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Hausdächer in der Sonne in Südspanien, am Horizont hohe Berge

Photo: pixabay, julian-hacker

4 August 2022|CEN News

Hitzesommer in Südeuropa: Temperaturrekorde sind nicht nur Klimawandel

Auch wenn unsere Wetter-Apps oft etwas anderes versprechen – verlässliche Vorhersagen lassen sich maximal für einige Tage treffen. Um Hitzesommer vorherzusehen, reicht das nicht. Gleichzeitig kann ein gutes Klimamodell zwar mehrere Jahrzehnte in die Zukunft rechnen, ist für solche Jahreszeiten-Prognosen aber zu ungenau. Aus...

Das Hauptgebäude der Universtität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

19 July 2022|Campus

FAQ on the coronavirus and its impact on Universität Hamburg

Do we already know how Winter Semester 2022/23 will proceed? And should Universität Hamburg staff continue working from home? You can find the answers to the most important questions on the coronavirus pandemic in the FAQ, which is regularly updated. [Last update: 19 July 2022, 1:50 PM]

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Bild vom Fisch Blauer Wittling - Micromesistius poutassou

Photo: Scandinavian Fishing Year Book

12 July 2022|Forschung

How habitat shifts can be predicted

Though never seen so far north before, tuna and mackerel can now be found in the waters off Greenland. Climate change is affecting living conditions in the ocean, driving many species to migrate to new habitats. The fishing sector and political decision-makers have to respond – partly in order to ensure the fishing grounds...

Collage der Gewinner*innen des YCSA-Award

Photo: Nele Popp, privat (2)

5 July 2022|CEN News

Young Climate Scientists Award winners announced

The winners of the 2022 Young Climate Scientists Award have now been announced. Three young talents based in Hamburg won over the jury of experts with their final papers from various climate research disciplines. First place was jointly awarded to meteorologist Katharina Holube and Economics graduate Nikolai Surminski...

Kanal in der Stadt führt an einem Wohnhaus vorbei, Bäume stehen an der Kanalmauer

Photo: UHH/ Dovbishchuk

8 June 2022|Forschung

Climate-adapted and Worth Living In: Urban Green Spaces for Everyone

In Germany, ca. 77 percent of the populace live in cities. There, new buildings are constructed, people heat their homes, and waste is produced. In addition, cities are particularly affected by the impacts of climate change – above all, heat, extreme precipitation and flooding. Although many people move to metropolitan...

Angeschnittenes Foto Baumpflanzung, Schrift: Universität Hamburg nominiert mit dem Projekt BoBaSt, Bundespreis Blauer Kompass

Photo: UHH-CEN/Blauer Kompass

18 May 2022|Forschung

Hamburg Tree Project Nominated for Federal Prize

Climate change is a stressor for urban trees. Annette Eschenbach is a Professor of Soil Technology and Soil Protection at Universität Hamburg’s Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) – and conducted a hands-on test together with a local tree nursery: how can trees be made fit for climate change in the...

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