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Un­der­stand­ing as a goal: sci­ent­ists de­vel­op concept for ex­plain­able ar­ti­fi­cial in­tel­li­gence

We now encounter artificial intelligence (AI) almost everywhere. However, it is often difficult to understand the decisions made by AI. In the Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio (TRR) 318 at Paderborn University and Bielefeld University, researchers are therefore working on making explanatory processes more understandable for users.

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Fit­ness in G: Schwitzen statt sitzen

Ein herzliches Willkommen an der Universität Paderborn! Zum Start des Studiums laden wir dich im Rahmen der O-Woche zum Fitness im G-Hörsaal ein: Mittwoch, 08.10.2025, für Erstis und alte Hasen.

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North Rhine-West­phalia strengthens every­day in­teg­rated lan­guage edu­ca­tion in day­care centres - Pader­born re­search­er sup­ports sci­entif­ic…

When it comes to early childhood education, the state government prioritises the promotion of language skills among the youngest children in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is therefore driving forward the further development of language education integrated into everyday life.

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Busi­ness Spon­sor­ship Prize: Pader­born Uni­ver­sity hon­ours 265 young tal­ents

Together with regional sponsors, Paderborn University recently awarded the 19th Business Sponsorship Prize to 265 students in the eighth and ninth grades of grammar schools and comprehensive schools in the Höxter and Paderborn districts.

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Dead­line ex­ten­ded: study entry for last-minute stu­dents at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

The regular application deadline for the winter semester 2025/26 at Paderborn University ends on Sunday, 21 September. However, for those interested in studying at short notice, there is still the opportunity to apply for admission-free degree programmes until 15 October.

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Di­git­al top­ic series: Ori­ent­a­tion in study­ing in OWL

The "Orientation in Studying" series of the state universities in OWL will take place from 15 October 2025 to 21 January 2026 and offers students an online lecture every fortnight with impulses for study-related questions, doubts or requests for change.

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Spe­cial top­ic: In­sights in­to the en­ergy re­search of the fu­ture

In this special feature, we present a selection of current projects, interdisciplinary research and forward-looking ideas with which Paderborn University is actively contributing to the energy transition.

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In­tel­li­gent op­tim­isa­tion mod­els for sus­tain­able neigh­bour­hoods

Joint project "FlexLabQuartier" researches climate-neutral supply in OWL

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Pader­born Uni­ver­sity re­search­er chairs the jury of crit­ics for the Ger­man Youth Lit­er­at­ure Prize

Announcement of the award winners at the Frankfurt Book Fair

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Grippes­chutzi­m­p­fun­gen für Mit­arbeitende 2025

Gemeinsam mit dem Betriebsärztlichen Dienst bietet die Gesunde Hochschule ab Oktober 2025 Termine für die Grippeschutzimpfung für Mitarbeitende der UPB an. Die Buchung wird ab dem 02. Oktober 2025 um 13.00 Uhr freigeschaltet.Bitte beachten: Die Buchungsseite wird auch erst dann aufrufbar sein. Hier ein Überblick über die Termine: Uni-Campus (W1.207) 06. Oktober 2025, 9:30 - 12:00 und 12:30 - 14:00 15. Oktober 2025, 9:00 - 12:00 und 13:00 -…

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"Cli­mate fin­an­cing needs a 'green' so­ci­ety"

Interview with Paderborn sociologist Dr Lisa Knoll

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Enorm­ous po­ten­tial for cli­mate pro­tec­tion in in­dustry: joint pro­ject paves the way for cli­mate-neut­ral pro­cess heat

The decarbonisation of industrial process heat is one of the major challenges of the energy transition. In industry, however, a significant proportion of the energy required is covered by fossil fuels, while only a small proportion of the energy used is recovered. This is where the joint project "HeatTransPlan" comes in.

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New ways of learn­ing to com­bat maths frus­tra­tion dur­ing your stud­ies

Paderborn University, Hanover and Kassel joint project receives millions in funding

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Di­gitales Screen­ing - Sch­la­fradar

Die Gesunde Hochschule bietet am 24. & 25.09.2025 ein digitales Screening zum Thema “Schlafradar” für alle Mitarbeitende der Universität an. Hier finden Sie ab dem 10.09.2025 um 10.00 Uhr den direkten Link zur Anmeldung: https://participant.ipn.eu/techniker-krankenkasse/c0c46288-0a47-4913-ab16-df8bf588e1f9/ Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Anmeldung für dieses digitale Screening nicht über die Buchungsseite des Hochschulsports erfolgt. Hier…

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Ar­ti­fi­cial in­tel­li­gence: de­vel­op­ing ex­plan­a­tions to­geth­er

After four years of intensive research, the Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 318 "Constructing Explainability" is taking stock at the end of the first DFG funding phase.

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