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Gotha Research Library opens later

The Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt informs that it will not open until 10 a.m. on Friday, 6 February 2026 due to an internal event.

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Birthday presents to Wikipedia

Together with more than 30 other cultural and educational institutions, the Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt is taking part in a joint campaign to mark the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia, the world's largest free collection of…

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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…

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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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Author Steffen Schroeder receives Gotha Library Scholarship 2025

Writer and actor Steffen Schroeder has been awarded the Gotha Library Scholarship and will spend a month researching, writing and discovering at the Gotha Research Library in November 2025.

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Around 7,500 visitors to the annual exhibition on the Gotha Court Calendar

With its exhibition "ADEL MACHT STAAT. Der Gothaische Hofkalender 1763 bis 1944", the Gotha Research Library at the University of Erfurt not only provided exciting insights into the history of the nobility this year, but also made a special…

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