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Finding out: unjustly collected?
“Nachgefragt: Unrecht gesammelt?” (Finding out: unjustly collected?) is a special exhibition at the Forum Wissen, the knowledge museum of the University of Göttingen. It explores the issue of “provenance research” – meaning the study of an object’s history and ownership from its creation to understand its origin, verify its authenticity and question its legal and ethical acquisition. The exhibition runs from 12 December 2025 to 17 May 2026. more…
Göttingen University successful again at Lower Saxony Science Awards
Göttingen University’s Professor of Development Economics, Sebastian Vollmer has been awarded Lower Saxony’s Wissenschaftspreis 2025. The panel recognised his achievements in the category Anwendungsorientierte Forschung (applied research). Lower Saxony's Minister for Science and Culture, Falko Mohrs, presented the prizes on Thursday 13 November 2025 in Hannover. The award is worth 25,000 euros. more…
Awards for new interdisciplinary networks and teaching initiatives
The European University Network Enlight has funded twelve projects involving the University of Göttingen. The NAI²TURE network (Network for Accessible and Interdisciplinary AI Transformation at Universities through Research and Exchange), coordinated by the University of Göttingen, will receive just under €100,000 in funding. NAI²TURE was selected in the “Enlight Thematic Networks” category. The aim is to promote critical and inclusive AI competence and to conduct interdisciplinary research into the associated educational, ethical and institutional issues. more…
Home advantage? How consumers misjudge the environmental impact of imported food
Peppers from Spain or from Germany? When consumers assess the environmental impact of food, their decision largely depends on its origin. This is shown by a new survey by researchers at the University of Göttingen. According to the survey, domestic products in supermarkets are perceived as particularly environmentally friendly. But this impression can be misleading. The results raise questions about the design of labelling and advertising. more…
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Tenth Japanese-German Presidents’ Conference of the HeKKSaGOn Alliance
In spring 2024, the rectors of the Japan-Germany HeKKSaGOn Alliance agreed to promote new joint projects and to establish cooperation in the cross-disciplinary field of "Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship". The conference in Osaka now produced an entirely positive interim assessment. more…
Statement on the war in Israel and Gaza
We welcome the ceasefire in the Gaza war and the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas. These developments fill us with hope that they mark the beginning of a comprehensive peace process in the Middle East – with the goal of a peaceful and self-determined future for the Israeli and Palestinian populations alike. more…