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Changed opening hours over the public holidays

Some service facilities at the University of Erfurt have changed opening hours over the turn of the year. Please take note of this.

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Honorary doctorate from the Ecole Normale Supérieure Lyon for Professor Hartmut Rosa

The Ecole Normale Supérieure Lyon, one of the most prestigious universities in France, will award Professor Hartmut Rosa, Director of the Max-Weber-Kolleg at the University of Erfurt, an honorary doctorate at an international conference entitled…

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Libraries open later

Due to an internal event, the Gotha Research Library at Friedenstein Castle and the library in the Perthes Forum will not open until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

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Committed instead of powerless – strategies for democratic resilience

Professor Thorsten Thiel (Chair of Democracy Promotion and Digital Policy) and Dr Hannah Vermaßen (Associate at the Chair of Political Theory) are hosting a public panel discussion entitled "Engagiert statt ohnmächtig – Strategien für demokratische…

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Restrictions on post office access

The Department 4: Building Management of the University of Erfurt informs that there may be restrictions on access to the post office (Mathes-Maler-Straße) on Monday, 15 December 2025, between 8 and 9 am.

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Two projects awarded the "Prize for Internationalisation"

The internationalisation of its teaching, research and administration has been a key concern for the University of Erfurt since its foundation, but it is not a ‘sure-fire success’ and requires committed individuals. Against this backdrop, the…

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Lecture series with Matthias Gehler: "Lügenpresse" – Kampfbegriff oder Realität?

The University of Erfurt, the Thuringian State Parliament and the Funke Media Group are continuing their joint lecture series in the winter semester. This time, the topic will be "35 Years of German Unity". The next event is on Wednesday, 10…

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"We welcome the opportunity to play a full part in shaping Framework Agreement VI!"

Together with the State of Thuringia, the Thuringian universities will sign the extension of their previous Framework Agreement V next Wednesday. The Presidium has already reported on this in the Senate, the staff meeting and other committees. This…

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