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Knowledge exchange at the University of Hamburg

At the University of Hamburg, researchers, teaching staff, and students in 8 faculties work hard to introduce knowledge and innovations to society at large. Become part of this dynamic exchange—together, we can shape the future.

Knowledge Exchange Agency
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The Knowledge Exchange Agency (Transferagentur) is Universität Hamburg's central point of contact for knowledge exchange. Here you will find guidance and support in the areas of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Career & Qualification and Co-Creation & Engagement to shape sustainable futures together with partners from civil society, business, education, politics and culture - for example through practical advice, inspiring events and helpful newsletters.

Knowledge exchange offices in the faculties

In addition to the Knowledge Exchange Agency, the 8 faculties have subject-specific offices and institutions dedicated to knowledge exchange:

Knowledge Exchange Fund

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Knowledge Exchange Fund

“Knowledge exchange brings change”—in university teaching, too: The Knowledge Exchange Fund primarily puts out calls for research projects. This year, we invited applications for projects that staff and students of the University of Hamburg wish to realize with external partners.

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Knowledge exchange projects

The Knowledge Exchange Fund and our calls for knowledge exchange projects have provided support to over 40 knowledge exchange projects since 2020. The projects range from education and health to data recording and innovative and green technologies.

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Coronavirus portfolio

The coronavirus portfolio contains over 50 research projects. The knowledge-exchange-related research is divided into 8 categories, such as medicine and health, education, and economics and labor.

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Knowledge exchange projects and funding

The Knowledge Exchange Agency supports the exchange between the university and its stakeholders and advises on funding programs, networking and communication about transfer projects.

Projects and funding

Events

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Are you a researcher keen to cooperate with others in the corporate or cultural sectors? Or an entrepreneur looking for team members? Or a student at the University of Hamburg currently getting ready to start your career? Check out the Knowledge Exchange Agency’s events program—to find, for example, a suitable networking event, co-founder matching event, or career workshop.

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Knowledge Exchange Mission @UHH

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With the knowledge exchange mission, UHH commits itself to a broad understanding of knowledge exchange – guided by expertise, engagement, and entrepreneurship. Its foundation is the Triple-E Model, which highlights the diversity of knowledge exchange at UHH. Our knowledge exchange strategy demonstrates how we put this mission into practice: through targeted measures, structures, and services for science, business, politics, and society.

Learn more about mission and strategy