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Effective immediately, OVGU has implemented a mandatory affiliation policy. It outlines how to correctly indicate your institutional affiliation in academic publications. This applies not only to traditional journal articles, but also to conference papers, preprints, repositories, and social media. The goal is to clearly attribute research to you and our university. We’ll explain why this is important and what exactly an “affiliation” is in the next parts of this series. Important to note upfront: The policy applies to all members and affiliates of OVGU—from students to professors—and must be followed for every publication.

From April 30th to June 18th  2026 the traveling exhibition “The Rosenburg – The Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past” will make a stop at the OVGU’s popular work and study space. On the ground floor, in the reading area, visitors can expect an impressive multimedia exhibition on how the early Federal Republic dealt with its Nazi past, repression, and democratic responsibility. Biographies, historical documents, and eyewitness accounts encourage discussion and reflection. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants to understand why the culture of remembrance and the protection of democratic values are more important today than ever before.

The university library is more vibrant than ever: by the end of February 2026, it had already welcomed over 110.000 visitors. The busiest day so far was 10th of February 2026, with 3.545 users. So, anyone who thinks this is just a place for paper has clearly not been here for a long time. Ideas are born in state-of-the-art rooms, projects grow on swings, and thoughts mature through exchange. The former storage space has long since become a place for thinking, a favourite spot and a meeting place all at once. After a thorough spring clean with numerous small modernisations in March 2026, it is ready to be embraced by even more enthusiasts as the ‘place to be’ just in time for the start of the semester.

A new exhibition has opened at the University Library. “Schwimm Kultur” shows how (international) students can be supported in learning to swim whilst also helping them settle into everyday student life. Through insights into training sessions, personal stories and artistic works, one thing becomes clear: it is not “just” about swimming – the project fosters encounters, community and integration. Beyond the poolside, events on a wide range of topics are offered to the ever-growing community. The exhibition invites visitors to take a look behind the scenes, shift their perspectives and rediscover the power of connection and solidarity.

True to the motto ‘what is created here should be seen’, the University Library now offers you space to put your visions in the spotlight. A curated exhibition area is looking for people who want to make their research, projects or perspectives visible. Student initiatives are also welcome, as are contributions on current topics, interesting hobbies and talents. The aim is to provide insights, facilitate encounters and empower people with the topics close to their hearts. Whether creative, personal or scientific - the exhibition thrives on diversity. If you are interested, please contact Carina Kröber (carina.kroeber@ovgu.de) for further information.