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Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke

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02.04.2026|Research
Doing the Research: How will we interact with computers in the future?
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, Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke explains how AI and virtual reality can be...
Prof. Dr. Hilke Marit Berger

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01.04.2026|Forschung
Welcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Hilke Marit Berger joins the Humanities Department
Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: cultural studies scholar Hilke Marit Berger.
Die Delegation aus Kanada mit Unipräsident Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren und Courtney Peltzer-Hönicke, Leiterin der Abteilung Internationales der UHH

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31.03.2026|Campus
Delegation from the University of Calgary Visits the University of Hamburg
Over the course of two days, UC President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Edward McCauley and his team discussed collaboration with President Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren and other UHH representatives, and visited Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld, among other locations.
Detail aus der Fassade des UHH-Hauptgebäudes

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31.03.2026|Im Fokus
Triple Success for Researchers at the MIN Faculty
Health, nutrition, and climate protection are at the heart of three European research projects in which researchers from the University of Hamburg are participating. In the PanEuCOPT, AQUALICIOUS, and OAeSIS projects, they are developing innovative, practical solutions.
Ein Wolgazander in der Hand eines Menschen

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30.03.2026|Im Fokus
Invasive Species: “The introduction of animal and plant species has always occurred”
Shovel-headed garden worm, alligator weed, or the Javan mongoose: Hamburg has become home to many invasive, non-native animal and plant species. Most recently, the Volga zander appeared in the Elbe. In an interview, Prof. Dr. Matthias Glaubrecht, professor of Animal Biodiversity at the University of...
Nackte Füße stehen im grünen Gras

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24.03.2026|Research
Basic Research: How We Walk Healthily
Living and walking on as healthy feet as possible is essential for people of all ages. Prof. Dr. Astrid Zech, a professor of exercise and training science and head of the department of the same name at the Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, is investigating how this can be achieved...
Ein Smartphone wird vor dem Hauptgebäude der Universität hochgehalten. Auf dem Bildschirm ist die Navigation der neuen UHHApp zu sehen

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23.03.2026|Campus
“UHHApp”: New app from the University of Hamburg now available
The new “UHHApp” for Android and iOS offers a variety of services for students and staff, as well as information and news about the University of Hamburg. It can be downloaded from the respective app stores.
Prof. Zumbusch bei der Preisverleihung

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19.03.2026|In focus
Enriching Current Debates Through a Literary Lens
Prof. Dr. Cornelia Zumbusch of the University of Hamburg has been awarded Germany’s most prestigious research prize. The professor of modern German literature received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for her work in the field of the poetics of knowledge.
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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