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  • Research and knowledge
  • Health
August 2026

Witten/Herdecke University is researching new approaches to the development and potential treatment of cancer

A new specialist book explains how cell fusion influences the development and growth of cancer.

 
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  • Research and knowledge
  • Management, Economics and Society
August 2026

Saxony-Anhalt Ahead of the Election: It Doesn't Matter Who Wins

Lukas Stötzer, an election researcher at the University of Witten, explains why Saxony-Anhalt could become a test case for a new reality in the German party system.

 
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  • Research
August 2026

Better data for better healthcare

A new law is intended to promote the use of health data – including for research at Witten/Herdecke University.

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Wed 26.08. Stones stacked on top of one another
  • Health
August 2026

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Emotional Well-being After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Lecture on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) by Professor Christina M. Luberto, who teaches at Harvard University

Thu 03.09. Symbolic image of a cyber attack
  • Research and knowledge
September 2026

Online Event on Research Data Management for Qualitative Data 2026

An Introductory Workshop on the Unique Challenges of Managing Qualitative Research Data

Fri 04.09. Symbol image data
  • Research and knowledge
September 2026

Online Event on Research Data Management for Qualitative Data

An Introductory Workshop on the Unique Challenges of Managing Qualitative Research Data