“An election campaign is a linguistic catalyst”

On 6 September, a new state parliament will be elected in Saxony-Anhalt. The parties are vying for votes: through images, public appearances and, above all, language. Linguist Prof. Kersten Sven Roth discusses political buzzwords, emotions in the election campaign and the danger of overly simplistic answers.

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Portrait Prof. Pohlenz (c) Jana DÜnnhaupt Uni Magddeburg

“Universities are more than just places of learning”

In this interview, editor Isabell Meißner talks to sociologist Prof. Philipp Pohlenz about academic freedom, higher education policy and the importance of a strong higher education sector for the future of Saxony-Anhalt.

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Drohnenaufnahme vom Wissenschaftshafen (c) Jana Dünnhaupt Uni Magdeburg

“Where sugar used to be stored, Magdeburg’s future is taking shape”

Magdeburg’s historic inland port has been transformed into a science harbour and is continuing to develop into an urban district centred around a high-tech medical eco-centre.

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