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Campus Life Mathematics

"Maths that is not normally taught at school"

For the 12th time, the university organised a maths camp with school partners - 75 mathematics talents from the north-west were selected. Students and doctoral students from the Institute of Mathematics took part as teachers.

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University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Research Top News Environmental Sciences

Between land and sea

Geographer Thorsten Balke and his team are on a mission to protect intertidal zones and their dynamic ecosystems.  They have developed a measuring device to determine suitable habitats for specific communities. A visit to this unique landscape.

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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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Top News People Early Career International affairs

Oldenburg and Groningen: Doctoral studies in two countries

Doctoral students can write their doctoral thesis at the University of Groningen and the University of Oldenburg - and receive a recognised title in both countries at the end. Three of those involved tell their stories.

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Deike Stolz / University of Oldenburg
Campus Life Theology BIS

55,000 volumes and another reading room add to the university library's offerings

Whether books on church history or theological reference works: students, researchers and other interested parties with a university library card can now also use the library of the Oberkirchenrat in Philosophenweg.

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Project group Diek un dat
Top News Computing Science

Dykes under observation

A team of Computing Science students has developed a system for dyke monitoring - cost-effective, self-sufficient and flexible. The "Diek un dat" project group has just presented its results.

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University of Oldenburg/ Daniel Schmidt
Buildings Sustainability Campus Life

Energy-efficient greenhouse in operation

A new greenhouse on the university campus creates an ideal climate for a wide variety of plants, regardless of the weather. This has made everyday life much easier - and more energy-efficient, says master gardener Martina Klinger.

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University of Oldenburg / Wilke Trei
Research EXU Energy Research Sustainability Top News

Mission: Energy Transition

There can be no energy transition without climate-friendly buildings – that much is clear. Led by the Oldenburg-based affiliated institute OFFIS, a team of researchers from the northwest region has investigated how digital solutions can help advance the “heating transition” (Wärmewende).

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View of the seminar room from the rear left corner of the room. At the front, a presentation slide is projected onto the wall by a projector. At the back of the wall are five desk bikes next to each other, with a few tables in front of them, alternating with Pezzi balls and chairs. One table is raised, and two treadmills are positioned side by side on the floor below.
Till Koopmann
Campus Life Studying Sport Science

Get going while learning

There is a seminar room in the "Sports Research and Training Centre" building where nobody has to sit still. This "moving classroom" can be booked by all departments for courses.

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Carsten Pape / Alfred Wegener Institute
Research Excellence Strategy Top News Biology

Tracking tiny crustaceans on their long journey

Antarctic krill cover vast distances during their migrations in the Southern Ocean. Researchers from the NaviSense Cluster of Excellence are setting up camp in Antarctica to investigate how these crustaceans navigate on their long journeys.

 

 

 

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University of Oldenburg/ Cassie Ann Short
University University Medicine Top News

Focus on data and AI: New "WiZArD" centre

Which methods can researchers use to analyse data sets in different disciplines particularly effectively? The newly founded "Scientific Centre for Methods of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science" (WiZArD) is looking into this.

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EXU Excellence Strategy Top News Marine Sciences

Marine Conservation on the High Seas

The UN High Seas Treaty came into force in January, raising questions over where protected areas should be established by 2030. Researchers from the universities of Oldenburg and Bremen are investigating this in the AGELESS project.

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C3L Campus Life International affairs

Learning from each other together

They come from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East: 23 young university managers are currently participating in the UNILEAD continuing education programme. It is an experience that will advance them both personally and professionally. 

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University Campus Life

Focus on a healthy heart

From March to June, employees from science and administration can attend events on the topic of heart health - from first aid for strokes and nutrition tips to sports programmes. Registrations are still open.

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Top News Social Sciences

Motherhood reduces complex tasks at work

Many women experience a decline in the complex and analytical tasks they perform at work after having a child, particularly if they reduce their working hours. This is demonstrated by a study conducted by the Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen.

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Markus Hibbeler
Top News Higher Education Policy Economics

Entrepreneur Ernst Eugen Esch finances endowed professorship

The university establishes an endowed professorship for Economics Education, endowed by the entrepreneur Ernst Eugen Esch. The aim is to strengthen the training of economics teachers and research into economic didactics.

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University of Oldenburg / Matthias Knust
Campus Life International affairs

Inaugural visit of the Chinese Consul General

The Consul General of the People's Republic of China, Dong Lin, visited the University. He spoke with President Bruder about German-Chinese academic exchange.

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Human geneticists Hitz and Dombrowsky at the sequencing machine in Oldenburg Hospital.
Markus Hibbeler
University Medicine Top News

Researchers identify “fingerprint” of gene variant

The exact cause of congenital heart defects often remains unclear. Human geneticists in Oldenburg have now presented a method that allows them to reliably identify a specific genetic variant as causative.

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The picture shows the Scada Lab at OFFIS, a kind of energy control centre. There are several screens on which circuit diagrams can be seen. Some people are looking at the screens.
OFFIS Institute for Computing Science / Bonnie Bartusch
Research Energy Top News Computing Science

Putting smart agents through their paces

Our power grids could soon be operated by smart and explainable AI systems. A junior research group led by Eric Veith is investigating how to provide the best possible training to ensure an optimal response in critical situations.

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A few-months-old child wears a cap with several light-emitting diodes.
University of Oldenburg / Markus Hibbeler
University Medicine Top News Human Medicine

1,000 days that are crucial

Complications during pregnancy or childbirth can cause lasting damage to a child's brain functions. The search for risk factors and therapies combines basic and clinical research.

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