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    Mathematics, in combination with biology and chemistry, offers new ways of modeling the microbiome and thus better understanding obesity. full story

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  • Why Scientific Results Vary - Universität Bielefeld
    25.02.2025

    Why Scientific Results Vary

    Different analytical methods have a significant impact on the results of scientific studies. This is demonstrated by a study conducted by an international research team, which includes researchers from Bielefeld University.
  • Dr. David Johnson im Portrait
    06.02.2025

    ‘Development of new interactive decision-making systems’

    Bielefeld University has set up an independent research group to investigate explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) and its influence on human trust in AI. In this interview, its head Dr David Johnson talks about its aims and methods.
  • Zwei Menschen führen ein Gespräch in einem Flur, der schlicht und funktional gestaltet ist.
    23.01.2025

    ‘Understanding uncertainty as a driver of innovation’

    Center for Uncertainty Studies (CeUS) establishes new research approach.
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Research at Bielefeld University

Transcending Boundaries is the Bielefeld approach and stands for crossing boundaries between disciplines and scientific cultures, between research and teaching and between science and society. For our researchers, it is the driving force behind cutting-edge basic research at an international level.

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    Research Worlds

    Research at Bielefeld University takes place in four thematic, interdisciplinary worlds. It focuses on the big questions of our time.

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    Research Projects

    High-profile research projects are sponsored by, for example, the German Research Foundation or the EU at national and international level.

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    Researchers

    Dr David Johnson leads an independent research group on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) and its impact on human trust in AI.

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    GrACe - Graduate and Academic ­Career Development Centre

    Promoting academic talent at all career levels is a central, forward-looking and sustainable task for our university.

Studying at Bielefeld University

The study portals offer comprehensive information for prospective students, first-semester students and enrolled students to cover individual concerns. From study options and orientation aids to information events and counselling services - our portals are your central point of contact for everything to do with your studies at our university.

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    #jetztstudieren

    The portal for prospective students offers information on the courses offered, how to make an application and much more information about studying.

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    My Uni App

    In the "My University" app, students can find the most important services for organising their studies.

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    Study programme films

    In the films, teaching staff, instructors, explain background information on the individual subjects that can be studied at Bielefeld University.

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    Info Weeks

    Twice a year, events and a varied programme are held for prospective students to inform them about the courses offered and procedures.

Get to know Bielefeld University

As a research-intensive university with an international reputation and innovative teaching concepts, Bielefeld University makes an important contribution to a progressive and participatory knowledge society.

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