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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...

27 September 2024|Research

New DFG-funded infection research group

Photo: UKE

“NeuroFlame” is one of 7 new research groups to receive funding from the German Research Foundation over the next 4 years. The researchers under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Manuel A. Friese will investigate how chronic inflammation is impacting nerve cell function and survival. For this undertaking...

26 September 2024|Press release

The University of Hamburg agrees to cooperation with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Professor Ho Teck Hua (l.) presents Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren with an art print with an architectural impression of the NTU campus

Photo: NTU

The University of Hamburg and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have now signed a joint agreement. The goal is to intensify cooperation between the universities at all levels. The signing took place as part of a delegation to Singapore.

25 September 2024|Campus

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

Photo: Hamburger Horizonte

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...

20 September 2024|Press release

The University of Hamburg Welcomes All to Sustainability Days 2024

The tiny house on the Von-Melle-Park Campus

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Esfandiari

Sustainability Days are a platform for sharing ideas, research findings, and visions of a sustainable future. They will take place on 7 and 8 October on the Von-Melle-Park Campus. The event, which includes prominent guests, has a diverse program.

19 September 2024|Press release

Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook: how climate adaptation succeeds

The cover of the Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook

Photo: UHH/CLICCS

Climate change is forcing people to adapt to changed environmental conditions. How they do so is crucial. The current Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook 2024 shows that only sustainable adaptation is successful in the long term. The central study conducted by the Cluster of Excellence Climate, Climatic...

16 September 2024|Excellence

University Council and Academic Senate Discuss Excellence

Photo: UHH/Deike Haase

In mid-September, the University Council, the Academic Senate, and the Executive University Board gathered at the University of Hamburg to consolidate information and exchange thoughts on the University’s Excellence Strategy.

12 September 2024|In Focus

Alliance for better university education for refugees

Autumn leaves in front of Universität Hamburg’s Main Building

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Esfandiari

Sixteen universities around the world have united to improve and expand access to university education for refugees. The University of Hamburg is part of this international effort and advocates for more just access to education.

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...

9 September 2024|In Focus

Sustainability at Universities Audit: University of Hamburg Chosen for Pilot Phase

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Esfandiari

The Sustainability at Universities Audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) systematically supports the ongoing development of university sustainability strategies, goals, and activities. The University of Hamburg, the University of Technology in Chemnitz, the Dortmund University of...

5 September 2024|Press release

Sanctions Lead to Higher Emigration

Photo: UHH/Röttger

Migration can have different causes such as military conflicts or poverty. However, there is hardly any research to date on whether international sanctions influence the decision to leave one’s homeland or not. Researchers at the University of Hamburg and Trier University have now published the...

4 September 2024|In Focus

Studying Gravitational Waves with Taylor, Justin, and the Scorpions

Photo: Barclays Arena

At the end of July, roughly 800 people simultaneously followed seismic waves per live stream generated by a Taylor Swift concert in Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. The recording provided the WAVE research team with important findings and recordings of the Justin Timberlake and Scorpions’ concerts...

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.

29 August 2024|Press release

The University of Hamburg Launches Campus Legends Podcast

Key visual for the Campus Legends podcast with Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren

Photo: Campus Legends

In a new podcast, the University’s president, Hauke Heekeren, has inspiring conversations with prominent alumni and famous personalities in the City of Hamburg. Campus Legends illuminates guests’ impressive biographies and experiences and how they reflect their connections to the University and...

29 August 2024|Research

Doing the Research series: New model helps heavy industry in energy transition

Photo: Pexels/Tom Fisk

More green energy, fewer emissions: to stand a chance in the fight against climate change, heavy industry must change its production methods. But this carries high investments and risks. Working with Prof. Dr. Malte Fliedner, Dr. Tobias Cors from the Faculty of Business Administration has developed...

27 August 2024|Research

Academic Event on World Literacy Day

Photo: Universität Hamburg / Esfandiari

More than 6 million people in Germany cannot read or write properly. On 5 September 2024, Life-Long Learning at the University of Hamburg and the Hamburger Volkshochschule invite the public for a discussion on the occasion of International Literacy Day. Together, participants will look at current...

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...

22 August 2024|Press release

Information on the University of Hamburg’s Open Study Program

The University of Hamburg cube in front of the University’s Main Building

Photo: Universität Hamburg / von Wieding

The Center for Continuing Studies is providing information about the University of Hamburg’s Open Study Program on 5 September 2024. The Open Study Program welcomes people of all ages interested in learning. The event will include talks about the courses and advice per telephone.

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...

19 August 2024|Research

Doing the Research series: Tracking the feeling of boredom

Image of boredom with a woman sitting in front of her laptop

Photo: Pexels / Ivan Samkov

Boredom has a bad rap, and we try our best to avoid it. It plays a key role when it comes to motivation, decisions, and performance. The sports psychologist Prof. Dr. Wanja Wolff and his team examine the basic characteristics of boredom.

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