A team of researchers and students at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute at Paderborn University has, as part of the ‘Articulated-Arm Robots in Education’ (KARL) project, modernised industrial robots and introduced them into teaching as demonstrators for AI-supported, practical robotics applications.
For the past five years, the “NRWTalente – Region OWL” scholarship programme has been working to ensure the best possible educational opportunities in East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL). Through personalised guidance and financial support, committed pupils are helped to develop their personal strengths and build networks.
Tilting chairs, anti-fatigue mats, height-adjustable desks and more: the university library now has new furniture designed to support users in dynamic working.
06.11.2026
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Faculty of Science,
Department of Exercise & Health,
Institut für Ernährung, Konsum und Gesundheit,
Public Health Nutrition
05.11.2026
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International,
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Faculty of Science,
Institut für Ernährung, Konsum und Gesundheit,
Public Health Nutrition
An international team of researchers, which includes, on the German side, Prof. Dr Anette Buyken from Paderborn University, has developed a new food pyramid that brings together international recommendations for the first time.
For its strategic approach to creating working and study conditions that promote diversity, Paderborn University has been awarded the ‘audit hochschule&vielfalt’ certificate for the second time.
26.10.2026
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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.
