News5 March 2026|Studium und Lehre“With the first term paper, students face a whole new challenge”Photo: Isabella BangerThe Older German Language and Literature section of the Institute of German Studies tested a new tutorial concept in the winter semester of 2025/26...1 March 2026|FakultätNew Professor for Intercultural Theology and Religious Studies: Stefanie BurkhardtPhoto: UHH/VogiatzisSince March 1, 2026, Stefanie Burkhardt has held an junior professorship for Intercultural Theology and Religious Studies in the Department of...11 February 2026|Studium und LehreHow to be a tutor: Offers for tutors in the humanitiesPhoto: Frank von WiedingBefore the start of the lecture period, students at the Faculty of Humanities have the opportunity to prepare themselves didactically for their role...11 February 2026|ForschungHope through actionPhoto: M. SchneggAnthropologist Michael Schnegg conducts research on climate change at the Cluster of Excellence CLICCS and spends several months of every year in a...Contribution from the news channel CLICCS News1 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...Show all news