28.05.2026
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Digitalization,
Sustainability,
Research,
High Performance Computing,
Press release,
Paderborn Center for Parallel Computing (PC2),
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
"The expansion is a further step on the way to a future-proof and sustainable IT infrastructure at the highest level," says Professor Dr Matthias Bauer, President of the University.
22.05.2026
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Research,
International,
Transfer,
Press release,
Heinz Nixdorf Institute,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Department of Computer Science,
Data Science / Heinz Nixdorf Institute
Paderborn University becomes a founding member of the "ELLIS Unit NRW" research unit. ELLIS ("European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems") is a European network of excellence that brings together leading AI researchers and aims to strengthen Europe's international competitiveness in AI research. The network is organised in units, the so-called "ELLIS Units". The ELLIS Unit NRW, whose co-director is professor Dr Axel-Cyrille Ngonga…
22.05.2026
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Transfer,
Press release,
Faculty of Science,
Department of Exercise & Health,
Institut für Ernährung, Konsum und Gesundheit,
Public Health Nutrition
Professor Dr Anette Buyken, nutritionist at Paderborn University, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Nutrition and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs (BMLEH).
At a welcome event, 30 new employees were welcomed to Paderborn University by University President Dr Matthias Bauer and Simone Probst, Vice-President for Finances and Human Resources.
As part of an international team, scientists from Paderborn University have developed a new method to quickly and accurately detect toxic arsenic variants in soil and water. The study, which was published in the journal "Nanoscale" of the Royal Society of Chemistry, shows how simple technologies can replace expensive laboratory procedures and enable rapid on-site analyses.
The social differences in the digital skills of eighth-graders have widened significantly over the past ten years. This is shown by a new analysis by the DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Educational Research and Information, Goethe University Frankfurt and Paderborn University.
Paderborn University invites you to edYOUcate@UPB 2026 on 23 June. Under the motto "University as a democratic space. Learning democracy - teaching democracy", teaching staff, students and employees will discuss current issues in higher education and work together to shape the teaching of tomorrow.
A reason to celebrate: the Laboratory for Materials and Joining Technology (LWF) at Paderborn University can look back on 50 successful years of research, teaching and technology transfer in 2026. On Friday, 8 May, the anniversary was celebrated at a festive event with over 300 representatives from politics, research and industry in the PaderHalle.
07.05.2026
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Campus,
Studies,
Teaching,
Rankings,
Press release,
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
Paderborn University has once again impressed in the latest ranking by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) - especially in the assessment by students.
On Sunday, 10 May, the Paderborn Stadtradeln will start in the district of Paderborn, and Paderborn University will also be taking part with a team. Staff and students as well as their family and friends, alumni and anyone who feels connected to the university can participate.