Heidelberg

American

[hahyd-l-burg, hahyd-l-berk] / ˈhaɪd lˌbɜrg, ˈhaɪd lˌbɛrk /

noun

a city in NW Baden-Württemberg, in SW Germany: university, founded 1386.

Heidelberg British

/ ˈhaɪdəlˌbɜːɡ, ˈhaidəlbɛrk /

noun

a city in SW Germany, in NW Baden-Württemberg on the River Neckar: capital of the Palatinate from the 13th century until 1719; famous castle (begun in the 12th century) and university (1386), the oldest in Germany. Pop: 142 959 (2003 est)

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The operator of Craig yr Hesg, Heidelberg Materials UK, said it is confident in its safe operation and will continue to follow all regulatory requirements.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

His family's statement said von Hagens died on Friday, a day after being admitted to a clinic in Heidelberg, Germany, with a brain haemorrhage.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's top cement makers, gave a similar warning.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

Additional support for these findings comes from related research led by Kei Jokura at the National Institute for Basic Biology in Japan, together with Prof. Gaspar Jekely from Heidelberg University.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2026

A Ph.D. in German literature from the University of Heidelberg.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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