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Goethe University Frankfurt
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A Campus with a Strong Connection to Society
The Jesuit Order, as the carrier of the Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology (PTH), the Diocese of Limburg, and Goethe University Frankfurt aim to collaborate more closely in the future.
Uwe Dettmar
Innovectis: Celebrates the Goethe Innovation Award 2025
As part of the anniversary celebration, Goethe University Frankfurt’s technology transfer company reflected on its successful history and honored outstanding application-oriented research projects with the Goethe Innovation Award.
Stefan F. Sämmer / JGU
Excellence Strategy: Joint Rhine-Main Universities Proposal
As part of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments, the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) have submitted a joint proposal today as an Excellence Consortium under the “Universities of Excellence” funding line.
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Enrico Schleiff
|President of Goethe University Frankfurt
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Jürgen Lecher
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Upcoming Events
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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