What we have learnt about solidarity during the pandemic also applies to other current crises, say medical ethicists Mark Schweda and Niklas Ellerich-Groppe. Their new podcast therefore sheds light on yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Why we are already writing the history of the Covid pandemic: an article by historian Malte Thießen.

The pandemic has plunged societies around the world into a crisis - and thrown a spotlight on the relationship between the state and the population. Social scientist Gesa Lindemann explains what has changed and what has not.

Solidarity and social responsibility between generations in the pandemic constitute a focus of their research. Mark Schweda and Niklas Ellerich-Groppe discuss common goals of the young and the elderly – and where solidarity reaches its limits.

Many students dream of one or two semesters abroad. In this interview Jenka Schmidt, head of the University's International Office, talks about what is possible now and what the situation could be once the pandemic is over.

In the pandemic, practical modules pose a challenge for lecturers. For the "Maker's Lab", a practical hardware-oriented course in the Computer Science Master's degree programme, Susanne Boll and her team came up with a special solution. 

As a GP, Michael Freitag, a university lecturer in general medicine, has a lot of experience with vaccinations. In this interview, he explains what role GP practices should play in the Covid-19 vaccination programme - and what it's like to receive a vaccination yourself.

Researchers at the University of Oldenburg are using electron microscopy images of SARS-CoV-2 to generate images that for the first time provide a highly detailed impression of the infection process. The new method relies on machine learning.

How to work from home and manage from a distance is a topic that is currently on many people's minds - and is also occupying a project team at the university. Two experts, currently working from home themselves, in an interview.

Aging and old age affect everyone. Geriatrician Tania Zieschang and philosopher Mark Schweda approach the topic from different perspectives. An interview about protecting the elderly in the pandemic, robots in care – and what stays with us.

Absolute case numbers, incidence, reproduction figures - a basic understanding of maths is needed to understand the coronavirus infection situation. Specialist didactician Astrid Fischer on a discipline between practical benefits and abstract concepts.

Very little social contact, digital working groups and suspended stays abroad: a lot has changed for students at the University of Oldenburg in recent months. How did they experience the past year?

The new Infection Protection Act was passed by the Bundestag in mid-November, but many people are still uneasy. Is parliament being bypassed? A guest article by Oldenburg constitutional law expert Volker Boehme-Neßler.

Around 50 students from five schools have been working on their own projects around the pandemic. The university supports the projects in the teaching profile research@curriculum.

When the number of people infected with the corona virus rose dramatically in spring, many people did not seek medical care. Here, health care researcher Lena Ansmann discusses the reasons for this and explains why health literacy is important.

Video chats instead of lecture halls, Master's defence online: The past summer semester demanded improvisation and flexibility from many. Here, lecturers and students report on how they have mastered their new everyday university life.

Semester start postponed, all courses digital: the past summer semester was a particular challenge for everyone. Here, lecturers and students report on how they coped with their new everyday university life.

The economic problems caused by coronavirus are as global as the pandemic itself. Economist Hans-Michael Trautwein talks about the challenges and how to meet them.

Through the "Corona School e.V." platform, students across Germany support pupils with their schoolwork. An Oldenburg student talks about her experiences.

Despite the corona pandemic, master student Leah Hupp is currently completing a semester abroad at the University of Seoul - and is impressed by the South Korean crisis management.