News (2025)1 January 2026|FakultätNew Professor of Empirical Cultural Studies: Prof. Dr. Jan Simon HuttaPhoto: UHH/VogiatzisSince January 1, 2026, Prof. Dr. Jan Simon Hutta has been Professor of Empirical Cultural Studies in the Department of Cultural Studies.17 December 2025|ForschungChristmas traditions: Who is the Christkind?Photo: Adobe Stock / Hannes MallaunMany children in the German-speaking countries write their wish lists during Advent addressed to the Christkind or expect it to bring their gifts. But...Contribution from the university's newsroom1 December 2025|Interview"Even in difficult times, we can communicate with each other in an appreciative and respectful manner“Photo: UHH/HansenIn an interview, Dean Prof. Dr. Silke Segler-Meßner looks back on the year. After major successes and important developments, particularly in the area...1 December 2025|ForschungFunding for Long-Term Research Project on Middle Low German GrammarPhoto: Herzog August Library WolfenbüttelMiddle Low German text culture is an integral part of northern Europe’s cultural heritage. A new long-term research project on Middle Low German...Contribution from the university's newsroom7 November 2025|InterviewWelcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Nina strengthens the Humanities.Photo: University of Hamburg / YzerEvery year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: historian...Contribution from the university's newsroom20 October 2025|Studium und LehreInternational universities between awareness and agenda: Start of the lecture series on academic freedomPhoto: UHH/EsfandiariAcademic freedom is currently under pressure worldwide. Starting on October 21, the Faculty of Humanities will be hosting a public lecture series...1 October 2025|InterviewInterview with Prof. Dr. Julia NantkePhoto: Carina WendlandAfter successfully completing the tenure track evaluation process following six years as a junior professor, Prof. Dr. Julia Nantke has been a W2...1 October 2025|FakultätNew Professor of North American History and Public History: Prof. Dr. Nina MackertPhoto: UHH/VogiatzisSince October 1, 2025, Prof. Dr. Nina Mackert has been Professor of North American History and Public History in the Department of History.1 October 2025|FakultätNew Professor of Modern German Literature: Prof. Dr. Sandra RichterPhoto: UHH/VogiatzisSince October 1, 2025, Prof. Dr. Sandra Richter has been Professor of Modern German Literature at the Department of Language, Literature and Media I.26 September 2025|ForschungFunding for 2 University of Hamburg research groups from the German Research FoundationPhoto: Vincent Leifer; IFSHThe German Research Foundation is funding a new research group at Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence. The interdisciplinary group is looking...Contribution from the university's newsroomMore articles
