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Professor Achim Kemmerling appointed to the Thuringian Sustainability Advisory Board

Achim Kemmerling, holder of the Gerhard Haniel Professorship in Public Policy and International Development at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, has been appointed by Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt and Environment Minister Tilo…

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More space for working together

The University of Erfurt has responded to a widespread request from many users of the Erfurt University Library and created more space for working together, chatting and relaxing.

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New ideas for the "Free State of Opportunities": Researchers from the University of Erfurt take part in "Thuringia 2035 Future Commission"

Thuringia’s Minister-President, Mario Voigt, today launched the new "Thuringia 2035 Future Commission" in Erfurt. Chaired by the Jena-based Professor Ulrich S. Schubert, the commission will bring together leading figures from Thuringia and across…

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A new academic year, a new cohort, and a new chapter at the Brandt School

At this year’s Welcome Lecture, Carmen Niethammer shared two pieces of advice with our students: embrace opportunities, because you never know where they might lead, and step outside your comfort zone, because that is often where the most meaningful…

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Professor André Brodocz elected as the new President

Professor André Brodocz has been elected as the new President of the University of Erfurt. In today’s election, the University Assembly voted in favour of him by a very large majority. In autumn 2025, he was identified and nominated by a selection…

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A visible symbol of academic freedom, university autonomy and regional responsibility

By signing the "Magna Charta Universitatum", the University of Erfurt has joined the nearly 1,000 universities that now support the charter. The University’s application for admission to the ranks of signatories was made following a resolution of the…

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The class of 2028 has arrived at the Brandt School

Last week, 50 students from 30 countries took part in Orientation Week at the University of Erfurt, marking the start of a new academic year in the Master of Public Policy program.

 

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"War and Peace": New series of the lecture series organised by Erfurt’s universities and the City of Erfurt

How do academia and society view war, peace and the conditions for peaceful coexistence? The joint public lecture series organised by Erfurt’s universities and the City of Erfurt will examine the theme of "War and Peace" from various academic…

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