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Excellent research conditions
Clusters of excellence
Since 2019, the University of Hamburg has received funding for 4 clusters of excellence. In these research alliances, researchers tackle questions in astrophysics, climate, photon science, and written artifacts.
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Excellent conditions for work and research
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Whether research, teaching, or research management: Prospective or current doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and early career research group leaders can find attractive career paths, excellent employment conditions, and various kinds of support at University of Hamburg, to produce outstanding qualified people in research and teaching, and promote future careers inside and outside of academia.
Academic career opportunitiesWho does research on what at the University of Hamburg?
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Our research portal FIS (Research Information System) provides a comprehensive overview of researchers, research projects, co-operations and scientific activities at the University of Hamburg. Thanks to a wide range of search and filter options, information on individual projects can also be researched specifically.
Research portalFlagship for regional research alliances
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For us, global visibility goes hand in hand with valuing our region. In close dialogue with our local partners we have actively developed our PIER Plus network, to strengthen and develop Hamburg as a scientific hub, and make it more internationally visible.
Pier PlusDonations and Endowments
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Support research and teaching at the University of Hamburg. With a donation or endowment, you can fund a specific project, enable sustainable investments in state-of-the-art equipment, or actively shape science through an endowed professorship. Together, we will find the right way for you to get involved!
Donations and EndowmentsResearch news
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14 October 2025|Press releaseWir wollen's wissen— the University visits schools
Hibernating monkeys, climate extremes, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: University researchers will be trading the lecture hall for the classroom to present their research in Hamburg’s schools.
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13 October 2025|Forschung“Whales make you happy”: Prof. Dr. Helena Herr strengthens the marine sciences
Every year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: marine biologist Prof. Dr. Helena Herr.
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10 October 2025|Press releaseThe University’s Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences Turns 20!
The Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences at the University of Hamburg will celebrate its twentieth anniversary with a festive ceremony followed by an academic symposium. The festivities are an excellent opportunity to review the last 2 decades of development, research, and teaching and to look ahead.
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6 October 2025|Press releaseSeven new degree programs this Winter Semester
There are over 180 degree programs at the Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence, with regular new offers. We always focus on current developments and topics for the future. Seven new degree programs starting this Winter Semester reflect this approach.
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1 October 2025|Press releasePublic lectures at the University of Hamburg start on 14 October
If you are interested in science, research, politics, culture, and society, check out the General Lecture Series at Universität Hamburg. In Winter Semester 2025/26, the program is offering around 160 public lectures free of charge. The lectures begin on 14 October 2025, and all Hamburg citizens are welcome to take part.
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1 October 2025|ResearchNew platform makes it easier to access services from Hamburg foundations.
On 1 October, a new platform went online that provides more transparency and guidance through Hamburg’s diverse foundation landscape. For the first time, users can quickly and intuitively search through the funding opportunities and programs offered by more than 200 foundations. The database is based on research results...
