Announcements

Progress in chemistry is often gradual, with some of its most important advances taking years – sometimes decades – to unfold. A case in point is the discovery of a novel ‘ferrocenophane’ from the class of compounds known as ‘sandwich molecules’ – so named because of their particular structure. In a ferrocenophane, the ‘bread slices’ are two carbon rings that enclose an iron atom as the sandwich ‘filling’. [...]

Hans-Jürgen Lüsebrink, Emeritus Professor of Romance Cultural Studies and Intercultural Communication at Saarland University, has once again been recognized for his academic publications on Canada and, in particular, for his book Paul-Marc Sauvalle (1857–1920) – Journaliste engagé et intellectuel cosmopolite canadien français. T [...]

Students from Saarland University have collaborated with the Theulegium Museum in Tholey to develop and curate a temporary exhibition that features finds from the Roman archaeological site at Wareswald. The museum and the departments of Classical Archaeology, Ancient History and Medieval History at the university warmly invite visitors to the exhibition that opens on Monday, 13 July, at 6 p.m. (Theulegium Museum, Rathausplatz 6, 66636 Tholey). [...]

What are the latest developments in the digital humanities? For example, how can digital versions make historical texts or inscriptions more accessible? Experts from Germany and abroad will discuss current topics in the digital humanities on 10 and 11 July at the conference Between Ancient Text and Algorithms: Digital Perspectives on Philology and History, which is organized by the Institute of Classical Philology at Saarland University. The conference will take place at the Sportcampus Saar. [...]

Saarland University is one of 20 higher education institutions in Germany that has been tasked with attracting top international talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, with the goal of retaining these researchers in the country long-term and building Germany as a centre of scientific excellence. [...]

After 75 semesters, including 20 years at Saarland University, Dr Heinrich Schlange-Schöningen, Professor of Ancient History, invites you to his farewell lecture on Friday 17 July at 4.15 pm (Building B3 1, Lecture Theatre 1). The lecture will focus on the topic: ‘Authoritarian Temptations: Attic Democracy and its Opponents’. A reception in the foyer of the building will follow. [...]

How can waste be put to good use instead of being disposed of? A research team at Saarland University developed an innovative approach that converts readily available waste materials – urine and ash – into valuable raw materials. The researchers aim to make good use of these two waste materials to provide nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium – the basis of many fertilizers currently in high demand. The research findings were recently published in the renowned journal Bioengineering. [...]

New broad-spectrum antiviral compounds are seen as an important contribution to pandemic preparedness. A project led by Alexander Titz, professor of organic and pharmaceutical chemistry at Saarland University, and Professor Christian Sieben, research group leader at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), aims to develop such compounds to fill a gap in pandemic preparedness. [...]

From 20 to 24 July 2026, the Saarland University campus will become a testing ground for curious young talents. For one week, 22 girls in grade 8 and 9 will gain fun, hands-on experience in STEM subjects. [...]

Saarland University is expanding its portfolio of advanced professional study programmes in management and will be offering a one-year, English-language MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation beginning in the 2026/2027 winter semester. The full-time MBA is aimed at graduates from all fields with at least one year's professional experience who wish to drive forward start-up projects, shape innovation or take on an entrepreneurial role within organizations. [...]