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A city full of dynamism, diversity, and zest for life
Vibrant Capital And Thriving Region
Hannover combines historic and modern architecture, stunning natural landscapes, and pioneering innovations. From dynamic city life and cultural highlights to a strong economic and scientific hub, Hannover is a place that inspires, excites, and surprises – not least with the largest urban forest in Europe.
From implant development to a cancer scanner and new medications
Biomedical Research and Technology at Leibniz University Hannover
Against the backdrop of antibiotic resistance, lifestyle diseases and an ageing society, researchers in the key research area Biomedical Research and Technology are using interdisciplinary approaches to develop solutions to the challenges currently facing society. The vision of the key research area Biomedical Research and Technology at Leibniz University Hannover is to heal illnesses and improve diagnostics and treatment.
Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) – assessing the risk of chemicals using new strategies that are animal-free, safer, more effective, and more sustainable
Chemical Risk Assessment Goes NGRA
Throughout our lives, we are exposed to a wide range of chemicals, making the safe handling of chemicals very important. At present, legally mandated risk assessments are conducted using classical toxicology, based on data from animal testing. Researchers at Fraunhofer ITEM are actively contributing to the paradigm shift towards animal-free, safer, more effective, and more sustainable risk assessments. They are developing new assessment strategies known as "Next Generation Risk Assessment."
What measures is the state capital of Hannover taking?
Climate Change: Heat, Drought, Heavy Rainfall
The impact of climate change on cities will increase significantly in the coming years. What measures is the state capital of Hannover taking to counteract these effects in the long term? How is university research being applied? Employees from various specialist departments and the Head of Economic and Environmental Affairs provide an overview of current and planned projects.
Information on part-time work while studying - revised as of March 1, 2024
International Students and Part-time Jobs
Many international students need a job to finance their studies in Germany. That’s why reliable information regarding job opportunities and current legal regulations is essential. We answer the most important questions on how to combine work with studies if you’re an international student in Germany.
First partner meeting in Denmark
Blue Transition Interreg project starts to identify solutions for the North Sea region in times of climate change
The Interreg North Sea Region research project Blue Transition led and coordinated by the LIAG Institute for Applied Geophysics (formerly Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics) gathered for the first partnerschip meeting in the Central Denmark Region. In 16 pilot projects, the partners in Blue Transition create knowledge and strategies to adapt groundwater use and management in natural, agricultural and urban areas to climate change. There partners come from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and France.
Key research areas at Leibniz Universität Hannover
Experience Cutting-Edge Research
Leibniz University Hannover holds a leading international position in our six key research areas: Biomedical Research and Technology, Quantum Optics and Gravitational Physics, Optical Technologies, Production Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies of Science and Energy Research. The film shows which topics the researchers in the various areas are studying.
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Prime location, strong industry, great opportunities
Digital Health City Hannover
Digitalisation in the health sector and artificial intelligence can support the development of new, effective treatments, lead to lower costs and help patients to take greater responsibility for their own health. Hannover's strong scientific infrastructure for medical informatics and artificial intelligence, its hospitals, nursing care institutions, incubators and networks makes the city the perfect place to put new ideas into action.More information at www.digital-health-city-hannover.de
A place for people and ideas to meet
Incontri – Institute for New Music
Incontri is the place at the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media where young people from all over the world come together to study composition and develop their ideas. With concerts, workshops and lectures, the Institute for New Music is also a mediator for contemporary music and creates a forum for encounters between the public, composers and their music.
An ideal stepping stone for the two alumni Rebecca and Manuel
50 years of Hochschule Hannover - University of Applied Sciences and Arts!
Since 1971, students have been able to complete numerous applied degree programmes, have done so and have taken off into a successful future. On the occasion of the anniversary, we let our alumni have their say under the motto "50 years - 50 alumni". What are they doing today and how did they experience their student days? In this video we find out exactly that from Rebecca and Manuel. University President Josef von Helden also gives an outlook on the future of the HsH. You can find more exciting alumni stories from all faculties and various degree programmes at our university here: https://hs-h.de/hsh50jahre
News
Leibniz University
Sounding rockets launched into space
On 2 December 2023 a research alliance, in which Leibniz University played a crucial role, launched the MAIUS-2 high-altitude research rocket into space. This mission’s purpose is to investigate ultracold quantum gases under zero gravity.
University of Veterinary Medicine
No winter break for ticks in Germany
Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine’s Institute of Parasitology have found that ticks remain active in winter.
