. Peter Schauss.

7 October 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Julia C. Schneider strengthens the Humanities

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Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Sinologist Prof. Dr. Julia C. Schneider

1 October 2024|Campus

Prof. Dr. Ruzana Liburkina strengthens the Faculty of Humanities.

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Esfandiari

Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: cultural studies scholar Prof. Dr. Ruzana Liburkina.

27 September 2024|Campus

Student research: Using science to modernize study of medicine

Medical student Ben Lücking intubating a medical simulation manikin

Photo: Private

Studying medicine requires students to study efficiently, to store a broad range of content long-term for their later work as a doctor. The student research group ME-Learn at Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence would like to help shape this learning process more sustainably with the aid of...

25 September 2024|Campus

“AI and Us”: Sign up for Hamburger Horizonte 2024!

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Can artificial intelligence save the climate? How does AI change science and politics, work, and how we deal with each other? At this year’s Hamburger Horizonte series from 9–14 October, representatives from the world of academia, politics, the media, and civil society will discuss how AI affects us...

10 September 2024|Campus

Doctorates and Professional Prospects: Tips and Ideas

Photo: HRA/Wied

Remain in academia or enter the private sector? Set up your own business, go into research management, or strive for a professorship at a university of applied sciences? The possibilities after you do a doctorate are manifold and it can be hard to make a timely decision about the next step. The...

2 September 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Hilke Pallesen strengthens the Faculty of Education.

Photo: Jessen Mordhorst

Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Educational scientist Prof. Dr. Hilke Pallesen.

23 August 2024|Campus

Welcome Buddy Program: Rental contracts and global friendships

Jean-Baptiste Goeh-Akue and Cecilie Schanz

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Gau / Keller

Both the Hamburg buddies and new international students benefit from PIASTA’s Welcome Buddy Program. We are currently looking for participants for Winter Semester 2024/25. Cecilie Schanz from Denmark and Jean-Baptiste Goeh-Akue from Germany met through the program. In this interview, they talk about...

21 August 2024|Campus

First Photovoltaic System at the University of Hamburg in Operation

Photo: Hamburger Energiewerke

A large photovoltaic system on the roof of the University of Hamburg’s Center for Hybrid Nanostructures is now generating solar energy in Science City Hamburg-Bahrenfeld—effective immediately. With about 160 kWp over a surface of over 750 square meters, it is currently one of the largest PV systems...

14 August 2024|Campus

Double degree in Kyoto: “Spontaneous Insight Sticks Best”

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Master’s students at the Faculty of Business Administration can get a double degree, one from the University of Hamburg plus one from the University of Kyoto, Japan. The 2024 application period for the double degree program ended on 15 August. Joseph Nuri is one of program participants from the...

1 August 2024|Campus

Welcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Yannik Gehrke strengthens business administration.

Photo: Sarah R. Kriener

Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: business economist Prof. Dr. Yannick Gehrke.

31 July 2024|Campus

Coming soon: 2-Factor Authentication for Students

Photo: University of Hamburg / Vogiatzis

Universities are also targeted by hackers. Secure passwords are not enough to prevent cyberattacks. In order to boost the security of our services, the University will implement the 2FA authentication for students too.

23 July 2024|Campus

Balancing term papers and Olympia “My Friends and Family Are All Going to Paris.”

Photo: Worldsportpics

From 26 July to 11 August, the Olympic Games 2024 will take place in Paris, France. The German Olympic team also includes University of Hamburg students who are set to race for medals. Altogether 30 elite athletes are enrolled at the University. Three of them talk about juggling studies, training...

18 July 2024|Campus

13 University of Hamburg teachers were awarded the 2024 Hamburg teaching prize.

Photo: BWFGB/Kirstin Hammerstein

This year’s awards took place on 16 July 2024 in the Hamburg Town Hall. A total of 13 teachers from the University of Hamburg were recognized for their outstanding seminars, modules, or exercises.

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