Events

Teach­ing quantum tech­no­lo­gies in a prac­tic­al way: Work­shops for edu­ca­tion­al staff at the Heinz Nix­dorf Mu­seums­For­um

Bringing science to life: On 17 and 18 February, scientists from Paderborn University, the "Quantum Aktiv F?rderma?nahme" network and representatives of "Quantum Futur Education", both initiatives of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), will offer special insights into the world of quantum technologies at the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF).

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On­line work­shop for teach­ers: The po­ten­tial of in­ter­re­li­gious chil­dren's lit­er­at­ure

As part of the Archdiocese of Paderborn's Digital Week, the Forum for Comparative Theology is offering an online workshop on interreligious and intercultural learning with children. Primary and lower secondary school teachers are invited to explore the potential of interreligious children's literature and utilise it in their teaching practice.

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Sym­posi­um: "Set­ting off in­to new worlds - a col­legi­al jour­ney through Pader­born learn­ing work­shops"

In cooperation between Paderborn University and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences NRW, the symposium "Departure into new worlds - A collegial journey through Paderborn learning workshops" will take place from 24 to 27 February

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Kneipenge­flüster: "Every­one talks about it, but hardly any­one asks: What is iden­tity ac­tu­ally?"

Under the motto "Science meets pub atmosphere", various experts are invited to discuss current, exciting and sometimes controversial topics in a relaxed atmosphere as part of the "Kneipengeflüster" event series.

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Spring Sym­posi­um at the Com­pet­ence Centre for Sus­tain­able En­ergy Tech­no­logy at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

"Resilient. Regional. Regenerative. New energy concepts for industry"

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"Open­LAB 2026": Ex­clus­ive in­sights in­to the fu­ture of 3D print­ing

On Thursday, 26 February, the Direct Manufacturing Research Center - Academic (DMRC) in cooperation with the DMRC e.V. invites you to the "OpenLAB" for the first time from 4 to 8 pm. Anyone interested can take an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of the most important centres for additive manufacturing (3D printing) in Germany at Mersinweg 3 on the Paderborn University campus.

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Com­ple­tion of the NRW-Tech­nikum and look upb at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

On Friday, 27 February, the NRW-Technikum, career and study orientation programme for female (subject area) high school graduates, and look upb, mentoring programme for female students at Paderborn University, invite all interested parties to a joint closing event from 11 am to 12.30 pm.

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10th Pader­born Primary School Day: Help­ing to shape the world of to­mor­row in primary schools

Today's children should also be able to play an active role in shaping the world of tomorrow. The 10th Paderborn Primary School Day on Friday 27 February at Paderborn University will focus on how this can be achieved at primary school level. Registration is still possible until 8 February.

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"ZeKK live" - 45 minutes with Prof Dr Tu?rul Kurt

In the "ZeKK live" event format of the Centre for Comparative Theology and Cultural Studies (ZeKK), professorial ZeKK members interview guests from public life on questions relating to religion and society.

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In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary writ­ing group: KW writes (bet­ter) to­geth­er

Under the motto "KW writes (better) together", the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (GKW) and the Writing Competence Centre organise a monthly interdisciplinary writing group. The meeting on Monday, 9 March, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. in room C5.218 and hybrid via Zoom. Registration is not required.

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Re­gister now: Ger­many-wide net­work meet­ing for postdocs at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

The Germany-wide "UniWiND Postdoc Support Network Meeting" will take place at Paderborn University on 12 and 13 March. Interested parties can register for the free event until 30 January.

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Present­a­tion of res­ults "Sexu­al vi­ol­ence against minors in the Arch­diocese of Pader­born. A his­tor­ic­al in­vest­ig­a­tion (1941-2002)"

The results will be presented on Thursday, 12 March, from 3 to 5 p.m. in room Q0.101 at Paderborn University.

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An­nu­al con­fer­ence of the primary school as­so­ci­ation: "Chil­dren learn the fu­ture - to­geth­er, fun­da­ment­ally, hol­ist­ic­ally"

On Saturday, 21 March, from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the annual conference 2026 of the Grundschulverband e. V. will take place at the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Paderborn. Under the title "Children learn the future - together, fundamentally, holistically", the event offers a wide range of lectures and workshops in which aspects of common, subject-specific, fundamental and digitally orientated all-round education for all children will be discussed…

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A man looks at various 3D printing materials lying on a table.

