Coastal ecosystems naturally store carbon. But how can this potential be improved? A new joint project has recently started investigating this question.

Lack of trust can make lonely people feel even lonelier, according to a current study in which researchers from Oldenburg were involved.

Do young people find poems and novels more accessible and interesting if the texts are discussed on an emotional level? A team led by literature didactics professor Jörn Brüggemann is comparing two different approaches.

Campus life again at last: For the winter semester, the University of Oldenburg is planning a study routine in which on-campus teaching will once again be an integral part.

The people of Lower Saxony have elected their local councillors and city leaders. Political scientist Michael Jankowski talks about election information and digital election campaigns, populist rhetoric and the influence of the federal trend.

From child protection to palliative care: at Oldenburg University's General Practice Summer School, 25 medical students from all over Germany are gaining insights into the varied working life of general practitioners.

CO₂ traffic lights can be used to monitor the air quality in closed rooms. A system with several sensors, developed by Computing Science students, can track the distribution of carbon dioxide in lecture theatres or classrooms.

The university welcomed eleven new apprentices this week - from precision mechanics to chemical laboratory technicians.

Featuring numerous functions – including staff ID card, electronic time tracking, building access and electronic payments – the new CampusCard brings many advantages for its users. What changes with the new card, and how does it work?

Computer systems that control devices such as televisions are the focus of a study programme that Oldenburg's business informatics experts helped to establish in Tanzania. The partners are now receiving another multi-million euro grant.

The university's sports centre was renovated last year and students have now given it an artistic makeover. Anyone entering the building is greeted by intricate wall drawings.

Only a few breast cancer and gynaecological centres in Germany offer their patients the opportunity to take part in tumour conferences. A new study provides data to improve the assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of patient involvement.

Supervising doctoral students is a demanding task. A new awards honours the commitment of supervisors. Annett Thiele, Vice President for Early Career Researchers and Equal Opportunities, explains the background to the award.

Physicist Martin Esmann has been awarded a "Carl von Ossietzky Young Researchers' Fellowship" by the university for his research. The researcher is investigating vibrations in solids.

Thomas Badewien from the ICBM is receiving a lot of calls from tourists and beach walkers at present. He explains in an interview what this is all about and what role the participation of members of the public plays in research.

Growing microorganisms and their natural communities in the lab – that's what a new collaborative project led by Oldenburg researchers is working on. The aim is to develop a bioreactor that simulates microbes' natural living conditions.

Modern equipment, patience and perseverance are often important prerequisites for gaining new insights. Young scientist Anja Günther has accepted this challenge.

The Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg has a new president: Prof. Dr. Ralph Bruder, an ergonomist and former head of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at the Technical University of Darmstadt, takes office today.

Hundreds of thousands of documents from the period between 1650 and 1815, long forgotten and for the most part unsorted, are the focus of the Prize Papers Project. Scientific director Dagmar Freist about new insights into historical complexities.

Protecting our coasts and strengthening ecosystems at the same time is the goal of the Gute Küste Niedersachsen research network. Last week, Science Minister Thümler accompanied the researchers on a measurement campaign off Spiekeroog.