{"id":1608,"date":"2025-05-22T13:51:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T11:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwest-alliance.de\/excellence-strategy-university-celebrates-sensational-success\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T11:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:09:58","slug":"excellence-strategy-university-celebrates-sensational-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwest-alliance.de\/en\/excellence-strategy-university-celebrates-sensational-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Excellence Strategy: University celebrates sensational success"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"pminhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A resounding victory for the University of Oldenburg: all three top-level research projects that submitted proposals to be Clusters of Excellence in the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments have been approved and will receive funding for seven years.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pminhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">This is already the third time the hearing researchers of the Hearing4all Cluster have succeeded with their application. The total requested funding amount was 53.5 million euros. The Oldenburg team had once again joined forces with hearing researchers from Hannover to compile their application. The NaviSense initiative led by the Oldenburg experts in animal navigation research will receive funding as a Cluster of Excellence for the first time, after applying for a total of 54.7 million euros. And in the field of marine research, the University of Oldenburg can also celebrate after jointly applying with the University of Bremen and receiving approval for a total of 54.2 million euros in funding for the Ocean Floor Cluster of Excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pminhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;As a young university, we are especially proud to see that all the Clusters of Excellence we applied for were able to convince the international. This proves once again that top-level research is conducted at the University of Oldenburg,&#8221; said University President Prof. Dr. Ralph Bruder. &#8220;Our scientists are achieving outstanding research results and will now continue their work in research fields with high social relevance under excellent conditions.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pminhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Today&#8217;s successful performance in the Cluster of Excellence funding line also paves the way for the University of Oldenburg to receive funding as a University of Excellence from 2027 onwards. The Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen have decided to apply jointly as partners for this funding line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pminhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Our two universities have a tradition of close collaboration and have set themselves the goal of further boosting their impact and appeal at the national and international level. We are now underscoring this mission by submitting a joint application for the University of Excellence funding line, and thus forging ahead with our ambitious plans in a targeted manner,&#8221; University President Bruder explained. As recently as the beginning of this year, the Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen founded the Northwest Alliance, a joint research and transfer centre in Germany&#8217;s northwest region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The Clusters of Excellence<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Hearing Research: Hearing4all<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">The Cluster aims to improve the prediction, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss. Hearing4all (H4a) has already achieved significant results over the course of two previous funding periods since 2012. Now, under the new guiding theme <\/span><i><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Hearing4all.connects<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">, the research alliance encompassing the University of Oldenburg, Hannover Medical School, and Leibniz University Hannover will expand to include additional disciplines, enabling an even more comprehensive investigation of hearing loss. In the coming years, researchers will pursue new genetic approaches to predicting, diagnosing, and treating hearing loss. They will also explore how artificial intelligence can enable hearing aids and cochlear implants to distinguish more effectively between important and irrelevant sound sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Another key area of research involves the development of shared data standards. These standards will enable the training of AI-based systems that can predict an individual\u2019s probability of hearing loss. Researchers also aim to transform hearing aids into comprehensive hearing health systems, using sensor data collected at the ear to provide long-term health data and early indicators for declining health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Hearing4all also seeks to better understand the real-life challenges people with hearing loss face. Researchers will investigate the role of multilingualism in hearing, conduct studies outside the lab in real-world environments, and explore the importance of hearing in social interactions. Close collaboration with non-university partners remains a central component of the cluster\u2019s work, supporting the rapid transfer of research findings into practical applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Cluster spokesperson Prof. Dr. Christiane Thiel: \u201cOver the past 13 years, the three participating universities and external partners have built a unique ecosystem for hearing research. This now enables us to apply new technologies \u2013 in areas such as genetics or AI \u2013 to achieve hearing restoration that comes as close as possible to natural hearing and empowers those affected to fully participate in diverse communication settings. Together with our outstanding team, I\u2019m excited to initiate a new era of hearing health research, one that addresses hearing holistically: from ear, to brain, to society.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Research Team:<strong> <\/strong>Around 350 researchers from diverse disciplines, including medical physics, neuroscience, psychology,&nbsp;ear, nose and throat medicine (ENT), engineering, and linguistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Participating Schools at the University of Oldenburg:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">School III \u2013 Linguistics and Cultural Studies<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">School VI \u2013 Medicine and Health Sciences<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Applicant Universities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">University of Oldenburg (coordinating institution), <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">Hannover Medical School (MHH), Leibniz University Hannover<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Other Partner Institutions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">H\u00f6rzentrum Oldenburg gGmbH, <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology, IDMT, Oldenburg Branch for Hearing, Speech and Audio Technology HAS, Jade University of Applied Sciences Wilhelmshaven \/ Oldenburg \/ Elsfleth, <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Animal navigation: NaviSense<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">The mission of the NaviSense team is to gain a thorough understanding of how animals navigate over long distances. Its findings will be incorporated into nature conservation strategies and technological innovations such as quantum technologies and autonomous navigation systems. The team&#8217;s research is divided into four research foci: in the first, the underlying mechanisms of magnetoreception and other senses that animals use to navigate are investigated. The magnetic and celestial compass as well as the processing of sensory information in the brain are also studied in detail. As the magnetic sense of birds seems to be based on a quantum effect, the second research focus is on quantum physical phenomena \u2013 in particular phenomena which occur at ambient temperature, like magnetoreception. Most of today&#8217;s quantum technologies can only be implemented at extremely low temperatures. Therefore, it would be a