"Open­LAB 2026": Ex­clus­ive in­sights in­to the fu­ture of 3D print­ing

On Thursday, 26 March, the Direct Manufacturing Research Center - Academic (DMRC) in cooperation with the DMRC e.V. invites you to the "OpenLAB" for the first time from 4 to 8 pm. Anyone interested can take an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of the most important centres for additive manufacturing (3D printing) in Germany at Mersinweg 3 on the Paderborn University campus.

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Spring Uni­ver­sity: Dis­cov­er study and ca­reer paths in the STEM field

Whether it's interesting lectures, practice-oriented workshops or exciting excursions - Paderborn University offers pupils of different grades and school types the opportunity to get to know a wide range of degree programmes and professional fields. One of the established programmes is the Spring University.

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"ZeKK live" - 45 minutes with Prof Dr Jochen Schmidt

In the "ZeKK live" event format of the Centre for Comparative Theology and Cultural Studies (ZeKK), professorial ZeKK members interview guests from public life on questions relating to religion and society.

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Suc­cess­fully de­fend­ing your doc­tor­al dis­ser­ta­tion: Dis­pu­ta­tion coach­ing for doc­tor­al can­did­ates

To support doctoral candidates in mastering the final phase of their doctorate, the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is offering the workshop "Getting things done! Successfully defending your doctoral dissertation".

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In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary writ­ing group: KW writes (bet­ter) to­geth­er

Under the motto "KW writes (better) together", the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (GKW) and the Writing Competence Centre organise a monthly interdisciplinary writing group. The meeting on Thursday, 16 April, will take place from 9 am to 1 pm in room H3.241 and hybrid via Zoom.

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Kneipenge­flüster: "Re­li­gion and cli­mate change"

Under the motto "Science meets pub atmosphere", various experts are invited to discuss current, exciting and sometimes controversial topics in a relaxed atmosphere as part of the "Kneipengeflüster" event series.

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Kneipenge­flüster: "AI - curse or bless­ing?"

Under the motto "Science meets pub atmosphere", various experts are invited to discuss current, exciting and sometimes controversial topics in a relaxed atmosphere as part of the "Kneipengeflüster" event series.

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Fu­ture work­shops in dia­logue: Co­oper­a­tion between teach­ers and stu­dents

On Monday, 11 May, the PLAZ - Professional School of Education invites all interested student teachers and lecturers to the event "Future workshops in dialogue" in room W3.210 from 1 to 4 pm.

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In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary writ­ing group: KW writes (bet­ter) to­geth­er

Under the motto "KW writes (better) together", the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (GKW) and the Writing Competence Centre organise a monthly interdisciplinary writing group. The meeting on Monday, 11 May, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. in room H3.241 and hybrid via Zoom.

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Wel­come event for new em­ploy­ees at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

The welcome event for new Paderborn University employees will take place on Tuesday, 19 May. The Human Resources Development team cordially invites you to get to know the university better and to exchange ideas with new colleagues.

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In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary writ­ing group: KW writes (bet­ter) to­geth­er

Under the motto "KW writes (better) together", the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (GKW) and the Writing Competence Centre organise a monthly interdisciplinary writing group. The meeting on Monday, 8 June, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. in room H3.241 and hybrid via Zoom.

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edY­OU­cate@UPB: Uni­ver­sity as a demo­crat­ic space. Learn­ing demo­cracy - teach­ing demo­cracy

Open, participatory dialogue about good teaching - with teachers, students and staff

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In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary writ­ing group: KW writes (bet­ter) to­geth­er

Under the motto "KW writes (better) together", the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (GKW) and the Writing Competence Centre organise a monthly interdisciplinary writing group. The meeting on Monday, 13 July, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. in room H3.241 and hybrid via Zoom.

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In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary writ­ing group: KW writes (bet­ter) to­geth­er

Under the motto "KW writes (better) together", the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (GKW) and the Writing Competence Centre organise a monthly interdisciplinary writing group. The meeting on Thursday, 17 September, will take place from 9 am to 1 pm in room H3.241 and hybrid via Zoom.

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Pader­born For­eign Lan­guage Day 2026

On Wednesday, 23 September, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the annual Paderborn Foreign Language Day will once again take place at Paderborn University. At the main entrance to the university, the popular event offers around 30 training programmes on current topics and issues relating to modern foreign language teaching in English, French and Spanish.

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