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[Translate to English:] Luther als Mönch
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Libraries open later

Due to an internal event, the Gotha Research Library at Friedenstein Castle and the library in the Perthes Forum will not open until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

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Perthes in dialogue: "Original or copied – building a genealogy of old maps using digital methods"

For the last time this year, the Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt invites you to its "Perthes im Gespräch" (Perthes in dialogue) series. Dr Karl Solchenbach will be speaking on Wednesday, 10 December on the topic of "Original or…

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The historian and the sea – Fernand Braudel (1902–1985)

The Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt invites you to a lecture by Professor Matthias Steinbach (TU Braunschweig) in the Herzog Ernst Cabinet at Friedenstein Castle on Thursday, 18 December. The lecture starts at 6.15 pm. Admission is…

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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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