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.
05.05.2026
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Research,
International,
Quantum Computation,
Press release,
Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS),
Faculty of Science,
Department of Physics
An international research team involving the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University has made significant progress in the research of so-called quantum materials.
Dedicated pupils from the 8th grade onwards from all seven districts and independent cities in Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) can apply for the scholarship programme until Monday, 15 June.
Dr Benjamin Delarue, research associate at the Institute of Mathematics at Paderborn University, has been accepted into the prestigious Heisenberg Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG).
30.04.2026
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Research,
Optoelectronics and Photonics,
International,
People,
Quantum Computation,
Press release,
Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS),
Faculty of Science,
Department of Physics
Dr Filip Sośnicki from the University of Warsaw has been awarded a Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers and will continue his research at the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University over the next two years.
30.04.2026
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Research,
SPP 2111: Integrierte Elektronisch-Photonische Systeme für die Ultrabreitbandige Signalverarbeitung,
SPP 2111 - Ultrabreitbandiger Photonisch-Elektronischer Analog-Digital-Wandler (PACE) - Phase 2,
Heinz Nixdorf Institute,
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology,
System and Circuit Technology / Heinz Nixdorf Institut
A joint team from Paderborn University and the University of Siegen has won a research competition in the field of power electronics. They finished ahead of top international universities.
Paderborn University, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (HSBI) and Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH OWL) are launching the digital series "Impulse im Studium" on 6 May.
28.04.2026
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Research,
Transfer,
Press release,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
Institut für Germanistik und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft,
Psycholinguistik (Rohlfing)
After three years of development work, the scientists have created a freely accessible multimedia platform on which exciting stories can be read interactively by children.
