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Season's greetings from the Presidium

Dear colleagues, students, and friends of the University of Erfurt,

The campus is becoming noticeably quieter these days as a busy year draws to a close. It has been a year full of challenges – both small and large, for the global community and for…

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Changed opening hours over the public holidays

Some service facilities at the University of Erfurt have changed opening hours over the turn of the year. Please take note of this.

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Introduced: New "SHIFT" research group

The new research group "Social & Human Infrastructures for Future Transitions" (SHIFT) will begin its work at the University of Erfurt at the start of 2026. It brings together experts from the fields of political science, sociology, psychology,…

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Lecture series with Matthias Gehler: "Lügenpresse" – Kampfbegriff oder Realität?

The University of Erfurt, the Thuringian State Parliament and the Funke Media Group are continuing their joint lecture series in the winter semester. This time, the topic will be "35 Years of German Unity". The next event is on Wednesday, 10…

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Bundesverdienstorden auf blauem Samtuntergrund, rechts PD Dr. Annegret Schüle am Rednerpult
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Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for PD Dr Annegret Schüle

PD Dr Annegret Schüle, honorary professor at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Erfurt, was today awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for her services as director of the Topf & Söhne – Die Ofenbauer von Auschwitz…

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Professor Anke Holler elected new President of the University of Erfurt

Professor Anke Holler has been elected as the new President of the University of Erfurt. Following a presentation of the candidates open to the university public last Friday, the University Assembly voted in favour of her by a majority today. She had…

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Sylke Osterloh, Professor Dr Dr Patrick Rössler and Lord Mayor Andreas Horn at the appointment ceremony in the Rathausfestsaal.

Patrick Rössler is Erfurt's First "University Ambassador"

The City of Erfurt has a university ambassador for the first time. A jury of representatives from universities and politics selected Professor Patrick Rössler, a communication scientist at the University of Erfurt, for this position. The ceremonial…

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Spaces of Resistance in Dictatorship and Democracy

The University of Erfurt, the Thuringian State Parliament and the Funke Media Group are continuing their joint lecture series in the winter semester. This time, the topic is "35 Years of German Unity". After kicking off with Rainer Eppelmann, the…

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