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Eine Discokugel auf dem belebten Campus bei einem der vergangenen Campusfeste. Im Hintergrund sind Studierende zu sehen.

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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

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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 “Research and Understanding” series in the Hamburger Abendblatt. In this edition, Dr. Nikolai Huke explains why there is a disconnect between legal norms...
Der in einem neon-lila gehaltene Schriftzug Reeperbahn

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.
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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