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Tag der Demokratiegeschichte Wie demokratisch ist Duisburg?
How satisfied are the citizens of Duisburg with democracy in Germany? Who votes – and how has voter turnout in our city developed since the end of the Second World War?
These questions will be addressed in a 90-minute interactive event hosted by the University Library of Duisburg-Essen in collaboration with the Institute for Political Science at the UDE.
The event will be held in German.
When: 18.03.2026, 4pm
Where: Gerhard Mercator House, Lotharstraße 57, 47057 Duisburg
Admission: free
For all OER enthusiasts and creators 10th OER network meeting
The network meeting for everyone who is interested in Open Educational Resources (OER) and wants to make contacts at the UDE or keep up to date.
Topic of the 10th OER network meeting:
Creating educational videos
When?
16.03.2025, 10am
Where?
Online, via Zoom
The network meeting will be held in German.
For doctoral students UA Ruhr Research Academy:
Frühjahrsakademie 2026
Is a doctorate the right thing for me? And if so, how do I get started and how do I organize my "project doctorate"?
Our Frühjahrsakademie will help you to answer these questions and prepare for the exciting time of doctoral studies.
When?
24. - 26.03.2026
Where?
Essen campus, building S06, or online, via Zoom
Sign-up until:
06.03.2026
Whether you have plans or finished texts, everyone is welcome! UB|SchreibRaum
SchreibSprint:
Are you looking for a place and a fixed time to get started on your writing projects? We will guide you through approximately one hour of concentrated work.
SchreibBeratung:
Are you looking for a conversation on equal terms? Our writing tutors will help you deal constructively with the challenges of academic writing.
SchreibZeit:
Would you like to explore topics related to writing in a productive working atmosphere in a concise and practical way? Come to our Friday workshops!
SchreibOrt:
Duisburg: LK Library (LK 105)
Essen: GW/GSW Library (group study room BC)
or online via Zoom
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Projects & cooperations
Projects
- Digital Humanities Ruhr (DH Ruhr)
- Landesinitiative openaccess.nrw (until 31.12.2025)






