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Illustriertes Titelbild des Jahresberichts 2025 mit zwei Figuren, die zu einer Reise aufbrechen und dafür einen Rucksack und eine Landkarte dabei haben

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15.07.2026|In focus
2025 Annual Report Published: A Look Back at a Year of New Beginnings
The eventful year 2025 had already reached its first highlight for the University of Hamburg with the confirmation of the four Clusters of Excellence in May. Overall, the year was marked by new initiatives and the continuation of projects that will shape the future. The university’s new annual...
Mitarbeiterinnen sitzen zusammen und halten kleine EU-Flaggen

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13.07.2026|In focus
Funding for the International EUGLOH Alliance Will Continue
Starting in 2027, the “European University Alliance for Global Health” (EUGLOH) will receive funding from the European Commission for another two years as part of the “European Universities Initiative.” This will allow for the further strengthening of established Europe-wide structures in the areas...
Prof. Dr. Liona Paulus

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09.07.2026|Forschung
Doing the Research: Do We Say “Deaf” or “Hard of Hearing”?
The UHH is home to more than 6,200 researchers. Every two weeks, in the “Doing the Research” series in the *Hamburger Abendblatt*, we provide insights into their work. In the current issue, Prof. Dr. Liona Paulus explains why sign language interpreting is so important.
Maryam Blumenthal, Dr. Lars Longwitz, Prof. Dr. Dorothea Alewell, Laura Bischoff-Schumacher, Prof. Dr. Ania Muntau, Franziska Bachmann, Dr. Verena Kahl, Prof. Dr. Nina Perkowski, Dr. Ivo Raband und Sidney Oliveira (von links nach rechts).

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08.07.2026|Campus
Nine University of Hamburg teachers awarded 2026 Hamburg Teaching Prize
Excellence in university teaching is recognized and honored in Hamburg. On 7 July 2026 the Hamburg Teaching Prize was presented by the the Ministry of Science, Research and Equalities for the 18th time. Nine University of Hamburg faculty members were also honored at the State and University Library...
Boris Herrmann und Luisa Neubauer an der Uni Hamburg

Photo: Hamburg Sustainability Week

07.07.2026|Im Fokus
Bringing Sustainability to Life with the University of Hamburg
For one week during Hamburg Sustainability Week and the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, sustainability issues took center stage in the Hanseatic city. The University of Hamburg also participated in various events and hosted its own.
Musikbühne Sternstundenfestival 2026

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02.07.2026|Campus
Welcome to the Sternstunden Festival 2026!
On July 17 and 18, the University of Hamburg Observatory invites you to the fourth annual Sternstunden Festival in Bergedorf. In a summery festival atmosphere, visitors can enjoy more than 30 concerts, as well as scientific lectures, stargazing, and scientific experiments.
Prof. Dr. Theresa Bockelmann

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02.07.2026|Forschung
Welcome Aboard!: Prof. Dr. Theresa Bockelmann strengthens the University of Hamburg Business School
Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: business economist Prof. Dr. Theresa Bockelmann.
Prof. Dr. Jan Recker

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25.06.2026|Forschung
Doing the Research: How Can Sustainable Digitalization Succeed?
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 “Doing the research” series in the Hamburger Abendblatt. In the latest issue, Prof. Dr. Jan Recker explains how manufacturing companies can also become...
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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