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22 April 2025|Internal

Introducing Prof. Dr. Petra Steinorth, the new dean of the University of Hamburg Business School

Our video series introduces administrative and academic colleagues new to management positions at the University of Hamburg. In the current episode, Prof. Dr. Petra Steinorth provides a glimpse into her work.

20 February 2025|Internal

University of Hamburg Kicks Off Comprehensive Cybersecurity Initiative

Illustration showing a woman whose password is stolen after she clicks on a link in a phishing email.

Photo: University of Hamburg / Vogiatzis

The threat of cyberattacks remains heightened at the University of Hamburg. All University members acting prudently is essential to successfully fending off these attacks and increasing cybersecurity. We have thus started a comprehensive cybersecurity initiative in February 2025.

9 January 2025|Internal

Prof. Dr. Petra Steinorth is the new dean of the University of Hamburg Business School

Photo: University of Hamburg Business School

Prof. Dr. Petra Steinorth began her tenure as the new dean of the University of Hamburg Business School on 1 January 2025. In this interview, the professor of risk management and insurance shares her goals, her vision for the faculty, and how she plans to incorporate her international experience in...

6 January 2025|Internal

Cultural Shift at the University: Small Projects, Great Impact—Part 2

Staff working together using an interactive whiteboard

Photo: University of Hamburg/Esfandiari

How can we work together better and more positively and effectively communicate? From new formats to momentary adjustments—there are a host of ideas for greater scientific exchange and working together successfully. This series present inspiring initiatives.

12 December 2024|Internal

Cultural Shift at the University: Small projects, great impact—Part I

Staff working together using a smartboard

Photo: University of Hamburg/Esfandiari

5 December 2024|Internal

New Work@UHH Final Event on 9 December

Cards on the table explain what New Work means.

Photo: University of Hamburg/Esfandiari

Over the past years, many members of the University of Hamburg and in the New Work @UHH project worked on creating an innovative work culture at the University of Hamburg. On 9 December 2024, the project ended with a exciting view of the future.

13 November 2023|Internal

On 13 November, he celebrated his 80th birthday.

Eckart Krause at the Hamburg Library of University History

Photo: UHH/AfUG

Dr. h.c. Eckart Krause has long been considered the “memory” of the University of Hamburg. On 13 November, he celebrated his 80th birthday.

26 October 2023|Internal

Phishing Attacks: How University Members Can Protect Themselves

Screenshot from explanatory video on 2-factor authentication

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Vogiatzis

Universities are also targets for hackers. Currently, Universität Hamburg is facing another wave of phishing mails. University members need to be especially vigilant. The most important questions and answers at a glance.

25 September 2023|Internal

University Support for Students with Disabilities

Laptop bearing the words “impaired student” on its side.

Photo: University of Hamburg / Feuerböther

According to current surveys, 16 percent of students in Germany have a disability or health complication that can make studying difficult. Reasonable accommodations can be made for coursework and examinations on an individual basis. The University of Hamburg offers advice on this.

3 February 2023|Internal

FAQ on the coronavirus and its impact on Universität Hamburg

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

Do we still have to wear masks? And can staff continue to work from home? You can find the answers to the most important questions on the coronavirus pandemic in the FAQ, which is regularly updated. [Last update: 3 February 2023, 10:41 AM]

3 February 2023|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on staff

Das Hauptgebäude der Universität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers for staff.

1 February 2023|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers for students and prospective students.

17 January 2023|Internal

Phishing Attacks Becoming More Frequent: How University Members Can Protect Themselves

Symbolic image of a cyber attack and red warning symbol

Photo: pixabay/Elchinator

Recently, universities have become popular targets for hackers. At the beginning of the year, Universität Hamburg was also confronted with a new wave of phishing mails. University members need to be especially vigilant. The most important questions and answers for staff

12 January 2022|Internal

Executive University Board to adopt a new directive for respectful interaction

The Universität Hamburg Main Building under a blue sky

Photo: UHH/Ohme

To more clearly delineate the line between respectful interaction and offensive behavior, the Executive University Board has approved a new directive which will take effect from its publication. The new directive replaces the version last updated in 2009, and now includes students as well as...

23 June 2020|Internal

Video Message from the University President on the Current Coronavirus Situation

Summer Semester 2020 will take place digitally, and preparations for Winter Semester 2020/21 are underway. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dieter Lenzen, president of Universität Hamburg, reports on the status of the discussions in a new video message.

30 May 2017|Internal

Prizes and distinctions in May 2017: Eliane Lorenz, Stephanie Schrage and Jan Wilkens recieve Übersee-Stipendium

Verleihung im Hamburger Rathaus. V.l.n.r.: Präsident des Übersee-Club e.V. Michael Behrendt, Bürgermeister Olaf Scholz, Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel, Ingrid Harré-Eichmann, Stipendiatinnen Stephanie Schrage und Eliane Lorenz.

Photo: Krafft Angerer

Eliane Lorenz, Stephanie Schrage and Jan Wilkens, research associates at Universität Hamburg, were awarded scholarships from the Übersee-Club e.V. on 5 May 2017. The ceremony took place in the large ballroom of the Hamburg Town Hall. To mark Übersee-Tag (abroad day), the federal chancellor Dr...

19 May 2017|Research

On the relationship between the climate and the economy. An interview with award-winning economist Professor Alexander Bassen

Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen im Interview mit Marlehn Thieme vom Rat für Nachhaltige Entwicklung

Photo: B.A.U.M./Rainer Kant

The economist and sociologist Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen from Universität Hamburg has received the B.A.U.M award from the Bundesdeutschen Arbeitskreises für Umweltbewusstes Management (German working group for environmentally friendly management) in the science category. The jury praised his...

20 April 2017|Internal

Faculty council elections coming up

Fiktiver Wahlzettel mit einer Hand, die ein Kreuz macht

Photo: UHH/Wohlfahrt

In summer semester 2017, members of all groups at the University will vote for their represenatives to the faculty councils. Elected members take office on 1 October 2017 and end their duties on 30 September 2019. Student reps officially end duties on 30 September 2018.

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