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Highlights

September 23, 2026
Does more uncertainty mean less solidarity?

Crises, wars, disasters: Many people are looking to the future with concern. Uncertainty is growing. But what are the consequences of this - for individuals and for democracy?

September 01, 2026
How creative are you?

Whether it's creative ideas in art, science, or everyday life - what often seems abstract can actually be measured. Prof. Dr. Selina Weiss explains how.

June 3, 2026
Katja Koch is set to become the university's next president

Prof. Dr. Katja Koch is expected to assume the office of president of the University of Hildesheim effective January 1, 2027. Koch is an empirical education researcher specializing in teacher education.

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For the time being, please refer to the German-language research support website, as the English-language site is still under development.

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Department 1 Education & Social Sciences Faculty 1 is the largest faculty at the University of Hildesheim. With its nine institutes, it brings together disciplines such as Educational Science, Psychology, Social and Organizational Pedagogy, Theology, History, Social Sciences, Primary School Didactics & Elementary Science, and Sports Science. Through interdisciplinary research and practice-oriented teaching, it prepares students for responsible roles in education, society, and academia. The institutes are primarily located on the main campus.
Department 2 Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication
Department 3 Linguistics and information sciences
Department 4 Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Business Informatics and Data Faculty 4 combines innovative research, practical teaching and interdisciplinary exchange. The focus is on analysis, development and digital transformation, both regionally and internationally. Scientific excellence and social responsibility shape its profile: this is where sustainable solutions to social challenges are developed – from fundamental research in mathematics to the development of new technologies and economic strategies.
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Universität Hildesheim

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31141 Hildesheim
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Telephone: +49 5121 - 883 0
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