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New publication: „Resonanz und soziale Energie. Über Schlüsselbegriffe der Kritischen Theorie“

A new book by Hartmut Rosa, director of the Max-Weber-Kolleg at the University of Erfurt, has been published by Reclam under the title „Resonanz und soziale Energie. Über Schlüsselbegriffe der Kritischen Theorie“ (Resonance and Social Energy: On Key…

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CMW Forum Discussion: Good Care – Constructively Shaping Care and Power Relationships

The Research and Graduate Service unit at the University of Erfurt invites PhD students to the next CMW Forum discussion on 1 December, from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, in the seminar room of the "Weltbeziehungen" research building (C19). The topic this time…

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A milestone in promoting physical activity in schools: ‘BeKiGeKi’ incorporated into the Thuringian primary school curriculum

Health experts agree: regular and sufficient physical activity is crucial for a healthy life. Keeping fit not only protects against illnesses such as diabetes and obesity, but the importance of social participation should not be underestimated…

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New publication: Cities of Gods

A new book by Jörg Rüpke is due to be published by Princeton University Press on 6 October 2026. It summarises the research findings of the "Religion and Urbanity" research group, which has been based at the Max-Weber-Kolleg at the University of…

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A very warm welcome to the smartest night of the year!

It’s set to be another exciting event: on Friday 6 November, from 6 pm, the City of Erfurt, together with other partners, is hosting the smartest night of the year, and of course the University of Erfurt will be taking part too. Once again, as part…

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Endometriosis: New research project aims to promote early diagnosis and improve care

The Federal Ministry of Health is providing 1.2 million euros in funding for a new research project in the field of healthcare at the University of Erfurt. Under the title "Delays in the Diagnosis of Endometriosis: Socio-psychological Determinants of…

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New publication: Einssein in Gott. Meister Eckhart und Marguerite Porete neu gelesen

The latest volume "Einssein in Gott. Meister Eckhart und Marguerite Porete neu gelesen" by Dietmar Mieth, Associate Fellow, and Markus Vinzent, head of the Meister Eckhart Research Centre at the Max-Weber-Kolleg of the University of Erfurt, has been…

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Study: School inspectorate wants to provide greater support for quality improvement in schools – but there is often a lack of time for this in day-to-day work

For school inspectors, supporting school and teaching development is a core task to which they would gladly devote considerably more time. They spend their average weekly working hours of 45.6 hours on a wide range of tasks. Complaints, conflict and…

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