major step forward if we can understand how quantum physical processes can be controlled at higher temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">In the third research focus, the team aims to use the findings from navigation biology research in nature conservation. Migratory animal species are particularly affected by climate change and habitat loss, however, efforts to rewild endangered species in new and suitable locations often fail. The goal is to develop better, science-based conservation strategies. In the fourth research focus, the NaviSense scientists will develop and test models and algorithms for virtual and real-world robotic systems that are inspired by animal navigation, for instance sensors or autonomous navigation systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Cluster spokesperson Prof. Dr. Henrik Mouritsen:<strong> <\/strong>&#8220;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">I am very happy that our research has been evaluated to be world class. The new Cluster of Excellence <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">NaviSense<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"> will enable us to perform cutting edge research with major impact on science, society and conservation. Animal migrations move millions of tonnes of biomass across the globe, making navigating animals essential for global ecosystems. Thus, understanding how they use their senses to navigate over long distances is therefore of vital importance. The positive cluster evaluation also confirms that the decade-long strategic planning and hiring of world class scientists from a wide range of fields has paid off. What I am personally most proud of is the very special Oldenburg interdisciplinary and collaborative spirit we have developed and which was an essential part of this success. Now we can take the next big steps together as a team.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Around 80 people from a variety of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science and the social sciences work in the Cluster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Participating schools at the University of Oldenburg:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">School V &#8211; School of Mathematics and Science&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">School II &#8211; School of Computing Science, Business Administration, Economics, and Law&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">School V &#8211; School of Medicine and Health Science<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Applicant university:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">University of Oldenburg&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Other participating institutions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">University of Bayreuth<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Institute of Avian Research (IAR) in Wilhelmshaven<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Marine research: Ocean Floor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">Oldenburg researchers have been involved as a partner in the University of Bremen&#8217;s Ocean Floor Cluster of Excellence (&#8220;The Ocean Floor \u2013 Earth&#8217;s Uncharted Interface&#8221;) since 2019. The Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen jointly submitted the current application for renewal of funding. In the Cluster, they will pool their expertise with the aim of further advancing our understanding of the role of the ocean floor in biogeochemical cycles and biodiversity under changing climatic conditions. With its research, the Cluster will contribute to a scientific basis for the protection and sustainable use of the oceans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">The ocean floor acts as a dynamic interface and fulfils wide-ranging functions for the entire Earth system. The researchers in the Cluster investigate the processes that control global matter fluxes towards, above and in the ocean floor. This involves deciphering the processes that regulate the transport of biogenic particles to the ocean floor and their transformation under changing environmental conditions, analysing the transfer of carbon and other elements between the ocean floor and seawater, and understanding how ecosystems on the ocean floor react to environmental changes. In view of the scientific and technological complexities, these objectives can only be achieved in the context of an interdisciplinary research network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">The Ocean Floor Cluster of Excellence has been based at the University of Bremen&#8217;s MARUM \u2013 Center for Marine Environmental Sciences since 2019. While Bremen focuses on the geology and paleoecology of the ocean floor, including a strong focus on technology development for investigating these environments, the University of Oldenburg contributes primarily expertise in the areas of biodiversity research, biogeochemistry, modelling and microbiology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">Spokesperson for the Cluster (University of Oldenburg) Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand: &#8220;Processes on the ocean floor play a key role in the Earth&#8217;s climate and all important biogeochemical cycles. We very much look forward to shedding further light on these exciting processes together with our partners from Bremen and Bremerhaven over the next seven years in the prolonged Cluster of Excellence. The University of Oldenburg&#8217;s expertise in the fields of marine biodiversity, data science and Earth system modelling contributes decisively to completing the Cluster of Excellence&#8217;s interdisciplinary profile.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">In total, around 160 scientists at various stages of their careers and from a variety of disciplines such as marine and geosciences, palaeoclimatology, palaeoceanography, micropalaeontology, marine (bio)geochemistry, geobiology, palaeoecology, petrology, hydrology, data science and statistics will conduct research in the Cluster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Applicant universities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">University of Bremen (Managing University)<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">University of Oldenburg&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Participating institutions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PMInhalt\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" dir=\"ltr\">Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Constructor University in Bremen, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg Institute for Advanced Study (HWK) in Delmenhorst, Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) at the University of Oldenburg, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology (MPI-MM) in Bremen, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle wrap stack_on_mobiles align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:40px\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/northwest-alliance.de\/en\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Back to the homepage<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_navigation layout_simple inv_false\"><a class=\"post_navigation-item order_first to_prev\" href=\"https:\/\/northwest-alliance.de\/en\/four-cluster-successes-secure-ticket-to-the-university-of-excellence-race\/\" title=\"Four Cluster Successes Secure Ticket to the \u201cUniversity of Excellence\u201d Race\"><div class=\"post_navigation-item-arrow\"><\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-meta\">Previous article<\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-title\"><span>Four Cluster Successes Secure Ticket to the \u201cUniversity of Excellence\u201d Race<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"post_navigation-item order_second to_next\" href=\"https:\/\/northwest-alliance.de\/en\/university-of-excellence-universities-of-oldenburg-and-bremen-join-forces\/\" title=\"University of Excellence: Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen Join Forces\"><div class=\"post_navigation-item-arrow\"><\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-meta\">Next article<\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-title\"><span>University of Excellence: Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen Join Forces<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All three top research projects that applied in the Excellence Competition have been approved. 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