In October 1945, students began their first academic primary school teacher training programme in Oldenburg. A ceremony shed light on this prehistory of the university and gave an outlook on the teacher training of tomorrow.

If krill swarms in Antarctica shrink, this will have immediate consequences for many animal species. A team led by scientist Bettina Meyer is proposing a new concept for sustainable management, in close cooperation with fisheries.

33 art students have explored the theme of "Lost in Transition - A Life in Transition". They are presenting their works on two floors of the Landesmuseum Natur und Mensch until 13 November.

Prof Manuel Hartung gave the keynote speech at the "Auftakt 25/26" on 9 October. This contribution is based on his speech "The controversial university: Why universities must contribute to defending the freedoms of our society".

Theatre, sport, culinary delights and much more – on the go with the voucher set.

After almost a year at the university, Kavana Manjunatha, a biology student from India, has settled in well and is looking forward to what comes next.

Hans Beelen is passionate about the Dutch language. After 38 years as a lecturer at the University of Oldenburg he is now retiring – and has been awarded an honour for outstanding personal achievement by the Dutch royal family.

Pollutant levels in fish in the Wadden Sea are increasing. Researchers are developing a software tool that analyses the interactions between fish and pollutants and can be used for nature conservation projects.

A new review highlights how hydrothermal vents on the seafloor shape iron availability and influence the global oceanic element cycles. Researchers from Bremen and Oldenburg are involved. 

Researchers at all six Schools at the University are working intensively on the topic of sustainability. Now there is a new scientific centre: "TRUST@UOL".

On a remote island in the Indian Ocean, an international team has observed the activity of compass neurons in the wild for the first time. Their study involved researchers from Oldenburg and has now been published in the journal Science.

Eske Kranich completed her training in the mechanical workshops at the University of Oldenburg in the winter. She has now won the German Championship in Craftsmanship at chamber level.

Phytoplankton is the basic food source for many aquatic organisms. A new study shows that the light spectrum is more important for these microalgae and for lake ecosystems than previously assumed.

With the “NoW – Northwest Alliance Research Fund,” the partnership between the universities of Bremen and Oldenburg aims to intensify scientific collaboration between the two institutions. Researchers can apply for up to 20,000 euros in funding.

For togetherness and a respectful, dialogue-oriented and responsible culture of discussion on campus: new events on the topics of antisemitism and antidiscrimination in the winter semester.

The University of Oldenburg and the Oldenburg University Society (UGO) opened the new academic year with a ceremony in the Audimax. Keynote speaker Prof Manuel Hartung spoke about the role of universities in a democratic society.

1,800 first-year students are beginning their studies at our university this winter semester. Orientation Week began on Monday with an opening ceremony in the lecture hall centre.

Making friends, getting organised and on top of that getting your work done: teacher training student Marco Bessert reveals how to make your first semester a success.

Many sports activities for adolescents were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. This had a noticeable impact on their development. Sports scientist Katharina Pöppel wants to help discover the joy of activity with an innovative exercise concept.

Digitalisation is changing many activities in administration. A Lower Saxony-wide Centre of Excellence coordinated in Oldenburg is to support the universities in making employees fit for the new tasks.