Campus Summer 2025

15.04.2025, 10.00-16.00, University Hall

Creating memories, developing soft skills, having fun, making friends - all this makes your time at university unforgettable!

If you are looking for diverse (non-political) university groups that broaden your horizons or promote your hobby at university, then visit the Campus Community Day and find your university group!

Link to the calendar

29 April 2025, 18:00, BITS Space

organised by the Centre for Aesthetics in cooperation with Holger Straßheim (Faculty of Sociology)

As part of the Bielefeld Action Weeks against Racism, Imad Al Suliman will read from his book "Das Jasmin-Inferno", in which he describes the traumas of flight, the horrors of the Syrian civil war and the hopes for a life in dignity. Afterwards, the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss literature, human rights and political developments with the author.

Further information can be found here.

30.04.2025, 28.05.2025, 04.06.2025, 25.06.2025, 16.07.2025

organised by the Centre for Aesthetics

Surprise programme in the breaks between lectures: A visual or acoustic surprise suddenly pops up without warning. In the middle of everyday life in the Main Building and Building X, there's something for the ears or eyes, sometimes only for a few moments - an unexpected interruption in the hustle and bustle of everyday university life. What exactly is coming will not be revealed beforehand. Just keep your eyes and ears open and always be prepared for something unusual to happen.

08.05.2025, 12.30-14.30, Lecture Hall 15

The Graduate and Academic Career Development Centre opens its doors. In a ceremonial opening, there will be the opportunity to get to know the GrACe and to network and exchange ideas during the subsequent get-together.

12.05.2025, from 6.15 pm, H7

12.06.2025, from 18.00, H7

03.07.2025, from 20.00, Entwicklungsstufen (stairs in front of the main entrance)

After a hard day at university or work, watch a film with fellow students or colleagues and relax at the end of the day - our cinema evenings are a great way to do this. For licence reasons, we can't reveal the titles, but we can give you a few hints.

Under the label "Science Cinema", the student health management Campus in Balance in cooperation with the UniKino has prepared two film screenings followed by a discussion.

On 12 May, an animated special on the topic of emotions will be shown, followed by a panel discussion. In the second part of the production by Disney and Pixar, joy, anger and sadness will take centre stage alongside the main human characters. With the participation of experts from Bielefeld University, all who are interested are cordially invited to take part in the subsequent panel discussion! We would like to talk to you about emotions, procrastination and mental health during your studies. Admission is free. more information

On 12 June, you can look forward to a special on the topic of self-esteem followed by a panel discussion. The film is a German production directed by Karoline Herfurth, who was also in front of the camera herself. In the feature film, five women of different ages are accompanied in their struggles with their self-image, self-optimisation and external demands. With the participation of experts from Bielefeld University, all who are interested are cordially invited to take part in the subsequent panel discussion! We would like to exchange views with you on the topics of self-image, social pressure and images of women*. Admission is free.

The finale will take place on 3 July with an open-air cinema evening featuring a full-length blockbuster. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone - and there will be a lot of singing and dancing.

21.05.2025, 26.06.2025, 17.07.2025 12.00-13.30 each day, Soziales Feld

Together you are and eat less alone.

Relax, exchange ideas and make new contacts outdoors in good weather at the communal lunch picnic on the meadow at the Soziales Feld. The Houbi-Aktivmobil provides fun and exercise, the campus radio station Hertz 87.9 entertainment with a live broadcast from the lawn. Coffee, ice cream and cake will also be provided: the coffee bike and the ice cream van from Eiszeit will also be on site and Students for Future Bielefeld will be offering a waffle and cake stand.

22.05.2025, Audimax

One of the cultural highlights is the Hörsaalslam/ lecture hall slam. Award-winning poetry slammers from all over the German-speaking world perform in the university hall.

