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Publications Society

America's democracy on the brink of failure?

Two highly disturbing events have motivated Rainer Eisfeld, Osnabrück professor emeritus of political science, to write a 125-page essay that has now been published as a book entitled "America's Democracy on the Brink of Failure".

 to the press release
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Event Art & Culture

"Herzenswege": Osnabrück University invites you to a workshop concert

On Sunday, May 3, Osnabrück University is hosting a workshop concert entitled "Herzenswege" (Paths of the Heart) in the Castle Auditorium.

 to the press release
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International

Rooms wanted!

The International Office is looking for rooms to sublet to international students attending the Summer Schools in July 2026. 370 € per person accommodated.

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Campus life Event

Doctoral Awards Ceremony 2026

On Friday, July 3, the University and the City of Osnabrück University will honor the doctoral graduates with a ceremony in the Castle Auditorium and a joint walk to the town hall. Registration for the Doctoral Awards Ceremony is possible until June 17.

 more info about the Doctoral Awards Ceremony
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Event Society Law

Philosophical Café invites you to a discussion

On Sunday, May 10, the Philosophical Café at the Blue Note, Remarquering 16, at 11:30 a.m. will discuss the question "Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics?"

 to the press release
In einem modern eingerichteten Klassenzimmer sitzen kleine Schülerinnen an ihren Tischen. Die meisten Kinder haben die Hand gehoben, um an der Unterrichtsstunde teilzunehmen. Im Hintergrund steht die Lehrerin, die auf eine der Schülerinnen zeigt. Die Wand hinter ihr ist mit Lernmaterialien, Postern und Notizen dekoriert. Die Atmosphäre wirkt lebendig und engagiert, die Kinder sind aufmerksam und motiviert.
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Projects & studies Pedagogy Religion

New school subject "Christian religious education"

Osnabrück University is scientifically supporting the introduction of the new school subject "Christian Religious Education" in Lower Saxony and is investigating its potential for future-oriented, ecumenical education.

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Personalia Language

Prof. Dr. Elke Dubbels receives award for habilitation thesis

Prof. Dubbels receives the first prize of the Geschwister Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation for the Humanities for her habilitation thesis on the literary prehistory of the debate on unreliable information and battles over public opinion.

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Osnabrück University presents AI research at the Hannover Messe

How does artificial intelligence become an active researcher? Osnabrück University is providing answers to this question at the Hannover Messe.

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Study Campus life Event Transfer

Headventures 2026: Startup program in Münster

As part of our R-Factory cooperation with the University and FH Münster, Twente, we are jointly opening startup programs for students throughout the EUREGIO. For students at Osnabrück University, this means YOU can apply now.

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Research Portraits Personalia Natural sciences

The secret recipe for tissue healing

How can tissue regrow without scarring? How can stem cell research be put into practice? We talked to Prof. Dr. Kerstin Bartscherer about this in our "UOS asks questions" series.

 to the interview

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