Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences

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8. July 2026

Changed opening hours during the lecture-free period

Please note: Some of the University of Erfurt’s learning and support services have altered opening hours or are closed during the lecture-free period.

13. August 2026

New study: Relative performance feedback can shorten the duration of studies

Excessively long study periods incur costs for students, the economy and society. But how can the time taken to graduate be reduced without far-reaching reforms to degree structures? A study by Oliver Himmler (University of Erfurt), Raphael Brade…

10. July 2026

New research project on strategic polarisation on digital platforms

Over the next five years, the Volkswagen Foundation will be supporting a new collaborative project to research social polarisation on digital platforms. The Weizenbaum Institute is leading the project; project partners include the "Gesellschaft für…

26. May 2026

New scholarship scheme: University of Erfurt one of the founders of the new Fulbright Transatlantic Diplomacy Program

Led by the Brandt School, the University of Erfurt is one of the founding organisations of the new Fulbright “Transatlantic Diplomacy Program” (TAD). The transatlantic exchange opportunity aims to train and empower outstanding young professionals…

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