The university is a founding member of the "Nature Positive Universities" alliance – recently presented at the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal. The target is to create new habitats and to stop the decline of biodiversity on campus.

A new treaty for the protection and sustainable use of nature is the goal of the UN Biodiversity Conference currently taking place in Montréal, Canada. Andrea Franke and Ute Jacob (HIFMB) on global challenges and local solutions.

Clara Willmann has uncovered a piece of local emigrant history. In her bachelor thesis, the student explores what centuries-old letters reveal about family connections.

Special light sources are needed to transmit information securely in quantum networks. Researchers from Oldenburg are involved in two projects in which these novel emitters are being developed.

During the semester break, the campus was a hive of activity for construction crews. Just in time for the start of the semester, the building department was able to complete a number of projects, some of which were lengthy.

From sign language to speech computers - there are many alternatives for people who cannot or can barely speak. A tool developed by a team led by special needs teacher Andrea Erdélyi helps determine which is suitable for whom.

The Collaborative Research Center "Magnetoreception and Navigation in Vertebrates” is going into its second phase: The German Research Foundation has granted the project funding for another four years.

The university and the University Society (UGO) award two philosophers, an expert in German studies and a medical doctor for their successful and unusual classes.

Combining economic and ecological thinking right from the start of a company: A project team led by Oldenburg has dedicated itself to this goal and has made it onto the shortlist for the EU Business Promotion Awards.

Dust particles from central South America were the most important source of iron in the South Pacific during the last two ice ages. Researchers led by Oldenburg geochemist Torben Struve report their findings in the journal PNAS.  

The "Prize for Excellent Research" was awarded to human geographer Jennifer Turner and nutritionist Rebecca Diekmann, while the "Prize for Outstanding Doctorate" was given to economist Julia Tschersich.

The Joint Science Conference (GWK) is funding the nfdi4energy consortium in Oldenburg. The aim is to improve communication and the exchange of data and software in energy system research.

More than 180 north-west German practices help to train future doctors from Oldenburg. A former student now works at her former internship - and passes on her knowledge.

For 25 years, the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha and our university have been cooperating successfully in research and teaching. This week, the partners are meeting in South Africa and have signed a new cooperation agreement.

What must be done for the green energy transition towards renewable energy sources to succeed? Five experts from our university report from the perspective of their respective fields.

Climate Protection Manager Anna Krämer is committed to achieving climate neutrality at the University of Oldenburg. In this interview, she talks about her tasks and her vision for the university.

Whether it's about dormice, the school garden or intelligence tests for dogs: Sandra Grösser-Pütz from Maintal knows how to inspire her pupils. This year, she was awarded the Klaus von Klitzing Prize.

Researchers at the Cross-border institute of healthcare systems and prevention (CBI) are not only studying the healthcare systems in Germany and the Netherlands – they also want to bring together their stakeholders.

The door of the Anoechoic Lab on Wechloy Campus opens onto a world of silence. The key feature of the recently renovated acoustics lab is its huge wedge-shaped sound absorbers.

The initiative of former university employees has repositioned itself by strengthening its organisational team and changing its communication channels - and is delighted to welcome new members.