notes from the book’s editor, Prof. Andris Levens, which help to explain the contents of the book to a broader Latvian audience. In contrast to other historiographical books on the Baltic Sea Region, this [...] Ages or even later. At the same time, the Baltic has been home to intensive exchange on all levels of communal and cultural life, leading to the creation of supranational cultures such as the Vikings, the [...] Sea Region and not on military conflicts and political history. In an interview with Latvian Radio to mark the occasion of the publication of the book, Prof. North explains that as a historian who is

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research institution.” To gain the seal, the University underwent an intensive internal analysis. All of the relevant groups - from junior researchers, to administrative staff and up to the University governance [...] Family Service and measures to establish gender equality and to optimise working conditions in research. On the other hand, aspects were named which need further attention in order to attain the goal of best [...] Resources Strategy of the University of Greifswald Information about the Charter and Code HRS4R Contact at the University of Greifswald Dr. Stefan Seiberling Research Support Centre Wollweberstraße 1 17489

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“I’m delighted to have been re-elected for a second term of office and am looking forward to working together with all members of the University to continue to make the University of Greifswald well-known [...] Schafmeister, assured the re-elected Rector all the necessary support from the Senate in order to continue to lead the University successfully through the world of academia and academic politics. Professor [...] Rectors’ Conference and Spokeswoman of the Association of North German Universities since 2014. Contact at the University of Greifswald University of Greifswald Press and Media Relations Office Domstraße

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skills that have been learned are put to the test, and a diverse offer of cultural events and excursions, for example to Hiddensee, Usedom or Szczecin. From August to October the participants therefore not [...] possible for participants to select individual modules or to participate in all four modules. The fourth module, in particular, is aimed at providing the necessary language skills to international exchange [...] studies in Greifswald. Pupils at German schools in Brazil, Chile and Vietnam have again been invited to take part in the second and third modules. They have received a DAAD scholarship for their stay in

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bacteria to cause disease and lead to bacterial resilience. We require knowledge about these bacteria in order to develop new anti-infectives to combat infectious diseases. For example, it is possible to develop [...] be treated reliably. Multi-drug resistant microbes are already and will continue to be one of the greatest challenges to the global health system. Multi-drug resistant bacterial representatives are found [...] Different Strategy to Fight Antimicrobial-Resistant Gram-Negatives’ (DISPATch MRGN) identifies and investigates the success features of these bacteria. ‘Our junior research group aims to explore tricks and

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herself the goal of learning 30 languages, to be able to discover and understand the “world”. “The DAAD Award means a lot to me, it is a brilliant feeling to know that my achievements have been acknowledged [...] for more than 10 years. It aims to underline the enrichment that foreign students can bring to the university community and helps give them a face. Media Photo Contact at the University of Greifswald Katharina [...] consistency and persistency. In addition to her native languages Taiwanese and Mandarin, Yang-Leng Liu also speaks English, Swedish, Norwegian and Icelandic, to name just some. When she was a young pupil

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shall be placed on contents related to the history, culture, literature and languages of the Baltic Sea Region, allowing in particular for comparative aspects. Due to the diverse range of course contents [...] will be able to focus on certain areas and define their own areas of specialisation. Those interested in the degree course can enrol either for the winter or summer semester. In addition to gaining detailed [...] administration. Furthermore, by successfully completing the master’s degree course, graduates are able to pursue doctorates in the language area that they have specialised in or in historical studies, constituting

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her to develop her idea into a carefully planned concept and to present it in an attractive and professional manner. In addition to vouchers for products sold by sustainable companies that amount to € 600 [...] Goethe Institute in Finland. ‘I am hoping to find supporters who are willing to help realise the initiative in Greifswald, whether with new ideas, by helping to develop the concept, taking part in surveys [...] g, or donating clothes and furniture. After all, the plan is to establish a community-based venture that allows anyone who is interested to contribute in their own individual manner,’ explains the prizewinner

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we will be able to provide on-site teaching in the winter semester, because we would all like to see the return of our students to the lecture halls and seminar rooms. We would like to see the resurrection [...] semester 2021/22 is to be organised as a semester of on-site teaching,’ said Martin. In order to guarantee protection against infection, provision of on-site teaching is subject to the ‘vaccinated - recovered [...] requirement, universities will be able to deviate from the minimum distance of 1.5 m, e.g. by adopting so-called chequerboard seating. Face coverings will continue to be obligatory in all of the universities’

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country’s northeast distinguishes itself due to its unusually well exposed rocks and gives an insight into parts of the earth’s crust that are usually hidden to the human eye. The Semail Ophiolite today forms [...] vegetation, as well as a general introduction to the geology of Oman. This should provide users with an understanding of the geological phenomena that led to the creation of the rock formations in Oman and [...] current network of over 50 institutions and more than 250 000 members. To the book Chair of Regional Geology and Structural Geology Contact at the University of Greifswald Prof. Dr. Martin Meschede Institute

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outstanding contribution to digital teaching at the University. The prize money amounting to 2,000 euros will be shared between the two prizewinners. To the media photos Contact at the University of Greifswald [...] in summer semester 2020, the Rectorate awarded a special prize for dedication to digital teaching. This prize was awarded to Dr. Margitta Kuty ( Department of British and North American Studies ) and Dr [...] persons for a teaching prize. 55 members of teaching staff received three or more votes and were added to the shortlist. A jury consisting of students from all five faculties then selected the prizewinners

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the category citations. Here, the University attained rank 21 when compared to other national universities. When compared to the world’s other institutions, the University of Greifswald improved its ranking [...] ‘In line with last year’s results, we have managed to further improve the University of Greifswald’s research, teaching and transfer services and to stabilise our position on the global playing field,’ [...] ranking for orientation. Further Information Times Higher Education (THE) Research Support Centre Contact at the University of Greifswald Dr. Stefan Seiberling Research Support Centre Wollweberstraße 1,

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