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

Newsroom

Newsroom

Newsroom

Prof. Dr. Wanja Wolff

Photo: privat

13.05.2026|Research
Doing the Research: What drives us?
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. Wanja Wolff explains how our weaker self and physical exertion...
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Genzel

Photo: MPI für Extraterrestrische Physik

11.05.2026|Im Fokus
New Academy Lecture featuring Nobel Prize-winning physicist Reinhard Genzel on 24 June 2026
Nobel Prize laureate in Physics Dr. Reinhard Genzel will deliver an Academy Lecture on the topic “Massive Black Holes: Evidence and Cosmological Evolution.” Genzel is accepting an invitation from the University of Hamburg and the Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg and will speak on 24...
Forscherin an einem Massenspektrometer

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

07.05.2026|In focus
Intellectual Property Protection: University of Hamburg Approves New IP Strategy and IP Guidelines
Intellectual property (IP) should be protected. The University of Hamburg is strengthening its role as an innovation-oriented and socially responsible institution of higher education—through professional IP management, targeted measures to raise IP awareness, and greater visibility of its transfer...
Studentengruppe mit Müllgreifern

Photo: UHH/Otto

07.05.2026|Im Fokus
First-year students provide data for water protection: Counting trash instead of cramming formulas
About 240 first-year students from the Department of Biology collected trash along the Outer Alster—6,370 items. This resulted in a pilot study that combines teaching, research, and environmental engagement.
Eine Discokugel auf dem belebten Campus bei einem der vergangenen Campusfeste. Im Hintergrund sind Studierende zu sehen.

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

05.05.2026|Campus
From the University, for the University: Our Campus Festival on 18 June 2026
The big festival on the Von-Melle-Park campus has become a wonderful tradition. On 18 June, the university, in collaboration with the Studierendenwerk Hamburg, is once again inviting all staff, students, and their families and friends to come together starting at 4 pm to enjoy music, activities, and...
Portrait Dr. Huke

Photo: UHH/Esfandiari

05.05.2026|Research
Doing the Research: How can labor laws be better enforced?
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 this edition, Dr. Nikolai Huke explains why there is a disconnect between legal norms and...
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...
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