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Where Science Dances

Ulrike Groß is researching how dance can help people with Parkinson's disease.

23. February 2026

Of gummy bears and tumour cells

Noah Müller’s research focuses on testing new medical devices safely in the laboratory before they are used on animals or humans.

18. February 2026

Is a ban on social media for young people a good idea?

Last December, Australia became the first country in the world to introduce an age restriction on social media use. Anna-Lena Brown discusses this in an interview.

Portrait von Dr. Stephanie Heß auf dem Mensavorplatz der Uni Magdeburg

13. February 2026

Giving children a voice

In her doctoral qualification, Dr Stephanie Heß focuses in particular on children’s well-being, thereby giving them a voice of their own in research.

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Jobshere auf dem Campus (c) Stefan-Deutsch

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A career on your doorstep

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.

03.06.2026 Read more

Sportstudierende auf einem Gruppenbild in einer Halle (c) Lukas Appelt

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Physical Education Without Boundaries

For Elicia Vetter and Lucie Kolbe, physical education classes this summer term were different from usual. Normally, the two teacher-training students attend their sports science modules – their minor subject – on the university campus. This time, however, their studies took them to the University of Jyväskylä in Finland for five days.

06.08.2026 Read more

Sprachcafe im Studierendenhaus (c) Benjamin Güllmar

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Where learning German becomes a chance to connect

Cold drinks, snacks and conversation instead of lessons: at the ‘Sprachcafé Deutsch’, international students at the University of Magdeburg meet every Wednesday to practise their German, make new friends and find out more about life on campus in Magdeburg.

20.08.2026 Read more