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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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Two projects awarded the "Prize for Internationalisation"

The internationalisation of its teaching, research and administration has been a key concern for the University of Erfurt since its foundation, but it is not a ‘sure-fire success’ and requires committed individuals. Against this backdrop, the…

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eTeach Network Thuringia supports two new "impulse projects" at the University of Erfurt

As part of the "impulse projects" format, the eTeach Network Thuringia will be funding two projects at the University of Erfurt for twelve months each from April 2026.

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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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Innovation in Lecturer Foundation funds two "Freiraum" projects at the University of Erfurt

Two applications from the University of Erfurt have been successful in this year's "Freiraum" funding round organised by the Innovation in University Teaching Foundation: Professor Daniela Merklinger, holder of the professorship for German didactics…

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