Research areas
Universität Hamburg is northern Germany’s largest and most diverse center of research. Its research profile is distinguished by its 6 core research areas, 5 emerging fields, and 8 profile initiatives forming the basis for new research alliances. All 8 departments of the Faculty of Humanities take part in the University’s core research areas, emerging fields, and profile initiatives.
Core research area
The university's core research areas are based on successfully established interdisciplinary collaborations and benefit from long-standing collaboration. The Faculty of Humanities plays a leading role in one of the university's core research areas, which includes the Cluster of Excellence “Understanding Written Artefacts”.
Emerging fields
Possible new core research areas are developed in the university's emerging fields. They are characterized by excellent research, show a high degree of development potential and generally consist of at least one joint project. The Faculty of Humanities is involved in three emerging fields.
Profile initiatives
The university profile initiatives are characterized by high-quality research and form the basis for new collaborative projects. The Faculty of Humanities is currently involved in three university profile initiatives.