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Impulses for the knowledge ­society

Bielefeld University is closely connected with civil society, business and politics. A variety of formats promote stimulating exchange between science and the public.

Findings from basic research are carried over into society: through cooperation with business enterprises, non-profit organizations as well as through policy advice, but also through spin-offs. This also applies to the surrounding urban community of Bielefeld and the OWL region, with which Bielefeld maintains close ties and provides impetus for issues of local and regional relevance. Thus, an important contribution is made to the development of a progressive and participative knowledge society.

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    Stadium becomes an arena for dialogue on academic freedom

    From the football stadium to the shopping centre: the "WiFrei" project shows Bielefeld residents how free science shapes their everyday lives. The city-wide exhibition will take place from 11 October to 31 December in the Historisches Museum Bielefeld and at six external locations.

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    MachBar 2024 - Transformation Hub

    The ThinkTank OWL at the Bielefeld Research + Innovation Campus (BRIC) invites managers and decision-makers from East Westphalia-Lippe to the "MachBar 2024 - Transformation Hub" event to bring science and business together.

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    Fred Becker receives badge of honour from Bielefeld University

    The rectorate awarded the economist the badge of honour for his significant contributions to research, teaching and administration. His role as a bridge builder between the regional economy and the university was particularly emphasised.

Innovations for the economy

Through modern science locations, close cooperation in the regional economy and future-oriented innovations, Bielefeld University mediates between research and industry and creates new ways of tackling the challenges of the future.

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In dialogue with society

Bielefeld University offers a wide range of programmes at the interface between science and society. Exciting series of events, cultural offerings and media formats open up dialogue with the citizens of the city and beyond its borders.

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Offers for pupils

Making science tangible - through target group-orientated offers such as teutolabs, Girls' Day and Studying from 15, pupils can experience research at Bielefeld University up close and discover their own paths into science.

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  • Research Magazine

    The Bielefeld University research magazine BI.research with reports on the university's main research areas

  • Science Films

    research_tv: Reports and interviews on current research topics at Bielefeld University

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    News, interviews and stories from the university's diverse fields of research

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