Public Relations Department

Media

Do you have a press inquiry or would you like to report on the University of Tübingen? Are you looking for an expert on a specific topic? Do you need visual material on the University of Tübingen? We can put you in touch with scientists for a discussion or interview, provide you with information and picture material. We would also be happy to add you to our distribution list for press releases. And we are your contact if you need permission to film.

Media Contact

An overview of the contact persons.

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Photo pool for journalists

Selection for reporting.

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Distribution lists

Our press releases provide information on current research and key developments at the University. Representatives of the media are welcome to join our distribution list; contact pressespam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de.

There is a choice of the following distribution lists:

  • Regional distribution list: All University press releases including events and regional topics.
  • Supra-regional distribution list: Press releases on selected topics on matters of supra-regional significance, such as relevant research findings.

There is also the possibility for journalists to get confidential access to embargoed press releases. Please note that we must ensure that this information is not published before the embargo ends.

If you wish to be included on the distribution list of embargoed press releases, you must fill in and sign the following form "Verbindliche Zusage zur Einhaltung von Sperrfristen auf Inhalte von Pressemitteilungen der Universität" and send it to: University of Tübingen, Public Relations Department, Doblerstr. 21, 72074 Tübingen, Germany.

Finding an expert

Are you looking for an expert in a particular field? The Public Relations Department is happy to help media representatives to find the right contact person. Contact pressespam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de 

As a comprehensive research university with more than 280 study programs, Tübingen covers nearly every area of academic study (with the exception of engineering).

An overview of our core research and profile areas here:

Permission to film

Are you planning to make video recordings on our campuses? You can apply for a permit to: pressespam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de.

Please supply the following information:

  • What is the subject?
  • For which medium would you be filming?
  • Where and when do you want to film?
  • How long will it take?

We can help you find an appropriate setting.
Please note that teaching and students’ studies may not be disrupted.


News

Press Releases

24.03.2026

Europe’s Late Neanderthals descended from a single population

New study from the Senckenberg Nature Research Society and the University of Tübingen illustrates…

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12.03.2026

Record-breaking trove of information: Upper Egypt site has now yielded over 43,000 inscribed pot sherds

Ostraca give insights into a thousand years of daily life in old Egypt

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11.03.2026

Tübingen once more selected as a University of Excellence

Seven-year funding period begins in 2027 - President: Future focus on excellence in teaching

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05.03.2026

Newfound terrestrial crocodile fossil redraws the map of Europe in the age of the dinosaurs

University of Tübingen team debunks evolutionary theory that ancient species crossed land bridge…

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attempto online

19.03.2026

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship and Rising Star Award go to Sabine Volk

Prize and research funding for academic at the Institute for Research on Far-Right Extremism

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17.03.2026

“RIG Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award” at the German Robotics Conference goes to Tübingen alumnus

Pierre Schumacher’s research bridges machine learning, biomechanics, and robotics

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10.03.2026

The Guild joins the International Coalition for science, research and innovation in Ukraine

Commitment to strengthen the contribution of universities rebuild Ukraine

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09.03.2026

Barbara Huber recognized for pioneering research in chemistry for cultural heritage

Early-Stage Scientist Award by the European Chemical Society goes to Tübingen researcher

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