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On the trail of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases [27.05.2022]

Could a disturbance of the internal clock be responsible for the onset of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs)? This question is being investigated at the University of Hohenheim by the two research teams led by Prof. Dr. W. Florian Fricke from the Department of Microbiome and Applied Bioinformatics and Prof. Dr. Axel Lorentz from the Department of Nutritional Medicine and...more


Election Goes Digital [17.05.2022]

Goodbye ballot box, hello digital ballot paper: whether from home, from the semester abroad, or simply on the road with your smartphone - it has never been easier to participate in university democracy. The Hohenheim committee elections will take place online for the first time between 21 and 28 June 2022. There will be no need to go to the polling station in the Palace. This...more


Quinoa the superfood: Opportunity for smallholder farmers in the Mediterranean region [23.03.2022]

The frugal pseudocereal quinoa is the focus of a new collaborative project at the University of Hohenheim. With suitable cultivars, smallholder farmers in Mediterranean countries could not only secure their own livelihood but also make an important contribution to societal development. As part of the PRIMA funding initiative, the German Federal Ministry of Education and...more


Ukrainian Student & AKN Interview [03.03.2022]

The last few days have changed everything for her. Darya Zay is doing her Master's degree in Bioeconomy at the University of Hohenheim. Actually, the Ukrainian student wanted to visit her mother in Kyiv during the lecture-free period. Instead, she is now organizing aid campaigns for her home country. She is encouraged by the support on campus. From Monday to Wednesday, student...more


War in Ukraine [01.03.2022]

How are Ukrainian students doing at the University of Hohenheim? Are outgoings affected by the consequences of the war? What effects does the attack of the Russian Federation have on partnerships at the University of Hohenheim? The Online Courier spoke with Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka, Vice President for International Affairs, and Franziska Schenk, Head of the Office of...more


Summer Semester on Campus [21.02.2022]

Policymakers announced fewer restrictions for spring. That means the signs are good for a return to campus in the summer semester. Why it is so important that everyone pulls together now for this and what lessons should be learned from the winter semester are reported by student representatives and the Vice President for Academic Affairs over coffee with the Online Courier.more


Students Want back on Campus [21.02.2022]

The Hohenheim student representation in committees and Student Parliament demands as much presence as possible for the summer semester. On-campus and online offerings must be coordinated and hybrid events must be kept to an absolute minimum, according to a recent statement. A resolution passed by the Hohenheim Senate at the beginning of the month follows a similar line. How...more


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