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    Two international conferences in Bielefeld are currently highlighting the diversity of linguistic creativity. full story

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  • Uncovering forgotten chemical knowledge using AI - Universität Bielefeld
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    02.11.2026

    Uncovering forgotten chemical knowledge using AI

    How much chemical knowledge can be found in centuries-old alchemical recipes? A research team led by Dr Guillermo Restrepo, researcher at the Institute for Studies of Science (ISoS) at Bielefeld University, uses artificial intelligence to decipher historical texts and verify forgotten chemical findings in the laboratory. Because of this project, the team received a three-year funding from the non-profit scientific organisation Schmidt Sciences in the US.
  • When Mathematics Connects Music and Space - Universität Bielefeld
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    28.10.2026

    When Mathematics Connects Music and Space

    On November 6, 2026, Bielefeld University’s 'Ars Mathematica' lecture will bring together two extraordinary perspectives on mathematics: Fields Medalist Maryna Viazovska, alongside mathematician and musician Moreno Andreatta.
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    23.10.2026

    Still at school—and already first author

    Farell Keiser is conducting research at Bielefeld University whilst still at school. He has now published his first academic paper as lead author in Professor Dr Dmitry Turchinovich’s research group.
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    Support and Orientation Offerings

    Bielefeld University has many support offerings, from orientation day to counselling offerings, to a choice of leisure activities.

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    Service and Advice

    Contact points, sorted by topic, that will be happy to advise you on questions about international mobility and studying in Bielefeld.

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    My Uni App

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

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

    Profile building at the university: New strategic research networks and the "brains behind them" are presented in the new issue of BI.research magazine.

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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.

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.

Bielefeld University - This is us.

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    Career

    Working well together - Bielefeld University is an attractive, family-friendly place to work.

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    Sustainability

    Our sustainability strategy - we contribute to a future worth living.

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    Equality and Gender

    With excellent structures for the further development of a gender-equitable scientific and university culture.

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    Diversity

    A positive attitude towards diversity: We value diversity and promote different skills, talents and competences.

Events

Di., 03.11.2026
16:15 - 17:45
Melinda Fagan (Salt Lake City): Explanatory particularism in scientific practice
Di., 03.11.2026
16:15 - 17:45
Anne Engelhardt (Universität Bielefeld): "Transnationale & sozialökonomische Konflikte an Chokepoints"
Mi., 04.11.2026
10:00 - 20:00
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