The university is part of Oldenburg’s history – and two items from the university archives have been on display at the newly opened City Museum since this summer. Here's what the golden key and the brown plastic suitcase are all about. 

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 campus.

Applause for research: the audience marvelled at no fewer than two presentations at the 14th Science Slam. A project on migratory bird research, which won the Open Science Prize – and five researchers who brought their science to life on stage in an entertaining way.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.