Welcome to the Duisburg-Essen University Library
News
For students - sign up now! UB|SchreibCamp - winter term 2025/26
The UB|SchreibCamp is a whole week about writing academic texts: from planning to researching to software tips, we have a lot on the agenda!
Details about the program is available on our website.
When?
02.03. - 06.03.2026
Where?
Essen campus, GW/GSW Library
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
For fair cooperation Use the break slip!
If you're learning, you have to take a break!
But blocking seats for hours? Please don't!
Use our break slip (= "Pausenzettel"):
- Simply enter the time and leave the break slip in a clearly visible place on the desk.
- The place remains reserved for a maximum of 60 minutes.
- If the 60 minutes are exceeded, other users may move the materials to the side, sit down and study there.
The break slips are available at the counters and on the desks.
Please note:
- This rule applies to individual study places.
- It is not possible to reserve PCs or study places in group study rooms or areas.
Use writing time! UB|SchreibSprints
Together with the IwiS we offer regular writing sprints followed by writing consultation. Everyone working on a writing project is welcome.
WritingTime?
Tuesdays, 2pm - 3pm in Duisburg
Thursdays, 2pm - 3pm in Essen
WritingAdvice?
always following, 3pm - 4pm
WritingLocations?
Duisburg: LK Library (LK 105)
Essen: GW/GSW Library (group study room BC)
or online via Zoom
Our services for research, teaching and publishing
Open Educational Resources
Educational materials, interdisciplinary dialogue, further developments
Projects & cooperations
Projects
- Digital Humanities Ruhr (DH Ruhr)
- Landesinitiative openaccess.nrw (until 31.12.2025)






