On 17 June 2026, the University of Magdeburg will once again be hosting the JOBS HERE Festival on the university campus. The event is set to be an open festival focusing on the future, careers and life in the region, all set against a backdrop of live music, street food and spaces for people to meet.
From 1 to 6 June, the Eco-Social University Days will transform the University of Magdeburg campus into a hub for exchange, discussion and engagement. The programme features a wide range of events.
Students and staff at the University of Magdeburg who are interested in starting a business can develop prototypes for their business ideas in the Additiv+ fabrication lab. A range of equipment is available for this purpose.
As part of this year’s PaTe project run by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, six teams of students developed temporary bridges for the damaged section of the ring road between Halberstädter Straße and Hellestraße.
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.
By adopting the University Development Plan, the university is providing itself with a strategic roadmap for uncertain times. In this interview, President Prof. Strackeljan explains why simply ‘carrying on as before’ is not enough.