Patient had “run out of treatment options”
MHH pioneers use of customized implant in external ear canal
For the first time, the Department of Otolaryngology at Hannover Medical School (MHH) has provided an adult patient with a customized implant for the external ear canal. The implant, which is 3D printed, is additionally designed to continuously and locally release an active substance to accelerate healing.
For Ukraine
MHH launches teaching module for post-amputation rehabilitation
RehAmpTT, a teaching module developed by Hannover Medical School, is a digital support programme for healthcare professionals, amputees and their families, available in Ukrainian and German.
Climate change
Can oyster reefs withstand rising sea levels?
A collaborative project involving Leibniz University has looked at whether oyster reefs and mussel beds on the German coast can adapt to rising sea levels caused by climate change.
University of Veterinary Medicine
Using artificial intelligence to recognize pain in cats
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides great opportunities to improve recognition of pain in cats, thus allowing for more humane treatment. A joint research team – from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo) and the Department of Information Systems at the University of Haifa in Israel – is convinced of this.
University of Veterinary Medicine
Scent detection dogs helping sniff out the causes of long COVID
Trained sniffer dogs are able to detect post-COVID syndrome (long COVID) by scent. In their ‘Dogolomics’ project, a team of researchers in human and veterinary medicine is seeking to track down the causes of long COVID by finding out which substances the dogs can smell. They thus aim to pave the way for improved detection of this difficult-to-diagnose condition.
Restoring the hydrological balance
SpongeScapes will help combat climate change
An international project with participation from Leibniz University addresses the topic of "sponge landscapes".
EU funding
Leibniz University to be part of a wider ‘European University’
Leibniz University (LUH) is to receive 1.6 million euros from the European Union. It is being awarded this funding under the ‘European University’ initiative launched by the European Commission.
Extended wave current flume
Hannover home to the world’s largest wave machine
Germany’s minister for economic affairs and climate action, Robert Habeck, and Lower Saxony’s minister president, Stephan Weil, jointly inaugurated the extended wave current flume in conjunction with participating scientists at Leibniz University and TU Braunschweig.
Institutions
"In Hannover, higher-education institutions, academia, student services organisations and the City Administration work very closely together. Within the Hannover Science Initiative, our shared commitment is to make the city even more attractive and international as a centre for many activities. This portal shows how Hannover is a great and stimulating place to live, study and do research."
Belit Onay, Lord Mayor City of Hannover
"The Initiative Wissenschaft is an important gateway for young people to the world of science in our city and motivates us as a university in the region to provide highly qualified training. We impart sound methodological and specialist knowledge with practical relevance for business and technology as well as for current topics such as data analysis, digital markets or IT security."
Prof. Dr. Thomas Winkelmann, President of the Leibniz University of Applied Sciences
"The partners of Hannover science initiative work together to make studying in Hannover a successful experience. Naturally, the Studentenwerk Hannover Students Services as social service provider for students and universities actively engages in these efforts!"
Eberhard Hoffmann, Head of Studentenwerk Hannover Students Services
"The Hannover Science Initiative shows: Together we can achieve more. The long-standing, reliable cooperation between universities, research institutions, the city administration and the Volkswagen Foundation has shaped and strengthened Hannover as a science location."
Dr. Georg Schütte, VolkswagenStiftung
„The Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a wide range of courses, a high reputation in applied sciences, and innovative research. The unique collaboration of the partners of Hannover science initiative substantially strengthens Hanover’s position as a centre of higher education and research."
Prof. Dr. Josef von Helden, President of Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts
"Studying public administration at HSVN is an interesting and rewarding opportunity that offers strinking job perspectives – and Hannover is a lively and colorful place to study!
Initiative Wissenschaft Hannover is helping us to disseminate these important messages outside Hannover – and in fact around the world."
Prof. Dr. Michael Koop, President of Lower Saxonian Municipal University of Applied Administrative Sciences
„Leibniz University provides excellent study conditions at the internationally competitive location Hannover, with its high-performing research community and first-class scientific infrastructure."
Prof. Dr. Volker Epping, President of Leibniz University Hannover
"One of our key business development tasks is to network science and industry with the aim of supporting the transfer from universities of technology and start-ups. With its strong partners, the Science Initiative offers an ideal platform for achieving this."
Doris Petersen, Head of hannoverimpuls GmbH
"Exploring Hannover‘s singular university and research facilities in a fun way that’s concise and entertaining. That’s what this online portal offers prospective students."
Prof. Dr. Stefan Bieler, President of Private University of Applied Sciences