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07 Aug 2026 Research Top News Philosophy

Digital infrastructures and the ideology of tech billionaires

Two new research projects at the university are examining digital monopolies and their impact on democracy. Both are funded by the Volkswagen Foundation.

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A man wearing a life jacket, an orange high-visibility jacket and a peaked cap is at the helm of a large inflatable boat. The water is relatively calm; in the background on the right is the research vessel Heincke, on the left a few wind turbines a little further away, and the setting sun, which bathes the scene in a golden light. — Thomas Badewien

03 Aug 2026 Research Energy Top News Marine Sciences

Amidst the waves and wind turbines

A special research expedition recently took a team from Oldenburg to a stretch of sea north of Heligoland. The researchers had to overcome some unusual challenges amongst the huge turbines of an offshore wind farm.

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Thumbnail Tandem 16:9 - 5 — Leona Hoffmann

31 Jul 2026 Top News People

We are connected – Chemistry

From chemistry to the finished product: In this video, Melanie Walther and David May explain how they envisage their research contributing to a more environmentally and climate-friendly economy.

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A person wearing headphones is crouching on a shady lawn at the foot of a tree. In front of them, on the grass, is a small box to which the ground microphone is connected. — Renske de Jonge

27 Jul 2026 Research Top News Biology

Putting down new roots

Strengthening the bond between people and nature – that is the aim of a German-Dutch EU project involving participants from Oldenburg. The reasoning behind this is that people who feel they are part of the environment are more likely to work to…

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A group of EMMIR students on the University of Oldenburg campus. — EMMIR / University of Oldenburg

23 Jul 2026 Top News International affairs

Studying on three continents

The Erasmus Mundus programme is funding the EMMIR (European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations) degree programme for a further five years. The university is coordinating this project, which involves nine partners from three continents.

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Britta Bußmann and Anja Becker, in the background book shelves in the library — Daniel Schmidt / University of Oldenburg and Leona Hofmann / University of Bremen

17 Jul 2026 Top News People

We Are Connected - historically informed resistance research

Prof. Dr. phil. Anja Becker and Britta Bußmann are collaborating on an exploratory project examining narratives of female resistance in the Middle Ages. Their goal is to demonstrate that ancient literature can provide insights into contemporary…

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Three yellow beehives, with lots of bees swarming around the flight holes; in the background is a garden — Adobe Stock / Vera Kuttelvaserova

15 Jul 2026 Research Excellence Strategy Top News Biology

Inspired by honeybees

Despite their tiny brains, honeybees find their way home safely. International researchers, including biologist Jacqueline Degen, report in the journal Nature, how the insects’ navigation strategy could be applied to autonomous flying robots.

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A photograph of the equipment at a substation, taken from below, with the sky tinged with blue and orange. — iStock/wx-bradwang

14 Jul 2026 Research NWA Energy Research Top News

Lower Saxony’s energy system to become more resilient

Greater resilience for electricity and heating grids: The University of Oldenburg is involved in two of the five newly funded projects by the Energy Research Centre of Lower Saxony (efzn). The University of Bremen is participating as an associated…

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12.08.202618:30 Uhr "Sonnenfinsternis am Utkiek" Die Universität Oldenburg, die Oldenburger Sternfreunde und die Astro-AG der Uni laden ab 16:30 Uhr zur gemeinsamen Beobachtung der partiellen Sonnenfinsternis am Utkiek ein. Mit sicheren Beobachtungsmöglichkeiten, fachkundigen Erläuterungen und Gelegenheit zum Austausch wird das seltene Himmelsereignis für Familien, Kinder, Jugendliche und Interessierte erlebbar. mehr
12.08.202619:00 Uhr Sommerprogramm Unikino GEGENLICHT: "Lichtkreis" Der Lichtkreis ist das Sommerprogramm des Unikino Gegenlicht. Es werden insgesamt 5 Arhcivilme gezeigt. Eintritt: Frei. Snacks: dürfen mitgebracht werden. Weitere Infos unter: https://gegenlicht.net/special-program/lichtkreis/ oder im Schaukasten im Mensa-Foyer. mehr
12.08.202621:00 Uhr "Lange Nacht der Astronomie" Zum Abschluss des Aktionstages zur Sonnenfinsternis und zur Langen Nacht der Astronomie wird zu gemeinsamen Himmelsbeobachtungen am Utkiek und an der Freien Schule Oldenburg eingeladen. Auf dem Schulhof steht das TinyObs der Universität Oldenburg; dort können Besucherinnen und Besucher durch wirklich große Teleskope schauen und den Himmel aus nächster Nähe erleben. Nach der Sonnenfinsternis stehen Abendhimmel, Sterne, Nebel und die Perseiden im Mittelpunkt. mehr
13.08.2026 Future Skills Kompetenztraining: "Konfliktmanagement - konstruktiv Lösungen finden" In dem Kompetenztraining werden Grundlagen zu Konflikten in Organisationen und Unternehmen vermittelt. Die Teilnehmenden lernen Verfahren der Konfliktbearbeitung kennen und können für unterschiedliche Situationen adäquate Interventionsformen auswählen und anwenden. Das Repertoire der Konfliktbearbeitung wird erweitert und die Moderation von Konfliktgesprächen geübt. Kosten: 300,- € zur Anmeldung: https://uol.de/c3l/weiterbildung/future-skills/anmeldung-future-skills mehr
13.08.202619:00 Uhr Führung: "Oldenburger Sternwarte" Die Oldenburger Sternwarte öffnet ihre Türen für alle Interessierten und gewährt spannende Einblicke in aktuelle Forschungsthemen aus der Astrophysik und der Weltraumforschung. Besucherinnen und Besucher erwartet ein vielseitiges und faszinierendes Themenspektrum, das die Grenzen unseres Sonnensystems weit überschreitet. mehr
16.08.202611:00 Uhr "Däumelinchen auf der Seerose" Tropenhaus im Botanischen Garten mehr
17.08.202619:00 Uhr Vortrag: "Zukunft Pflege gestalten: Innovationen, KI und digitale Gesundheit" Wie können digitale Innovationen die Gesundheitsversorgung verbessern? Der Vortrag stellt den geplanten Innovation Hub am Campus Oldenburg vor - eine Plattform für Forschung, Lehre und Praxis im Bereich digitale Gesundheit. Im Fokus stehen interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, die Entwicklung praxisnaher Technologien sowie das Forschungsprojekt zur automatisierten Pflegedokumentation. mehr
19.08.202614:00 Uhr Gruppenberatung: "Wunschfach nicht bekommen" Sie haben sich an der Uni Oldenburg für einen Zwei-Fächer-Bachelor beworben und für (mindestens) eines der beiden Fächer keinen Studienplatz bekommen? mehr
19.08.202619:00 Uhr Sommerprogramm Unikino GEGENLICHT: "Lichtkreis" Der Lichtkreis ist das Sommerprogramm des Unikino Gegenlicht. Es werden insgesamt 5 Arhcivilme gezeigt. Eintritt: Frei. Snacks: dürfen mitgebracht werden. Weitere Infos unter: https://gegenlicht.net/special-program/lichtkreis/ oder im Schaukasten im Mensa-Foyer. mehr
20.08.2026 Seminar: "Kommunikation in der Lehre fördern" Zielgruppe: Lehrende der Universität Oldenburg (und anderer Hochschulen) Eine Veranstaltung im Rahmen des Zertifikatsprogramms "Hochschuldidaktische Qualifizierung". Eine Teilnahme ist auch unabhängig vom Zertifikatsprogramm möglich. mehr

