Two clusters of excellence are jointly investigating one of biology’s greatest mysteries: how does the magnetic sense of migratory birds work at the atomic level? The researchers were awarded the North German Science Prize for establishing this co-operation.

Studying can take its toll on both body and mind. The Student Health Management service therefore aims to make everyday university life healthier by providing support for studying and teaching.

They explored the effects of kitchen herbs or the synthesis of ammonia: twelve pupils from Oldenburg have been recognised for their outstanding work.

How can virtual reality and AI be used for teaching and learning in human medicine? This is the focus of the collaboration between Anja Bräuer from the University of Oldenburg and Peter Haddawy, Research Ambassador for the University of Bremen.

The universities of Oldenburg and Bremen are continuing to develop the NWA. During an internal info session, Presidents Bruder and Günther outlined the next steps, the strategic planning and collaborations with external partners.

Drilling is currently taking place every day in the Botanical Garden. This is creating what is known as a geothermal probe field. It forms the centrepiece of a geothermal plant that will, in future, provide heating and cooling for the Tropical House and the new exhibition building.

The locations around the world where mangroves thrive depend particularly on wave conditions. Researchers have determined this for the first time using computer modelling. The findings have been published in the journal *Nature*.

A new piece of equipment has been added to the optics toolkit: physicists at the university have successfully created 3D light fields and placed electrons into quantum states that were previously inaccessible through experimentation.  

They come from Brazil, Spain or Indonesia: just over 500 international students are starting their studies in Oldenburg this semester – either as degree-seeking students or as part of an exchange programme. 

There is a buzz of excitement in the air: the new first-year students are flooding onto the campus and getting their orientation week under way. Among them are 200 medical students – more first-year students than ever before.

The Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen unfortunately did not prevail in the latest round of the Excellence Strategy. They will, however, continue and further develop the Northwest Alliance as a consortium comprising both universities.

Astrid Nieße, University of Oldenburg, and Frank Oliver Glöckner, University of Bremen, are members of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI). Together, they work on creating effective collaborative data management structures.

How can the energy transition be achieved in a way that is socially and economically sustainable? This is the theme of the third Oldenburg Climate Symposium next week. The highlight will be a public lecture by the renowned sustainability economist Claudia Kemfert.

The digitalisation of higher education institutions in Lower Saxony is in full swing, driven by the “Hochschule.digital Niedersachsen” initiative. Around 160 participants have now gathered at the University of Oldenburg for the sixth HdN Summit.

Leading members of the city administration and university continued their regular exchange whilst on the move. Their journey by bike took them past key academic landmarks and sites of joint future projects, several on Wechloy campus. 

Germany needs more computer science teachers – and, to train them, more computer science educators with academic expertise. This is where the new doctoral programme CZS KID comes in. Among those involved is computer science educator Ira Diethelm.

Research advisory boards bring citizens closer to science – and researchers closer to the lived reality of study participants. A visit with the advisory board of the Bremen-Oldenburg research training group HEARAZ.

How do the depictions in school textbooks influence our understanding of culture and racism? And what can teachers do to change this? Jessica Adaobi Nnamani, a student in teacher education, has been exploring these questions.

How can learning processes be stimulated in pupils with intellectual disabilities? Through lessons that – alongside clear routines – remain open to surprises, according to special needs education researcher Theresa Stommel.

A wide range of academic courses for everyone, excellent support, flexible online study and practical expertise: this is what the C3L – Centre for Lifelong Learning – has stood for over the past 20 years.