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What Artificial Intelligence Can Do

The traveling exhibition “I AM A.I.,” currently on display on the upper level of the cafeteria on the main campus, will remain open through July 31, 2026, and explores how artificial intelligence works and its societal implications. The exhibition addresses not only its potential but also its key challenges. Guided tours can be arranged upon request through the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Mathematics. 

The Federal Ministry of Justice in the shadow of its Nazi past

The traveling exhibition “Die Rosenburg – The Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past” will conclude with a special closing event at the University Library on June 17, 2026. Following opening remarks, there will be a panel discussion with Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Stefanie Hubig.
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AI in medicine – ethical opportunities and challenges

26.05.2026 -

AI is rapidly making its way into the field of medicine. At the 11th Ethics Day organised by the Clinical Ethics Committee on 18 June 2026, various aspects of this topic will be examined in detail. In addition, a poster exhibition and a panel discussion featuring representatives from our University Hospital will focus on specific areas of application in Magdeburg. View the programme

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.

Last Modification: 09.06.2026 -
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