Hohenheim

“From a farmer’s son in the farthest reaches of East Prussia to the head of a university in Baden-Württemberg, soon to become a globally successful industrial state, and a senator in Berlin, you reflected and helped shape the transformation from an agrarian to an industrial and then a knowledge-based society.”— Social and economic historian Jürgen Kocka praised George Turner in a commemorative publication for Turner’s 90th birthday.

I never had the opportunity to learn to swim.

— Georgina, a 26-year-old PhD student at the University of Hohenheim from Ghana, says she never had the opportunity to learn to swim.

The measures are primarily aimed at more efficient use of water and the promotion of biodiversity.

— Helmut Dalitz, scientific director of the Hohenheimer Gardens, explains the reasons for the extensive renovations.

When children receive insights into the world of research early on in a way that is tangible, exciting and inspiring, this promotes their curiosity and self-esteem. At the same time, the project underscores the importance of the University of Hohenheim and the VHS as central actors in the educational landscape of the Stuttgart region.

— University President Christoph Schneider, quoted in a press release

Not necessarily: the studies also show that the weight loss effects are often due to a loss of water during Ramadan, and the weight then commonly rises again after the fasting period.

— Barbara Lieder, nutrition expert at the University of Hohenheim

There is often a certain age at which people seem particularly susceptible to right-wing populism.

— Andreas Hässler, educational consultant at the Mobirex counseling center against extreme right-wing and group-related hostility.

Being heard does not always mean being heeded.

— Winfried Kretschmann, the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, speaks about the challenges of citizen participation.

Everyone has a right to a home. It should not be so difficult to find one – and so expensive.

— Raphael Scholz about the challenges faced by international students in finding housing.

It is not the end of the world, it is not a disaster.

— Ute Mackenstedt, Equality Officer at the University of Hohenheim, commenting on the situation with the dormouse.

A person can check up to 1,000 vehicles per hour with a scan vehicle, while on foot it is only about 50 vehicles.

— A spokesperson from the ministry regarding the efficiency of the scan vehicles.