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10 February 2021|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

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The most important questions and answers for students and prospective students.
9 February 2021|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on staff

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers for staff.
1 February 2021|Internal

FAQ on the coronavirus and its impact on Universität Hamburg

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

In 2021, the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect processes at Universität Hamburg, whether digital studies, travel abroad, or working from home. You will find answers to the most important questions in the FAQ, which is regularly updated. [Last update: 1 February 2021, 10:49 AM]
27 January 2021|Press release

“Living Fossil” in the Namib Has Different Subspecies

Specimens of the Weltwitschia mirabilis can live over 1,000 years.

Photo: UHH/Jürgens

A family of Welwitschia already inhabited Earth 112 million years ago. A research team in the Department of Biology at Universität Hamburg has now used short DNA sequences to discover that the only still-living species of Weltwitschia mirabilis has different subspecies. The findings were published...
21 January 2021|Excellence Strategy

Fashion of the Future? Buying Nonfabric Clothing

Eine Person steht in einer bergigen Wüstenlandschaft und trägt virtuelle Klamotten. Sie trägt ein langes Kleid, hat eine Brille auf. Ihre Arme sind unter den Klamotten versteckt.

Photo: The Fabricant

Within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments, Universität Hamburg is announcing a new funding round for student research projects. In this program, the University is currently funding 17 projects, including one conducting research on digital fashion.
13 January 2021|Im Fokus

Digital teaching: “There has been closeness despite the distance”

Prof. Dr. Franziska Müller

Photo: private

During the coronavirus pandemic, all teaching at Universität Hamburg has had to move to virtual spaces. In our series of interviews, we talk to lecturers about the challenges and solutions involved and the changes that may remain in place even after the pandemic. Today: Prof. Dr. Franziska Müller...
12 January 2021|Excellence Strategy

Laboratory for the Development of Sustainable Innovations

Portrait Prof. Jana Timm

Photo: Leuphana Universität

Using funds from the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments, Universität Hamburg finances the Transfer@UHH fund. In 2021, the University funded a total of 6 transfer projects, including a research project led by Prof. Dr. Jana-Michaela Timm on cooperation between practice and...
12 January 2021|Internal

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on travel and stays abroad

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers about stays abroad and travel.
22 December 2020|Research

Special gerontological issue of the European Journal of Ageing

An elderly couple on a walk

Photo: pixabay/PICNIC-Foto-Soest

Universität Hamburg participates in a research network that examines notions of age and their impact. A special issue of the European Journal of Ageing presents an overview of the current state of research.
16 December 2020|Press release

Research Network Opens Window into the Earth’s Interior

Image of a crater landscape

Photo: pixabay/meipakk

Each seismic wave that travels through the Earth’s crust slightly changes this layer. Cutting-edge sensor technology now allows us to reevaluate risks such as landslides or the stability of bridges and buildings. Prof. Dr. Céline Hadziioannou of Universität Hamburg coordinates the European-wide...
30 November 2020|Press release

Universität Hamburg and the University of Bremen successfully entered the second CRC/Transregio funding phase

The Transregio to investigate the exchange of energy between the ocean and the atmosphere is entering the second funding phase.

Photo: UHH/CEN/T. Wasilewski

The German Research Foundation has granted second-phase funding for a joint-project between Universität Hamburg (coordination) and the University of Bremen, alongside other partners. The Collaborative Research Center / Transregio “Energy Transfers in Atmosphere and Ocean” (CRC/Transregio 181) will...
30 November 2020|

Four Students Selected for Fast-Track Program

Students in the Department of Chemistry can quickly pursue a doctorate through the fast-track program.

Photo: Frank von Wieding

The University’s fast-track program gives outstanding students an opportunity to do their doctorate right after completing their bachelor’s. They receive funding and support for 2 years.
23 November 2020|Excellence Strategy

Professor of scientific and innovation research appointed

Portrait Prof. Sabine Maasen

Photo: UHH/Lutsch

The sociologist Prof. Dr. Sabine Maasen is switching to Universität Hamburg for a professorship newly created within the context of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments. She will serve as the academic director of the Transfer Agency that is currently being set up.
20 November 2020|Press release

Simulations Strengthen Greater Protection for High-Risk Groups

Symbolic representation of the coronavirus

Photo: Pixabay

Contact restrictions for particular age and high-risk groups can keep mortality rates and economic costs low during the corona pandemic according to findings by researchers at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE) under the aegis of Prof. Dr. Martin Spindler. On the basis of epidemiological...
20 November 2020|Im Fokus

Research team at Universität Hamburg works on new COVID-19 rapid test

Kunststoffelement mit Mikro- und Nanokanälen

Photo: UHH/Fernandez-Cuesta

An interdisciplinary research team from Universität Hamburg and the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron wants to develop a new inexpensive, fast, and portable test for the screening of infections with SARS-CoV-2. The research team anticipates a prototype in 1.5 years.
3 November 2020|Excellence Strategy

Sea Monsters and Their Absence

Map of the Persian Sea from the 10th century

Photo: Leiden University Library

The first Arabic description of the world using texts and maps was created in the 10th century. The maps are amazingly modern, partly because they left unknown areas empty rather than filling them with fictional beings and places, explains Dr. Nadja Danilenko, an Islamic studies researcher in the...
29 October 2020|Campus

Video Campus Tour of Von-Melle-Park

A campus tour or rally is a standard feature of most orientation modules at the beginning of the winter semester. These will not take place this year due to coronavirus measures. As an alternative, we have prepared a video campus tour.
12 October 2020|Excellence Strategy

"Cooperation benefits all partners"

Portrait E. Hettig

Photo: UHH/Ohme

One reason Universität Hamburg, northern Germany’s largest research institution, was named a University of Excellence was in recognition of its role as a “flagship university.” True to this concept, the University would like to further develop and fortify cooperation among various universities and...
24 September 2020|Forschung

ERC Starting Grant: Quantum technology project begins

Dr. Guillaume Salomon

Photo: Cleo Moisan

Supporting outstanding young scientists with innovative projects in basic research - that is the goal of the so-called Starting Grants of the European Research Council. Since 1 September physicist Dr. Guillaume Salomon has been using such an ERC grant to investigate fundamental aspects of quantum...
23 September 2020|Campus

So you are enrolled—now what?

Eine Studentin vor dem Audimax

Photo: Frank von Wieding

Starting your studies is exciting enough; but beginning your studies during the coronavirus pandemic is a particular challenge. Here, we provide answers to some important questions as well as some useful links in order to help you make a successful start to your studies. We welcome all first-year...
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