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Campus Life

06 Aug 2026 Vocational training Campus Life People

University welcomes 17 new apprentices

This week, 17 young people have started their apprenticeships at the university. The range of apprenticeship roles is wide – spanning everything from administration to the skilled trades and laboratory work.

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The reddish, glowing sun is obscured by the moon in its upper quarter.

03 Aug 2026 Astronomy Campus Life

Partial solar eclipse and shooting stars over Oldenburg

Solar eclipse over Europe: On Wednesday 12 August, this event will also be visible in Oldenburg in the evening. The University, together with its partners, is organising activities around the Utkiek – with the chance to see shooting stars…

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21 Jul 2026 Campus Life International affairs

Researchers from around the world

The University of Oldenburg is international. Here we introduce people from all over the world who have chosen to come to Oldenburg. The following academics are or have been guests at our university to conduct research on various topics.

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A woman wearing a black T-shirt and with shoulder-length brown hair is smiling at the camera. Blurred green hedges can be seen in the background. — University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt

15 Jul 2026 Vocational training Campus Life

Supporting and guiding volunteers

Marina Bartels from the Study and Career Counselling Service coordinates the Voluntary Academic Year (FWJ) at the University of Oldenburg. She is particularly keen to ensure that the 20 or so volunteers at the university feel at home.

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eine große Menschenmasse steht bei bewöktem Himmel draußen. Eine bunte Wimpelkette hängt über ihnen. Sie feiern, unterhalten sich und stehen herum. — Markus Hibbeler

09 Jul 2026 Campus Life Landingpage [Discover] Personal International affairs

From cloudburst to summer bliss

The rain didn't put off this year's participants at the International Summer Fest. They enjoyed delicacies such as poffertjes and dorayaki, and a programme of stage performances, ranging from Ukrainian folklore to pop-rock from Oldenburg.

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03 Jul 2026 Campus Life Studying

Highlighting excellent teaching

Students will often remember, even years later, lecturers whose teaching style had a particularly formative influence on them. Students at the University of Oldenburg can currently nominate outstanding courses for this year’s Teaching…

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First-year students, freshers, starting university, getting started, orientation — University of Oldenburg / Matthias Knust

22 Jun 2026 Campus Life Culture Music

Plenty of music to round off the term

Just three weeks to go until the end of the term: anyone who’d like to liven up their final push in teaching and learning with some live music is invited to concerts by student ensembles almost every day – many of which take place on the…

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Host Tobias Janßen walks through the audience, holding a microphone. — University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt

19 Jun 2026 Campus Life

Fun, Excitement, and Cutting-Edge Research!

The four Clusters of Excellence of the Northwest Alliance stand for internationally recognized, cutting-edge research and highly complex topics. An exciting quiz night in Oldenburg proved that these topics can also be entertaining.

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16 Jun 2026 Campus Life Culture Marine Science

Dance and microalgae in the Tropenhaus

The audience experienced a particularly unusual fusion of art and science at the third instalment of the “wissenskunst” series in the University’s Botanical Garden.

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A young woman is sitting on a motorboat, looking to the side. She is holding a map in her hand. — Birgit Klostermann

10 Jun 2026 Campus Life Environmental Sciences International affairs

Learning across borders

Birgit Klostermann spent the last winter semester in Sweden. This was made possible by funding from Erasmus+. She wouldn’t have missed the experiences she had during that time for the world.

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