SUB Göttingen: Collections in Focus

A Glimpse into the Collections

The collection tours give you an exclusive insight into the historical holdings of the SUB Göttingen: Our experts will introduce you to an exciting example from Göttingen's rich collection cosmos. Learn more about the origins, scope and special features of our collections and explore selected original items from the University Library's stacks together with us.

The events events will be held in German. A good command of German is recommended.
The events are free of charge.
As places are limited, please register in advance. If you are unable to attend, please cancel in good time so that other interested parties have a chance of getting a place.
The meeting point is the foyer of the Historical Building of the SUB Göttingen (Papendiek 14, 37073 Göttingen)

Collections in Focus in Winter Semester 2026/27

Every Thursday at 18:00

Unless otherwise stated, the events will be held in German. A good command of German is recommended.

Carl Friedrich Gauss als Zahlenjunkie
19. November 2026 | PD Dr. Katharina Habermann, Fachreferentin Mathematik

Gauß-Nachlass und -Bibliothek
10. Dezember 2026 | Dr. Mona Kirsch, stellv. Abteilungsleitung Spezialsammlungen und Steffen Hölscher, Fachreferent Geschichte

Als Gauß studierte – Leben und Lernen in Göttingen
21. Januar 2027 | Dr. Holger Berwinkel, Leiter Universitätsarchiv

The Lost Planet: Gauß and the Rediscovery of Ceres (English)
4. Februar 2027 | Dr. Alexander J. Zawacki, Institut für Digital Humanities

Von der Erdvermessung zur Geometrie
11. Februar 2027 | PD Dr. Katharina Habermann, Fachreferentin Mathematik

Physicalische Beobachtungen und verschiedene Gegenstände der Mathematischen Physik
18. Februar 2027 | Julika Mimkes, Fachreferentin Physik

Current Dates | Collections in Focus

Thu, 19.11.2026, 18:00