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New re­search pro­ject on the sys­tem­at­ic de­vel­op­ment and im­prove­ment of open ac­cess cul­ture in the sci­ence sys­tem

A new research project has been launched at Paderborn University with the aim of systematically improving the open access culture (OA) at universities throughout Germany. Free access to research results and data offers numerous advantages not only for academics, but also for interested parties worldwide. Paderborn University is being used as a case study in the project, which is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research…

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Symbolic image (Paderborn University): The experts from the transdisciplinary research centre "C:POP. Transdisciplinary Research Centre for Popular Music Cultures and Creative Economies" at Paderborn University were commissioned with the scientific implementation of the "Festival Study".

First large-scale study on mu­sic fest­ivals in Ger­many

The experts from the transdisciplinary research centre "C:POP. Transdisciplinary Research Centre for Popular Music Cultures and Creative Economies" of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Paderborn University were commissioned with the scientific implementation of the study.

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Photo (Paderborn University, Besim Mazhiqi): The project participants concluded the HRK-audit "Internationalisation of Universities" with a consolidation workshop at Paderborn University.

Pader­born Uni­ver­sity strengthens in­ter­na­tion­al pro­file

HRK-audit "Internationalisation of Universities" successfully completed

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Call for pro­pos­als: Pader­born Uni­ver­sity doc­tor­al schol­ar­ships 2024

Interested scientists can apply until 5 February

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Photo (Paderborn University, Patrick Pollmeier): The graduates and the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities celebrate the successful graduation.

Cer­ti­fic­ates and awards for gradu­ates of the Fac­ulty of Arts and Hu­man­it­ies

Closing ceremony with 300 guests

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Mak­ing quantum tech­no­lo­gies tan­gible: New re­search pro­ject of­fers in­ter­act­ive edu­ca­tion­al pro­gramme for Gen­er­a­tion Z

Scientists at Paderborn University are working with Atrineo AG to set up an extracurricular meeting and educational centre for quantum technologies as part of the joint project "Introducing Generation Z to the quantum physics mindset" (HedwiQ).

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Symbolic image (Paderborn University, Besim Mazhiqi): Exergames train physical and mental fitness. This is shown by EEG measurements, among other things.

Fit in the blink of an eye: Re­search pro­ject shows ef­fects of ex­ergames on body and brain

Scientists at Paderborn University have also scientifically confirmed the influence of exergames on the performance of older people in particular.

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Photo (Paderborn University, Besim Mazhiqi): The "Human Resources Strategy for Researchers" (HRS4R) audit is a procedure set up by the European Commission to strengthen the European Research Area and to improve the working conditions of academics.

At­tract­ive Frame­work Con­di­tions in Aca­demia

Paderborn University Starts HRS4R Audit Process and Aims to Receive the “HR Excellence in Research Award”

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Photo (Paderborn University, Alexandra Dickhoff): Prof Dr Volker Peckhaus (r.), representative of the Presidential Board for alumni affairs, congratulates the UPBracing team. Marta Rogaczewska-Leite, Leonie Wecker, Marie-Louise Dockhorn and Ansgar Nordieker (from left) accept the award on behalf of the team.

"UP­Bra­cing Team": stu­dent as­so­ci­ation re­ceives alumni award for "Out­stand­ing Com­mit­ment" 2023

Der Alumni-Preis wird seit 2013 an studentische Gruppen, Initiativen oder Fachschaften der Universität Paderborn vergeben, die in besonderem Maß Eigeninitiative und Engagement für ein Projekt oder eine Aufgabe gezeigt haben

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Quantum and su­per­com­puters in re­search: ex­pert ex­plains the status quo

In a new video, Prof. Dr. Sevag Gharibian, an expert in quantum computing, explains the current state of research.

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Avoid­ing se­cur­ity vul­ner­ab­il­it­ies in in­dus­tri­al soft­ware

Researchers at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute in Paderborn develop specifiable analysis tool

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Ex­ec­ut­ive pay in­flu­enced by gender ste­reo­types

“Masculine” executive functions significantly better paid than “feminine” ones – unless held by a woman

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Photo (Paderborn University, Thorsten Hennig): Celebrating the success of the scholarship programme together: (from left) Programme managers Daniel Heidenreich, Paula Waldmann, Jennifer Gläßer, Dr. Yvonne Koch (Central Student Advisory Service at Paderborn University), Dr. Simone Schlepp (Ministry of Schools and Education NRW) and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker Schöppner (Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality Management at Paderborn University).

43 pu­pils aim­ing high: ce­re­mo­ni­al ad­mis­sion to the NR­WTal­ente schol­ar­ship pro­gramme - OWL re­gion

The scholarship programme supports achievement-oriented, motivated and socially committed young people from year 8 onwards from all types of schools in discovering their strengths and potential, developing them to the best of their ability and shaping their own educational and professional path.

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Photo (Paderborn University): Noctua 1 was inaugurated in September 2018.

Sim­pli­fied ac­cess to the HPC sys­tems of the PC2

The service can be easily requested or cancelled via the IMT Service Portal under "Other services".

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Top­ping-out ce­re­mony for labor­at­ory build­ing with in­ter­na­tion­al ap­peal

The new PhoQS Lab research building will provide scientists on the Paderborn University campus with a state-of-the-art infrastructure to create something new in the field of quantum photonics. To mark the completion of the shell construction work, Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW (BLB NRW) and the university celebrated the topping-out ceremony together.

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