Every year for the past nine years, the university has supported high-achieving and committed young people with a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship with the help of private donors. Students and sponsors came together at a ceremony in the castle.

What do statistics, crops and the production of knowledge have in common? All three topics were the subject of outstanding courses. Eight lecturers have now been honoured for their lectures, seminars and projects.

Oldenburg philosopher Tilo Wesche is concerned with the rights of nature. In this interview, he talks about the ownership of natural resources, a failed understanding of sustainability - and a river in New Zealand that points the way out.

In the Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine Research Network, Oldenburg care researchers are investigating whether and how specially trained paramedics can relieve the burden on emergency departments and rescue services.

The Oldenburg group of the Students For Future movement is taking part in the nationwide "Climate Strike Week" from 25 to 29 November with lectures, workshops, discussions, an exhibition and a bicycle demonstration.

Innovative technologies have the potential to make cycling safer, more attractive and more comfortable. Oldenburg business informatics researchers are investigating which solutions work best.

The University Senate today set the course for the leadership of the university from 2020. It confirmed chemistry lecturer Verena Pietzner and Computing Science expert Martin Fränzle as the new Vice Presidents and voted in favour of a second term of office for Jörg Stahlmann.

The School V - School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Oldenburg is getting new laboratories for its research projects. Six laboratory modules have now "floated" into place on the Wechloy campus.

Unusually cuddly patients were guests at the University Clinic for Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Oldenburg Hospital on Tuesday and Wednesday. Around 350 three to six-year-olds had their cuddly toys treated at the Teddy Bear Hospital (TBK).

A lot of respect for a composer of classical music, dozens of young people and a university: the music theatre project "#Clara S." shows that this mixture can work very well.

Students wishing to spend part of their degree programme in North America must decide a year in advance: The application deadline for exchange places is 21 November. Tina Grummel from the International Office provides helpful tips.

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.