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09.04. until 24.04.2025 Book sale at the start of term
We're currently selling books removed from circulation for € 1 each in the branch libraries GW/GSW and LK.
Why are we selling these books?
We regularly review and update our collection - for example, when older editions are replaced by newer ones or when many titles become available digitally as e-books.
Browse our book sale and take the opportunity to purchase textbooks at a low price.

Get your studies off to a good start! Guided library tours
Get to know the branch libraries GW/GW and LK and learn all the essentials in 45 minutes!
When?
08. / 09. / 10.04.2025
15. / 16. / 17.04.2025,
at 1pm
Where?
Entrance areas of the branch libraries
Registration is not required.

DataCampus UDE Zahlen - Daten - Fritten
Next event:
Hidden Biases – Wie Daten bei KI zu Vorurteilen und Diskriminierung führen können
Lukas Erle
When?
16.04.2025, 4pm
Where?
Online, via Zoom

New dates Study room tour of the library
Are you looking for a quiet study place in the library? Would you like to study in a group?
Take part in a study room tour through the library and find out more about the different study places, their equipment and which spaces and rooms can be booked.
When?
From 24.04.2025;
registration is not required
Where?
LK and MC Libraries in Duisburg;
GW/GSW Library in Essen

For PhD students Publication Days 2025
Compact and practical: In this series of online events, you will receive information and tips on the secure and professional publication of research results.
In lectures and short workshops, experts from the University Library will provide information on topics such as open science, publication channels, copyright or research data management and answer your questions.
When?
Various topics and dates in the summer term, starting in mid-April

Use writing time! UB|SchreibSprints
Together with the IwiS we offer regular writing sprints followed by writing consultation. Everyone working on a writing project is welcome.
WritingTime?
Tuesdays, 2pm - 3pm in Duisburg
Thursdays, 2pm - 3pm in Essen
WritingAdvice?
always following, 3pm - 4pm
WritingLocations?
Duisburg: LK Library (LK 105)
Essen: GW/GSW Library (group study room BC)
or online via Zoom
Our services for research, teaching and publishing

Open Educational Resources
Educational materials, interdisciplinary dialogue, further developments