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Im Wörterbuch ist der Eintrag Sanktionen, auf Englisch Sanctions, mit pinkem Textmarker unterstrichen.

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09.04.2026|Research
New Study on Sanctions: Do Opposites Attract? Not in Foreign Policy.
International sanctions are imposed less frequently when the political leaders involved have similar curriculum vitae. This is shown by a new study involving Dr. Jerg Gutmann of the University of Hamburg. Based on data from more than 150 countries, the study examined when sanctions were imposed...
Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti

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08.04.2026|Research
Welcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti joins the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: economist Anca Balietti.
Symbolbild zu Exzellenz auf dem eine gezeichnete Glühbirne zu sehen ist. Daneben die Namen der vier Exzellenzcluster der UHH.

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07.04.2026|Excellence Strategy
Hamburg Presents Roadmap and Goals for the Clusters of Excellence
From climate research and quantum physics to manuscript and materials research: Hamburg was successful in the nationwide Excellence Strategy competition with no fewer than five clusters of excellence. Over the next seven years, they will receive approximately €266.4 million in federal funding. The...
Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke

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02.04.2026|Research
Doing the Research: How will we interact with computers in the future?
The 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 “Research and Understanding” series in the Hamburger Abendblatt. In this edition, Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke explains how AI and virtual reality can be...
Prof. Dr. Hilke Marit Berger

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01.04.2026|Forschung
Welcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Hilke Marit Berger joins the Humanities Department
Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: cultural studies scholar Hilke Marit Berger.
Die Delegation aus Kanada mit Unipräsident Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren und Courtney Peltzer-Hönicke, Leiterin der Abteilung Internationales der UHH

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31.03.2026|Campus
Delegation from the University of Calgary Visits the University of Hamburg
Over the course of two days, UC President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Edward McCauley and his team discussed collaboration with President Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren and other UHH representatives, and visited Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld, among other locations.
Detail aus der Fassade des UHH-Hauptgebäudes

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31.03.2026|Im Fokus
Triple Success for Researchers at the MIN Faculty
Health, nutrition, and climate protection are at the heart of three European research projects in which researchers from the University of Hamburg are participating. In the PanEuCOPT, AQUALICIOUS, and OAeSIS projects, they are developing innovative, practical solutions.
Ein Wolgazander in der Hand eines Menschen

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30.03.2026|Im Fokus
Invasive Species: “The introduction of animal and plant species has always occurred”
Shovel-headed garden worm, alligator weed, or the Javan mongoose: Hamburg has become home to many invasive, non-native animal and plant species. Most recently, the Volga zander appeared in the Elbe. In an interview, Prof. Dr. Matthias Glaubrecht, professor of Animal Biodiversity at the University of...
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Cluster of Excellence CLICCS: Video Insights Into Climate Research

Where does the carbon go when Earth continues to warm – and what makes us more likely to practice climate protection? Two experts present their inspiring research at the University of Hamburg