What is stronger? The branches of trees in tropical rainforests or the roots of the plants that grow on them? To find out, biologists Helena Einzmann and Jessica Tay conducted experiments in the University's wind tunnel.

Schoolchildren often react emotionally in class. The subsequent reactions of teachers and children usually follow a set pattern, according to a study by Oldenburg educational scientist Juliane Schlesier.

To monitor emissions from shipping traffic, Oldenburg scientists and partners from France are developing a network of autonomous sensors. The devices will look for soot or oil residues at the sea surface and in the atmosphere.

Whether IT specialist, gardener or chemical laboratory technician: career starters can choose from a variety of apprenticeships at the university.

It is 30 years now since the University of Oldenburg first launched its “Postgraduate Programme Renewable Energy”. Around 95 percent of the students on the course come from abroad.

Are tipping points suitable concepts for developing environmental policies? Probably not, as even small environmental changes can have major consequences, a research team led by Helmut Hillebrand reports in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

Lithium-based batteries and accumulators have become indispensable as energy storage devices. Chemists led by Gunther Wittstock have developed a new method for observing processes on the surface of electrodes during operation.

Video chats instead of lecture halls, Master's defence online: The past summer semester demanded improvisation and flexibility from many. Here, lecturers and students report on how they have mastered their new everyday university life.

Semester start postponed, all courses digital: the past summer semester was a particular challenge for everyone. Here, lecturers and students report on how they coped with their new everyday university life.

The Mensa canteen offers students a fresh and varied range of food and drinks: from tasty lunches and fresh snacks to coffee for during the breaks.

New insights are paving the way for highly targeted cancer therapies. In this interview, Frank Griesinger, director of the Centre for Internal Medicine – Oncology at Oldenburg Pius Hospital, explains the latest results of a clinical trial.

Marine researchers at the university have investigated the antifouling effect of animals. Their findings could help to develop environmentally friendly biopaints.

Bring a project from concept to paper in two days – in a “Sciathon” Oldenburg PhD student Nora Bach took on this challenge. The competition was part of an alternative programme to the 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Studying, reading, researching: for almost all students, the University Library is a central hub – complete with welcoming atmosphere.

Following the state government's decision not to earmark any funds for the planned construction of the university medical centre in next year's draft budget, there is widespread resistance.

Raising awareness to cultural diversity is what a DAAD project for the internationalization of teacher education intends. The university and its partners are now trying to find ways to achieve this goal in times of the pandemic.

Gustavo Adolfo Leon Montoya has come to appreciate the short distances, nature and peace and quiet of Oldenburg. After two and a half years, the psychology student from Mexico has settled in well to his new surroundings and would like to stay.

The aim of a new mentoring programme at the university is to support young female academics on their path. Annett Thiele, Vice President for Early Career Researchers and Equal Opportunities, explains the background to the programme.

Centrally located, spacious, affordable – everyone dreams of having an apartment like that. But how do you actually find one? A brief guide to finding your own place.

How can refugees who had to break off their studies or whose degree is not recognised in Germany manage to get a career start here? C3L's new "Change of Course" project provides support in several ways.