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The virus protection solution G-Data Endpoint Protection Business used to date will be replaced by Microsoft Defender.

The existing contract with G-Data expires on 23 March 2026.

Why is the change taking place?

Microsoft Defender is already integrated in Windows 10/11 and activates automatically as soon as no additional antivirus software is installed. It offers comprehensive protection ) and integrates seamlessly into the Microsoft environment - third-party products are therefore no longer required.

Which devices are affected?

All devices on which the G-Data virus scanner provided by Ulm University is installed are affected and must be adapted.

What does this mean for you?

• Devices managed centrally by kiz
  The changeover from G-Data to Microsoft Defender has already been carried out by kiz.
   
• Self-administered service devices
  Devices that are not managed by the kiz must be adapted manually.
  • Uninstall G-Data by or with the .
  • Uninstalling G-Data automatically activates the already integrated Microsoft Defender. This provides sufficient basic protection for your systems. For improved protection, kiz (Communication and Information Centre) provides end users with a configuration script in the with default settings recommended by us. Regardless of whether you use these additional settings or not, you should familiarise yourself with the Microsoft Defender options and check the settings regularly.
  • Additional options for IT contact persons: If you are responsible for a larger range of Windows devices and would like regular reports for these devices, we offer to include these areas in our Defender portal. You can find more information on this in the software portal.

When will the changeover take place?

The systems can be converted immediately, but no later than 23 March 2026, after which time protection via G-Data is no longer guaranteed.

Where can I get help?

If you need support with the conversion, please contact the Helpdesk.

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You are welcome to use the learning areas in the central library (BZ).

The following opening hours currently apply for the BZ:

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The kiz is implementing further savings as part of the savings concept for the University Financing Agreement (HoFV II) agreed with the Board of the Ulm University.

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If there is a well-founded scientific interest in certain stock segments for which ordering would be too time-consuming, users can be accompanied to the stacks.(Sr)

JSTOR e-books:
In addition to the journals, access to the e-books on will be available from 2026.
All titles can also be searched via the .

SIAM e-books:
Most e-books, including new publications, will be available in 2026.
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An overview of other licensed e-book packages can be found via the link or by searching for a title in the .

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Visitor numbers during the changed opening hours will be statistically evaluated and supplemented by online surveys of reading room visitors in the first quarter of 2026. The aim is to gradually adapt the opening hours to current demand.

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Ulm University of Applied Sciences Prittwitzstrasse/ Belwü
Michelsberg Clinic / UKU (ZIK)
Ulm Student Services / Belwü / WHM UPPERWEST / EBS
SALVE/TITAN Microscope Building, Oberberghof 3 und 7
West Campus and Central Library
Lise Meitner Strasse 16
VBA Ulm 

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Nevertheless, we offer you the opportunity to study and work in the Library Centre. We are open - as every Saturday until Christmas - from 10am to 6pm!

However, please note the following restrictions until approx. 3.30 pm:

• Only borrowing and returning of media is possible, no new registration and no payment of fees.
• There is no internet connection (also not via Welcome and Eduroam). Please use mobile data (with VPN) via your own device.
• The library centre not be available by telephone during the maintenance.
• All self-service terminals at the University will not be working up to and including Sunday, 16 November.

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The following schedule is currently planned:

November 10, 2025:
Oberberghof 7, Villa Eberhardt, Villa Bantleon, Lise-Meitner-Straße 16, O27, M25, M26, M28

November 12, 2025:
Helmholtzstrasse 8/1 to 22

November 13, 2025:
Albert-Einstein-Allee 37 - 47, Oberberghof 3 (TFZ) and Salve/Titan

November 18, 2025:
All remaining locations at Uni-Ost

Restrictions are to be expected on the days of the change.

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In case of emergency, please use your cell phone.
 

Our target audience: 
Members of the University who are actively publishing or planning a publication as well as all interested parties

Our topics:

• "Open Access Transformation" - Where are we at in 2025? (In German)
• Author identification with ORCID (In German)
• Creating open access content with artificial intelligence - What do I need to consider? (In German)
• Will my open access article be used to train artificial intelligence? How do I protect myself?
• Everyone is talking about Diamond Open Access! What is it? 

When and where? 
You can find the full programme here: /index.php?id=34972 We look forward to your participation!

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You can now find all kiz (Communication and Information Centre) courses as well as links to LinkedIn Learning and the Ulm University's continuing education portal on one page.

We have assigned the kiz courses to different categories so that you can find your course for scientific work, especially for PhD students or for postdocs etc. at a glance.

Take a look right now: https: //www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/kursangebot/

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The visitor figures for the changed opening hours will be statistically analysed and will be supplemented by online surveys of our reading room visitors at the beginning of 2026. The aim is to successively adapt the opening hours to the current demand situation.
 

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Researchers at Ulm University can find all the information they need about open access funding and the relevant contacts at kiz at /index.php?id=57202&L=1.

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Mon - Thu 8 am - 8pm

Fri              8 am - 6 pm

Saturdays are only open again from October 18 2025.

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We are pleased to provide you with our TYPO3 learning materials for editors! To participate in the course, please register via .  Videos and presentation slides are also available in the course.
If you have any questions about enrollment or course content, please contact us via our .

We look forward to your participation!

Best regards,
Your team Web & E-Learning Systems

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• Borrowing and returning books is only possible to a limited extent,
• regular orders and interlibrary loan requests are not available,
• no fees can be paid by chip card,
• the local library catalogue is only available to a limited extent.  Media can be searched via our .

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