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A degree, two continents and many new perspectives

Matthias Scharpf combines his studies at OTH Regensburg with international experience gained in Zagreb, Malawi and Kenya. In the process, he learns…

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Across the Atlantic and back: A semester in South Carolina

A notice on the noticeboard, a spontaneous application, and before long they were heading across the Atlantic to Clemson University in South Carolina.…

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The AI knew nothing of paving stones

Artificial intelligence is primarily developed for people sitting in front of a screen. A team from OTH Regensburg is bringing it to those who kneel…

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TC Schwandorf: How the innovation hub is taking shape

There are as yet no laboratories, lecture theatres or offices on the site of the future Schwandorf Technology Campus (TC Schwandorf). Nevertheless,…

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Navel the robot visits the weekly market

To provide insights into the diversity of research, to make science visible and accessible beyond the walls of OTH Regensburg, and to engage with the…

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Science working to strengthen democracy

What is scientifically proven, and what is often misrepresented? To mark Constitution Day on 23 May 2026, four academics from OTH Regensburg focused…

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Gruppe von Studierenden bei einer Veranstaltung der International Campus Friends

These are the Campus Friends!

They exchange ideas, do things together and support one another – that is the idea behind the ‘Campus Friends’ group, which is based at OTH…

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India is drawing nearer

There are currently 327 students from India studying at OTH Regensburg – four years ago, there were just 68. This increase is no coincidence: India is…

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From Hong Kong to Førde: Three ways to go abroad

Whether it was Hong Kong, the megacity of Shanghai or Førde in the far north of Norway: Karl Märcz, Leon Dresel and Yannic Schena – all three students…

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Hydrogen research that makes a difference

Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in the universe and plays a central role in the energy transition. On Earth, it occurs predominantly in…

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When care rethinks the system

When Prof. Dr Annette Meussling-Sentpali talks about the healthcare system, she rarely starts by talking about doctors or hospitals. She talks about…

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OTH Regensburg is testing a new asphalt additive on the A99

At first glance, the test section on the A99 near Munich hardly differs from other motorway sections. The difference lies beneath the surface: an…

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For the first time, language AI is advising prospective students

Available round the clock, straightforward and anonymous: the very first voice-based AI study adviser at a German university answers questions about…

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Treppe im Gebäude S

Carefully restored, sustainably used

Steeped in history and a listed building: this is the Prüfening site, which was once the headquarters of OTH Regensburg. It therefore makes perfect…

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Talking about the weather – at Sustainability Week 2026

The air was stifling on 24 June 2026. The thermometer read around 32 degrees, and despite the heat, the function room at the ‘Degginger’ was packed to…

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The art of keeping a small town together

Mr Spielbauer, you have been Chancellor of OTH Regensburg for around seven months. What does a typical day actually look like for you?

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When valuable expertise retires: How digital twins can help

When experienced staff members retire, companies often lose more than just personnel. Valuable knowledge and experience frequently disappear with…

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When things aren’t going so well …

Did your term not go so well? Did you fail one or more exams, or have to postpone them until a later date? – Are you now wondering how things will pan…

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More student accommodation in a former barracks

Anyone new to Regensburg who is looking for relatively affordable accommodation whilst studying will find what they’re looking for at the…

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Wettkampfszene beim Handballspiel in der Halle: Milena Stürenburg in der Mitte, in begriff den Ball zu werden, wird umrahmt von zwei gegnerischen Spielerinnen. Im Hintergrund Zuschauer auf der Tribüne.

Between the lecture theatre and the handball hall

Milena Stürenburg is a professional handball player, a member of the national team and a student. The 20-year-old is studying Business Management at…

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Professional footballer Manuel Neuer supports a young team of start-up founders

Launching a start-up with high-profile support to improve children’s online safety: With their app Kidgonet, brothers Moritz and Jannis Hutzler are…

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Will we even still need a debate on sexism in 2026?

Women study, conduct research and take on leadership roles. They work as engineers, computer scientists or professors. The fact that all these paths…

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As campus life returned to normal: International students find their place at OTH Regensburg

When Mykhaylo Bogomaz arrived in Regensburg, so much was new to him: the city, the language, the campus. But what struck him most of all was something…

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GSS Audio wins the ‘TechBase Tiger’ award with plenty of bass and powerful sound

The lecture theatre is full. On a screen, lightsabres whizz through the air and spaceships dart through space, but suddenly the bass cuts out. The…

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