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Annual exhibition at the Gotha Research Library from 7 September to 2 November 2025 Information about the exhibition

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[Translate to English:] Luther als Mönch

Research on the Reformation in Gotha Study Center for Protestantism

GOTHA.digital Research, Presentation and Knowledge Portal of Friedenstein Gotha

"Coined history" The Gotha Numismatic Collection

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6. January 2026

Library Scholarship for Authors

Authors of all literary genres have until 28 February to apply for a one-month research fellowship at the Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt. The scholarship is endowed with 1500 euros and is awarded by the Cultural Foundation of the…

10. December 2025

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.

20. November 2025

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…

17. November 2025

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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