A new Double Master’s programme run by Paderborn University and Kristianstad University in Sweden will enable students to undertake a combined course of study at both locations from the 2026/27 winter semester onwards.
04.08.2026
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Transfer,
People,
Press release,
People,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
Institut für Germanistik und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft,
Neuere deutsche Literatur
Prof. Dr Norbert Otto Eke, a researcher at Paderborn University, has once again been appointed by Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, to the state government’s advisory committee responsible for awarding the titles of ‘professor’ and ‘professor’.
A total of seven young people have started their studies at Paderborn University. They will be studying at the university for the next three years across four different fields.
Twelve areas of action, comprehensive strategic and operational objectives, a framework for guidance: Paderborn University has published its first sustainability strategy.
From 1 to 31 August, students and prospective students in Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) can submit applications for a social scholarship from the Studienfonds OWL Foundation.
The “Centre for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists” at Paderborn University will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2026. This milestone was marked with a ceremony attended by, amongst others, leading academics and international partners.
23.07.2026
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Research,
International,
Transfer,
Quantum Computation,
Press release,
Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS),
Faculty of Science,
Department of Physics
Exceptional points are one of the phenomena of modern Physics. These are special points or locations at which the properties of matter, space or time change. In a new study, researchers from the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Arizona, have shown that ‘exceptional points’ in non-linear systems follow a universal geometric order – something that was…
Each year, the Executive Board awards prizes to early-career researchers who have completed their doctoral examination procedure at Paderborn University with the distinction ‘summa cum laude’ or ‘with distinction’. The total prize money amounts to 10,000 euros and may be divided amongst several winners.
20.07.2026
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Universität Paderborn,
Studies,
People,
Awards,
PLAZ – Professional School of Education,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
During the summer semester of 2026, numerous graduates from the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, as well as from PLAZ – Professional School of Education at Paderborn University, were honoured. During the festive graduation ceremonies, alongside their certificates, graduates were also awarded prizes for exceptional commitment or outstanding final-year projects.
Photo (Paderborn University): Hubert Krawinkel at the opening of the ‘Micro Archive’ exhibition, featuring works by Sabiene Autsch, Dorothea Reese-Heim and Therese Weber, at the Kunstverein Paderborn, 24 March 2024.
It is with deep regret that the University and the Institute of Art / Music / Textiles, and in particular the Department of Art at Paderborn University, bid farewell to Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Hubert Krawinkel, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Environmental Design, who passed away on 20 June 2026 at the age of 91.
On the recommendation of Paderborn University, the Paderborn University Society honours students for outstanding master's theses. Students who receive their degree certificate between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026 and have successfully completed all their examinations are eligible for nomination.
Promoting respectful coexistence: On Friday 10 July, the ‘Day of Democracy and Tolerance’ for scholarship holders of the NRWTalente – OWL Region support initiative took place at Paderborn University. To kick off the event, André Kuper, President of the North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament, and “Herr Reff”, a teacher, author and social media creator from Berlin, gave talks on the topics of democracy, respect and tolerance.
