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Zeitgeschichte Hamburg
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenThink TankScience & ResearchSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationHamburg
About Zeitgeschichte Hamburg
"Zeitgeschichte Hamburg" is the Research Centre for Contemporary History in Hamburg (FZH), a dedicated institution focused on historical inquiry, documentation, and public knowledge dissemination. Its operations encompass research, a comprehensive library, an archive, and the specialized "Werkstatt der Erinnerung" (Workshop of Memory). The FZH adheres to rigorous academic standards, following the guidelines of the German Research Foundation (DFG) for good scientific practice. It primarily contributes to SDGs 4 and 10.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Historical research for comprehensive educational resources
The Research Centre for Contemporary History in Hamburg conducts in-depth historical research and publishes findings that serve as foundations for critical and comprehensive educational work.
Witness archives for lifelong learning
Through its 'Workshop of Memory,' the organization preserves personal testimonies of contemporary history, providing valuable resources for education and lifelong learning for a broad audience.
Reduced Inequalities
Documenting experiences of migration and discrimination
The Research Centre systematically collects personal testimonies in its 'Workshop of Memory' that shed light on experiences of migration, exclusion, and discrimination, thereby contributing to reducing inequalities.
Addressing societal inequalities through contemporary history
The Research Centre investigates the impact of National Socialism and other socio-political developments to understand the historical roots of inequalities and contribute to their resolution.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Historical perspectives for Hamburg's sustainable urban development
Through its research on Hamburg's socio-political development, the Research Centre provides crucial historical contexts relevant for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban planning.
Promoting openness and diversity in urban communities
Projects like 'Open City Hamburg?' within the 'Workshop of Memory' contribute to researching and communicating the history and importance of openness and diversity in urban communities.
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Q1What is the core mission of Zeitgeschichte Hamburg?+
The Research Centre for Contemporary History in Hamburg (FZH) is a dedicated research center for contemporary history. Its core mission involves historical inquiry, documentation, and the public dissemination of knowledge, adhering to DFG guidelines for good scientific practice.
Q2What are Zeitgeschichte Hamburg's main research areas?+
The research agenda encompasses the history of National Socialism and its lasting impact, the socio-political development of Hamburg in the 20th and 21st centuries, broader contemporary historical studies, and the theoretical and practical application of Oral History.
Q3What is the "Werkstatt der Erinnerung" at Zeitgeschichte Hamburg?+
The "Werkstatt der Erinnerung" (Workshop of Memory) is a vital interview archive for oral history. It systematically collects and preserves personal testimonies on diverse themes such as "Open City Hamburg?", interviews with "Jeckes" (German-Jewish emigrants), and aspects of migration and mobility.
Q4Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Zeitgeschichte Hamburg contribute to?+
Zeitgeschichte Hamburg primarily contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Secondarily, the organization is committed to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
