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Here you will find the latest news about Marburg University's 500-year anniversary.
16.09.2026
Your piece of university anniversary to take away
Join us in celebrating the 500th anniversary of Philipps University of Marburg! Discover unique products, from your favourite mug to a sustainable lanyard. Each item brings a little bit of university life into your everyday routine.
07.09.2026
Celebrating the anniversary year together: Philipps University marks its 500th anniversary
A cycle relay is making its way from Homberg to Marburg – linking the history of the Reformation with the university’s anniversary. On 14 October, the city is set to host a parade, music and communal celebrations. At the same time, the exhibition ‘What Remains of History’ opens at the Landgrafenschloss.
03.09.2026
Exhibition: 500 Years of the University as Reflected in its Artefacts
What do sceptres, seals and ancient documents reveal about 500 years of the university? The exhibition at the Landgrave’s Palace shows how specific objects tell the story – from the university’s foundation, through women’s education, to the Nobel Prize. A glimpse behind the scenes of academic tradition.