University of Hamburg - to research, to teach, to educate and form, to homepage
Newsroom
Newsroom

Newsroom

Der in einem neon-lila gehaltene Schriftzug Reeperbahn

Photo: AdobeStock/pixs:sell

27.04.2026|In focus
400 Years of the Reeperbahn: “The milieu has always been highly contradictory”
Hamburg’s most famous street is celebrating its 400th anniversary. In this interview, Dr. Dirk Brietzke, a research associate at the Center for Hamburg History within the Department of History, discusses the history of the Reeperbahn—a place caught between prostitution, world-famous music clubs, and...
Drei kleine weiße Gipsabgüsse von Frauendarstellungen in einer Vitrine.

Photo: UHH/Priebe

23.04.2026|In focus
Uni meets Kunsthalle: Plaster casts from the collection enhance the new exhibition
For centuries, plaster casts of statues and other ancient sculptures have been an integral part of Art History and archaeological research. The University of Hamburg owns an extensive collection—and is now lending some of the pieces to the Hamburger Kunsthalle. Prof. Dr. Fanny Opdenhoff and Prof...
Portrait Prof. Leininger

Photo: Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald

23.04.2026|Research
Welcome Aboard! Prof. Dr. Arndt Leininger strengthens 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: political scientist Arndt Leininger.
Schülerorchester der höheren Knabenschule in Neunkirchen, Bez. Cöln.

Photo: Johann Riesenkönig

22.04.2026|Research
A Powerful Instrument: Music Education Through the Ages
For some, music lessons in school mark the beginning of a lifelong passion; for others, they feel more like a tedious chore. Dr. Benjamin Eibach, a professor of educational science with an area of concentration in music pedagogy at the University of Hamburg, is researching how the subject has...
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kley

Photo: UHH/Bruns

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

Photo: privat

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.

Photo: AdobeStock/Andrey Popov

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.

Photo: AdobeStock/Feng Yu

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...
Archive of current news

Videos

more videos
Faces of Research: Climate Research
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