Imagine students dueling over mathematical parables. That’s just one intriguing slice of history connected to Rostock University and, by extension, the Campus Ulmenstraße we stand before today.
Campus Ulmenstraße is part of the University of Rostock. The University of Rostock was founded in 1419. This makes it a place steeped in academic tradition. The Department of Systems Biology and Bioinformatics is located here. It’s part of the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. You will find it at Ulmenstrasse 69.
Tycho Brahe spent time at the University of Rostock. He was a Danish astronomer and mathematician. Brahe is known for his extensive planet studies. This was before telescopes were used. In 1566, he had an argument with a fellow student. The argument was over mathematical formulae. It ended in a sword duel. Brahe lost part of his nose in the duel.
Albert Einstein and Max Planck received honorary doctorates from the University of Rostock in 1919. It was the only honorary degree Einstein received in Germany. Moritz Schlick initiated this. He was a physicist and philosopher. He was a professor of philosophy in Rostock from 1911 to 1921. Schlick was a leading figure of the “Vienna Circle”. This group investigated scientific language and methodology.
Albrecht Kossel was born in Rostock. He received his doctoral degree in medicine from the University of Rostock. In 1910, he received the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology. Kossel’s work was in physiological chemistry. He focused on the chemistry of tissues and cells.
The old Hanseatic city of Rostock is on the Baltic Sea coast. It’s in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. The state has a low population density. This means there is space for wildlife and reserves around the city. You’ll find lakes, moors and forests with rare plants and animals. The coast has sand dunes and cliffs. Many tourists visit in the summer. Rostock has a rich cultural heritage. Parts of town walls and gates from the 14th to 16th centuries still stand. Rostock was part of the German Democratic Republic. More recent history has left its marks.
The Campus Ulmenstraße stands as a place of learning. It connects us to centuries of academic pursuit. From duels over math to Nobel Prize winners, its history is rich. As you continue your journey, remember the echoes of scholars. They shaped not only Rostock but also the world.