Research news (2026)9 April 2026|ResearchNew Study on Sanctions: Do Opposites Attract? Not in Foreign Policy.Photo: AdobeStock/Feng YuInternational sanctions are imposed less frequently when the political leaders involved have similar curriculum vitae. This is shown by a new study...8 April 2026|ResearchWelcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti joins the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social SciencesPhoto: privateEvery year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time...2 April 2026|ResearchDoing the Research: How will we interact with computers in the future?Photo: UHH/EsfandiariThe University of Hamburg is the scientific home to more than 6,200 researchers. Every 2 weeks, we offer a glimpse into their work as part of the...1 April 2026|ForschungWelcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Hilke Marit Berger joins the Humanities DepartmentPhoto: Milo BergerEvery year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time...24 March 2026|ResearchBasic Research: How We Walk HealthilyPhoto: AdobeStock/MaryanaLiving and walking on as healthy feet as possible is essential for people of all ages. Prof. Dr. Astrid Zech, a professor of exercise and training...18 March 2026|ResearchDoing the Research: Climate Policy – Does It Live Up to Its Name?Photo: privatThe University of Hamburg is the scientific home to more than 6,200 researchers. Every 2 weeks, we offer a glimpse into their work as part of the...17 March 2026|ResearchWhat Visual Strategies to Right-Wing Populists Use—and Why?Photo: University of Hamburg / OhmeDr Jacopo Galimberti researches political iconography and iconology at the Faculty of Humanities. As an art historian, he is investigating the online...16 March 2026|ResearchNew International Networking Projects Focus on Earthquake Hazards and Fungi as Plant Protection AgentsPhoto: Kaztin Jones/Eivind SennesetExcellent research requires interdisciplinary and global collaboration. Staff Exchanges, which form part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions—a...4 March 2026|ResearchDoing the Research: Why Do Some Trees Keep Their Dead Leaves?Photo: University of Hamburg / EsfandiariMany of you have probably seen this before, when walking through a bare deciduous forest in winter, suddenly there’s a tree with brown leaves clinging...2 March 2026|ResearchWelcome aboard: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Burkhardt strengthens the Humanities.Photo: PrivateEvery year, the University of Hamburg welcomes numerous new researchers. This series introduces them and their areas of research. This time: Religious...More articles
