26.10.2026
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Research,
Transfer,
Press release,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Institute of Mathematics,
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a four-year extension for the NEPTUN research group in Paderborn, which focuses on so-called piezoelectric materials. Piezoelectric ceramics are materials that convert electrical energy into sound and vice versa.
The 2026 German Youth Literature Prize was recently awarded at the Frankfurt Book Fair. As chair of the critics’ jury, Prof. Dr Iris Kruse from the Institute of German Literature and Comparative Literature at Paderborn University introduced the latest winners.
Paderborn University mourns the loss of Dr Peter Christian Zinkann, who passed away on 19 October at the age of 98. The retired managing partner of Miele was appointed an Honorary Senator of the University in January 2004 in recognition of his commitment to improving engineering education and making it more practice-oriented. The title honours individuals who have supported the University in a unique way as patrons.
“With the passing of Dr.…
Sustainable practices shape research, teaching, campus life and transfer at Paderborn University. Researchers, students and staff work together to develop solutions that combine environmental responsibility, social justice and economic viability.
With a grant of 15,000 euros, the EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr Future Foundation is supporting the NRWTalente – OWL Region student scholarship programme at Paderborn University.
14.10.2026
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Research,
International,
Transfer,
Press release,
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics,
Department 2: Taxation, Accounting and Finance,
Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insb. Betriebswirtschaftliche Steuerlehre
Prof. Dr Caren Sureth-Sloane, an economist at Paderborn University, has been appointed as one of a total of 22 researchers to the international scientific advisory board of ‘Open Research Europe’, or ORE for short.
Prof. Dr Sabine Radtke, professor of inclusion in sport at Paderborn University, has been elected Deputy Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Federal Institute for Sports Science (BISp).
Live, full of surprises, unfiltered: “A Very Good Quiz (with a big prize)”, featuring Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, takes place live today at 8.15 pm at the University of Paderborn.
09.10.2026
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Student life,
Research,
Campus,
Studies,
People,
News,
Student Advice Centre,
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
Faculty of Science
Every year, 10 October is dedicated to mental wellbeing: On World Mental Health Day, proclaimed by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), attention is drawn to people’s mental wellbeing across the globe.
08.10.2026
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Events,
Press release,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
Zentrum für deutschsprachige Gegenwartsliteratur (ZdG),
Institut für Germanistik und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft
During the 2026/27 winter semester, the Institute of German Literature and Comparative Literature and the Centre for Contemporary German Literature at Paderborn University invite all interested parties to a series of literary readings followed by discussions.
06.10.2026
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Research,
International,
Transfer,
Press release,
Business Administration and Economics,
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics,
Wirtschaftspädagogik und Evaluationsforschung
As part of the new research project ‘Mathematics in a Game-based Immersive Context for Schools’ (MaGICS), led by Paderborn University, researchers are exploring a new approach: intelligent technologies that support pupils in practising maths. They are developing an interactive educational game, thereby further expanding the possibilities for motivation and support in learning situations.
