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RMU present the RMU Awards for the first time
On 27 November 2025, the RMU Awards of the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) were presented for the first time at a festive awards ceremony held at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
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Goethe University Graduates Look Back with Satisfaction
The latest graduate study shows: Most graduates look back on their period of study with satisfaction and have successfully transitioned into their professional lives.
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First Collaborative Research Centre in Educational Sciences
Goethe University is proud to announce a truly unique new Collaborative Research Centre: The first-ever educational sciences Collaborative Research Centre is launching under the name [in:just].
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SOLASTALGIA – Walks Through Changing Landscapes
On display until February 15, 2026: Exhibition at the Museum Giersch of Goethe University. | The exhibition explores the ambivalence of grief and solace, of beautiful yet damaged landscapes, and our conflicted relationship with the environment.
Science Talk "Wissen angezapft"
December 9, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Can pastoral care work on social media? What can oceans tell us about Earth's history? At "Wissen angezapft", two scientists, a moderator, and live music provide fascinating insights and unexpected moments.
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