The University of Göttingen is an internationally renowned research university. Founded in 1737 in the Age of Enlightenment, the University is committed to the values of social responsibility of science, democracy, tolerance and justice. It offers a comprehensive range of subjects across 13 faculties: in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences and medicine. With about 28,000 students and more than 210 degree programmes, the University is one of the largest in Germany.
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Opening times during the holiday break
From Saturday, 20 December 2025, to Sunday, 4 January 2026, many facilities will only have a limited offer or will be taking a break. Many shops in Göttingen will also be closed on the public holidays. You can find an overview of the changed opening hours and possible points of contact in this list.
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Faster, clearer, deeper 3D imaging
Light sheet microscopy produces impressive 3D images of tissue and entire organs. A thin layer of light, the light sheet, moves through the sample and generates a 3D image layer by layer. However, larger samples create problems for conventional microscopes: the process is slow and the images blurred. This led researchers to develop a technologically innovative light sheet fluorescence microscopy platform that improves imaging and opens up new opportunities for research and medicine.
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Hybrid excitons: combining the best of both worlds
Faster, more efficient, and more versatile – these are the expectations for the technology that will produce our energy and handle information in the future. But how can these expectations be met? A major breakthrough in physics has now been made by researchers who combined two highly promising types of material – organic semiconductors and two-dimensional semiconductors. Their findings hold promise for developing new technology such as the next generation of solar cells.
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Wildfires reshape forest soils for decades
Wildfires may disappear from the landscape within weeks, but their hidden effects on the soil can persist for decades. An international research team led by the University of Göttingen, together with partners in Tübingen, Berlin and Chile, has shown that different ecosystems experience different outcomes in terms of soil recovery and resilience.
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Search for future President: Call for applications published
The call for applications for the future President of the University of Göttingen runs from 17 December 2025 to 1 March 2026. The text and further information on the application and selection process can be found online.
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Holding back laughter
In many everyday and professional situations, laughing at the wrong moment can be inappropriate or disruptive, making the ability to hold back amusement an important skill. Yet resisting laughter is often difficult – especially when someone else laughs. A research team investigated how laughter can be regulated and found that social cues can strongly interfere with these efforts.
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