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Information day on 12.06.2026

Pupils are invited to the Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Information Day. Members of the teaching units provide information about studying.  The “Market of Opportunities” and numerous workshops provide insights into studying and the time afterwards.

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Talk at the symposium “Pushing the Boundaries of Linguistic Categorisation” (Paris)

On April 10th 2026, Natascha Raue will present the findings of the project at the symposium ‘Pushing the Boundaries of Linguistic Categorisation’ in Paris.
We are already looking forward to the exchange!

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Osnabrück University awards Funding Awards

Festive atmosphere in the Schlossaula: Osnabrück University presented 37 Funding Awards to students, doctoral candidates and graduates for outstanding academic achievements and special commitment this evening.

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Leben ohne ein Zuhause – Ukrainische LKW-Fahrer auf Deutschlands Straßen

SFB-Mitglied Daniel Heinz (Projekt A4 zu Figuren migrantischer Arbeitskräfte) berichtet über seine Forschung, die schwierigen Bedinungen für LKW-Fahrer sowie vom Leben und den Konflikten auf deutschen Raststätten

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Sincere sympathy Gerd Höfinghoff *09.04.1942 +19.02.2026

Gerd Höfinghoff was held in high esteem by teachers and students at the Institute of Social Sciences.

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Media tip! Professor Gotzner in the NANO Talk

In the 3-sat talk show NANO Talk "New Speech - How our language betrays us", Prof. Dr. Nicole Gotzner, cognitive scientist at Osnabrück University, discusses with other experts how strongly language shapes our thoughts and actions.

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Presentation of Master's degree programs - now also as a video!

The new videos for our Master's degree programs are online! If you are interested in one of our programs, please contact us.

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What do children think about a smartphone ban in elementary school?

What do children themselves actually think about a smartphone ban at elementary school? Student Noel Stratmann investigated this question in his bachelor's thesis.

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Professionalizing all-day elementary school

It is about the digitally supported professional skills development of teaching staff at all-day elementary school. A joint project coordinated by the university has developed concepts for this.

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Future through change?! Launch of the joint project agri:change

Between food security and sustainability goals: Around 160 experts came together at the launch of the agri:change joint project to develop ways to create a crisis-proof and sustainable agricultural and food industry.

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