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European university alliances in higher education

27.04.2026 -

In the panel discussion “Advancing Higher Education – The Role of European University Alliances in Driving Digital Transformation and Innovating Future Teaching Paradigms,” experts from various European university alliances will discuss the role these alliances play in the further development of higher education. It will take place on May 5, 2026, as part of the EU GREEN Board of Rectors Meeting in Magdeburg, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participation is possible in person in Lecture Hall 1 or via YouTube livestream (no registration required). 

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Interruption to the heating supply 

23.04.2026 -

The heat supply must be temporarily interrupted for the final time from May 4, 2026, through October 4, 2026. This is due to remaining work on the new local heating network on the main campus. Technical facilities that require heat year-round will be temporarily supplied by mobile heating units.

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The Science Harbour through the viewfinder

23.04.2026 -

PORT . TIME . JOURNEY is the title of an exhibition that will open on April 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. with a vernissage at the Wissenschaftshafen. Running through September 27, 2026, the exhibition showcases the photographic explorations of participants in the “Digital Photography Practice” course within our university’s “Studying at 50” program, focusing on the Wissenschaftshafen site —the site’s metamorphosis from a commercial port serving as a transshipment, storage, and anchorage point into a center for innovation, knowledge transfer, urban life, leisure, and culture.

New regulations for reporting sick

02.02.2026 -

A new administrative circular provides information on the notification and documentation requirements in the event of incapacity for work or service (excluding occupational disease).

 

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Closure of parking lot behind Building 10

Starting January 29, 2026, the parking area behind Building 10 will be completely closed for approximately 8 weeks due to civil engineering work.

Fluctuations in heat supply

28.01.2026 -

Due to technical problems at the heat supplier GETEC, there may be temporary fluctuations in the heat supply in buildings 5, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, and SH3, as well as in buildings 18 and 22. GETEC is confident that a constant heat supply can be restored by the end of this week.

Hohenstaufenring completely closed - access to the university campus restricted

29.01.2026 -

Due to construction work being carried out by Städtische Werke Magdeburg (SWM), access to the university campus via Gareisstraße/Henning-von-Tresckow-Straße is expected to remain closed until the end of March 2026.

Warning strikes

13.01.2026 -

In December 2025, the collective bargaining round for German states (TdL) began. In order to enforce the unions' demands, industrial action on the part of the unions is expected.
A circular letter informs you in German about your rights and obligations in the event of industrial action
and about the effects of participating in industrial action on your employment relationship.

Annual planners are available for download

An annual planner for 2026 is available for download

Big knowledge for little people!

The Children's University team is looking for interested individuals who would like to give a lecture at the Children's University. Children's University lectures are usually held quarterly on a Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers are still needed for February/March 2026, for May 31, 2026, for the Volksstimme Pusteblume Children's Festival, and for December 2026. Please direct any questions or feedback to Anne Rudolph.

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