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How humans and AI work as a team

How can cooperation succeed between humans and AI? The FAITH focus area at Bielefeld University is researching the hybrid teamwork of tomorrow. full story

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Developing explanations together

After four years of intensive research, the Collaborative Research Centre TRR 318 ‘Constructing Explainability’ takes stock. In an interview, the spokespersons share their key findings. full story

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We develop models to improve decision-making

CUDE researchers explore how to make better decisions in uncertain times using advanced mathematical models and simulations. full story

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19.09.2025

Partnerships boost life satisfaction

Life satisfaction rises significantly when people move from living alone into a committed relationship and start living with a partner. This is shown by a new study from Bielefeld University and the University of Greifswald and the University of Warwick.
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15.09.2025

Humans and Machines Learn Differently

Bielefeld researchers analyze in “Nature Machine Intelligence” how humans and AI systems learn new things and what this means for the future of Artificial Intelligence.
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02.09.2025

Robot Nao as an Attentive Explainer

How can a robot best support us linguistically in solving tasks? Researchers from TRR 318 Constructing Explainability have investigated this question.

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

Prof Dr Helge Rhodin heads the Visual AI for Extended Reality research group, which conducts research on 3D computer vision, machine learning and computer graphics.
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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, freshmen and enrolled studentsto cover individual concerns. From study options and orientation guides 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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Are you interested in studying at Bielefeld University? Discover the university during the Info Weeks from 14 - 28 June 2025.
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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.

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