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Children stand on a stage and sing, with two violinists in front of them.
University of Oldenburg/ Matthias Knust
Campus Life Culture

"Children's opera can also be in Low German"

Pupils from Oldenburg and a professional orchestra bring "Der Leuchtturm auf den Hummerklippen" to the stage, together with students. A children's opera in Low German - a rare experiment.

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Seven young people are in a gym. They are sitting on a mat trolley and jumping jack.
University of Oldenburg/ Markus Hibbeler
Campus Life Culture

Fit for museum work

The "Museum and Exhibition" degree programme is unique in Germany. In addition to theory at university, students immerse themselves in the work of museums - and are already organising their own exhibition. This time it's all about sport.

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Group photo of General Director Georg Heckel, UGO Chair Stefanie Abke, Science Slamer Nils Prior, University President Ralph Bruder, Rector of the University of Bremen Jutta Günther, President of the State Parliament Hanna Naber, Science Minister Falko Mohrs and Lord Mayor Jürgen Krogmann
University of Oldenburg / Markus Hibbeler
NWA EXU Top News Culture

New Year's reception with lots of excellence and ballet

The university and the Universitätsgesellschaft celebrated their New Year's reception with a special programme at the Oldenburg State Theatre.

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A woman stands in front of a hedge, with a building visible behind her.
University of Oldenburg/ Daniel Schmidt
Campus Life Culture International affairs

30 years of the Language Centre: "The international orientation of our campus is really tangible here"

For three decades, the University has been offering language courses for students, researchers and staff. In this interview, Maike Engelhardt, head of the Language Centre, explains its important role in campus life.

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The image on the left shows a black-and-white photograph of Ritzmann. He is standing at a tap, pouring beer. In the foreground is a sign that reads “And now to the beer hall next door.” On the right side of the image is a color photograph of Jürgen Boese. He is sitting on one of the chairs in the theater room, smiling at the camera.
Universität Oldenburg /Daniel Schmidt / Privat
Campus Life Culture

How a campus pub became the Unikum

The Unikum is turning 40. Where once there was a pub called Bierschwemme offering bowling, cabaret and cheese skewers there is now a theatre offering a wide range of cultural events on its two stages – by students and for students.

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Markus Hibbeler
Top News Culture

New Year's reception with music, theatre and ballet

The University and the University Society celebrated their New Year's reception with a musical and scenic evening at the Oldenburg State Theatre.

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University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Campus Life Culture

The world between two book covers

Book fans can currently immerse themselves in the history of the Oldenburg Children's and Young Adult Book Fair and in the fantastic book worlds of this year's KIBUM patron, Cornelia Funke, at two exhibitions on campus.

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The picture shows Wencke Bammann and Mafalda Nogueira. They are holding up an oversized yellow T-shirt with the inscription "Our last shirt. School 3" up high. An organ and benches from the old teachers' seminar can be seen in the background.
University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Anniversary Campus Life Culture

"Protest is not always against something"

Together with the Oldenburg City Museum, students are presenting an unusual anniversary exhibition in the auditorium of the old teachers' seminar. Its title: "Protest.bewegt.Uni - 50 years of protest cultures at the University of Oldenburg".

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Six people stand behind a large 50 on the stage of the Staatstheater, with the empty audience area of the theatre in the background.
Anniversary Top News Culture

New Year's reception in the anniversary year with lots of music

The University and the University Society welcomed their guests to the Oldenburg State Theatre with an entertaining musical evening. General Director Christian Firmbach and President Ralph Bruder hosted the evening.

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The picture shows a wall with the slogan "blind in the right eye", a map of Vietnam, an RAF sticker, pictures of combat operations and newspaper clippings.
Eske Thye
Campus Life Culture Art

History artistically staged

Central developments in recent history are at the centre of a current exhibition by students. A wide range of works are on display - from climate diagrams made from embroidery thread to sculptures and playing cards.

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The photo shows Philip Kaufmann, Martina Höger, Justin Klimek and Benjamin Witte in front of a cinema screen
Markus Hibbeler
Campus Life Culture Landingpage [Discover] Personal

"A pretty awesome team"

This year, the university cinema Gegenlicht is celebrating its 30th birthday. Founded in 1993, its doors are not only open to members of the university. It has always been run by students. Time for a visit.

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Markus Hibbeler
Top News People Culture

Reception with ballet and honours

The University and University Society (UGO) celebrated their New Year's reception with a ballet performance and an award ceremony. Around 550 guests, including Lower Saxony's Science Minister Falko Mohrs, enjoyed a stimulating evening.

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Campus Life Culture

True words about Weimar

Carl von Ossietzky, important publicist of the Weimar Republic and namesake of the university, died 80 years ago. In a reading on the eve of the anniversary of his death, the library brought his thoughts on current affairs back to life.

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Campus Life Culture

When chickens dance the mambo

Amongst donkeys prancing, turtles dancing in slow motion and clucking chickens, Oldenburg students are learning what makes artistic work in an inclusive group so special. They are currently rehearsing "Carnival of the Animals". The play premieres on 5 May.

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Studying Campus Life Culture

Life between the worlds

What does everyday life look like for people with and without disabilities? Are many things the same or do they live in separate worlds? Ten students at the university set out to find out - and designed an interactive exhibition.

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Culture Top News

Honours and ovations at the New Year's reception

Four honours, classical concert pieces and standing ovations: Around 550 guests enjoyed an atmospheric evening at the New Year's reception of the University and University Society (UGO) at the Oldenburg State Theatre on Thursday.

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Culture Top News

Days of the uprising?

The protest actions of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot, their arrest and imprisonment are the focus of the theatre performance "Tage des Aufstands - Riot Days", which can be seen this week at the Kulturetage. Religious scholar and Russia expert Joachim Willems talks about solidarity in the West…

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Daniel Schmidt
Campus Life Culture

Comedy in the head

Story, recording, editing - everything in Steffen Pilney's radio play "Tod auf der Kegelbahn!" was done by himself. The student on the Oldenburg "Integrated Media" Master's programme has received a lot of praise for his debut work.

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Culture Top News

Everyday objects and their history(ies)

Everyday textile objects and their history(ies) are at the centre of a restructured collection at the Institute of Material Culture. More than 4,000 objects from imperial garters to cocktail dresses from the 1980s are on display.

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Culture Top News

New Year's reception with four honours

The Oldenburg State Theatre was sold out for the New Year's reception of the University and the University Society (UGO) on Thursday evening. Two ballet performances, four honours and the "chat afterwards" provided the almost 500 guests with an atmospheric evening.

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