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Recent News

Here you will find all the news from the Northwest Alliance.

New Study: Motherhood Reduces Complex Tasks at Work

New Study: Motherhood Reduces Complex Tasks at Work

With the birth of a child, many women lose some of the demanding and complex tasks at work that are considered career-enhancing. This is shown by a new study from the universities of Bremen and Oldenburg. It thus highlights a previously little-noticed aspect of gender inequality.

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Stronger Together: Why Bremen Is Embracing the Northwest Alliance

The Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg are forging a shared path in the race for excellence through the Northwest Alliance. In this interview, President Jutta Günther explains why the collaboration is an important step for both institutions, how the consortium adds value through its joint structures, and why social responsibility is a cornerstone of their shared vision.

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Collaborative Research in Bremen and Oldenburg

The Northwest Alliance Research Fund is an initiative of the Northwest Alliance, a strategic partnership between the universities of Oldenburg and Bremen. The fund’s objective is to enhance academic collaboration between the two universities, and the new funding initiatives are proving to be successful.