In a new laboratory on the university’s Wechloy Campus, Oldenburg physicists are studying the movements of electrons inside atoms. The research conducted here will enable them to gain a better understanding of processes such as the generation of charge carriers in solar cells.

The Protestant church is known for its highly decentralised and local structure. But how is the church managed in times of church criticism? A discussion on Reformation Day with organisational sociologist Marcel Schütz.

How can residential areas be optimally supplied with decentralised energy? A joint project led by energy computer scientist Sebastian Lehnhoff aims to find out.

"Knowledge must finally translate into action!" On Tuesday evening, the renowned polar researcher and AWI Director Antje Boetius opened the academic year at the University of Oldenburg with powerful words.

A city rally, student tutors and lots of preparation: every semester, the University's International Student Office welcomes students from all over the world with the International Orientation Week, helping them to settle in.

The election for the review boards of the German Research Foundation (DFG) begins on 21 October. 27 Oldenburg researchers are also running for election.

After two years of refurbishment, the university swimming pool has reopened today. Students, staff and citizens are delighted to have the opportunity to go swimming, work out or simply splash around during their breaks.

The United Nations has declared 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table of the Elements. Scientists at our university explain which of the 118 known elements particularly fascinates them.

Starting a new chapter in life is always something special. Around 2,100 first-year students celebrated the start of their studies with a colourful mix of theatre, music and good wishes.

A new phase of life, unfamiliar buildings and lots of unfamiliar faces: student teacher Nils Wierenberg reveals how to find your way in your first semester.

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of age-related blindness in western industrialised countries. PhD student Oliya Abdullaeva has now developed a procedure to help those affected.

The university has been implementing an ambitious energy concept for a good ten years - and is thus significantly reducing its carbon dioxide emissions by 2020.

A tax on carbon dioxide and other pollutants has a double effect: it can reduce emissions and equalise social inequalities, according to a study by Oldenburg economics expert Christoph Böhringer.

What are the consequences of climate change? How do we talk about the issue? And how can we adapt? In six short contributions, Oldenburg scientists offer an insight into their research projects.

Today, people around the world are demonstrating in favour of a comprehensive climate policy under the slogan "Everyone for the climate". In this interview, ecologist Gerhard Zotz explains why Oldenburg researchers are getting involved.

More than 50 apprentices are employed at the university. At the weekend, some of them presented their professional fields and training content together with their trainers.

The University of Oldenburg was successful in the tenure-track programme of the federal and state governments: all professorships applied for were approved.

The huge Amazon River is gradually transporting long-lived carbon particles to the sea. This is shown by a recent study with Oldenburg participation in the journal Nature Communications.

The prototype party brings founders and inventors together with potential investors, scientists, companies and interested members of the public. A conversation about the success of the format.

During a student exchange programme, Japanese and German students visited the chemistry didactics working group at the University of Oldenburg. There they learnt about various environmental protection professions in the school laboratory.