19.06.2025, 16.00 - 23.30 hrs

Despite construction work, the campus will once again be a festival hotspot in 2025. A vacant space in front of the university's new extension makes this possible. On Thursday, 19 June, one of the biggest music festivals of its kind will once again take place in Bielefeld. This year's line-up includes "Ski Aggu", "Bibiza", "Lumpenpack" and "Team Scheisse".

Link to the calendar

26 June 2025, 10.00-16.00

The Doctoral Researchers' Day focuses on compact information, exciting lectures and interactive info sessions on various doctoral phases. The event offers the opportunity to exchange ideas on doctoral-related topics, make valuable contacts and network across faculties.

Doctoral opportunities and relevant support programmes at Bielefeld University are presented at the information fair - an ideal opportunity to obtain comprehensive information.

The Doctoral Researchers' Day is organised by the Graduate Centre and takes place bilingually. All doctoral researchers and doctoral candidates at Bielefeld University are cordially invited to attend!

Further information can be found here

16.07.2025, 12.00-16.00, new "Stairway to nowhere"

New building site - new "Stairway to nowhere"! At the photo box event, you can have fun snapshots taken with fellow students at the newly installed "Stairway to nowhere" and create memories together.

organised by the Centre for Aesthetics

further information will follow

19.05.2025-08.06.2025

STADTRADELN is entering a new round: Bielefeld is taking part as a municipality in the period from 19 May to 8 June 2025. And the university is once again taking part in the competition as a team together with HSBI!

For 21 days, as many kilometres as possible can be covered in a health-promoting and climate-friendly way as part of this competition. The kilometres cycled can be entered manually on the website or tracked directly in the city cycling app. Simply select the team "Bielefeld University and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences" in our municipality and join the team of campus cyclists - every kilometre counts!

21.05.2025, 26.06.2025, 17.07.2025, 12.00-13.30 each day

organised by University Sports Service Bielefeld

Bielefeld University's HOUBI Aktivmobil brings exercise and fun directly to campus! Whether table tennis, roundnet, Viking chess or many other exercise games - there is something for everyone here. Perfect for your active break in between. As part of Campus Summer 2025, we are of course also there for you. Come along and join in!

11.06.2025, 25.06.2025, 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. each day

Organised by the company health management

In this outdoor workshop, participants experience various guided fantasy journeys in the midst of nature and can let themselves be carried away into this world. The imaginative method promotes creative solutions, mental strength and stress reduction through inner serenity and detachment from the busy study and work routine.

As the workshop takes place outside, you should bring your own (yoga) mat and suitable clothing (comfortable, warm enough).

Note: Unfortunately, the workshop might be cancelled at short notice in the event of bad weather.

Registration via the company health management form

12.06.2025, 02.07.2025, 13.00 - 14.30 in each case, main entrance of the mainbuilding

organised by the company health management

This workshop invites employees and students to take a relaxing walk in the countryside. Practical tutorials (in connection with lecture/seminar) such as breathing relaxation, relaxation for the eyes, braingym or meditative walking will be presented, which can be easily integrated into your own breaks in everyday study and work life.

Please note: The workshop might be cancelled at short notice in the event of bad weather.

Registration via the company health management form

18.07.2025, 12.00-14.00, beach volleyball courts

organised by University Sports Service

As part of Campus Summer 2025, University Sports Service Bielefeld cordially invites you to a two-hour beach volleyball tournament on the beach volleyball courts - a sporting highlight for all those who enjoy games, sun and team spirit! The game is played in self-organised teams of 6 players each. A total of 8 teams can take part in the tournament. Each team comes up with its own team name, under which all participants register individually - the team name must be entered in the registration form.

Link to registration follows

18.07.2025, 14.00-14.30, meadow at the Soziales Feld

organised by University Sports Service Bielefeld

Bielefeld University's unique Oudoor Pausenexpress is your 15-minute active break in the fresh air - for staff and students alike.
A trainer will lead tutorials (in connection with lecture/seminar) on mobilisation, strengthening, stretching and relaxation. Participation is free and sportswear is not required. Feel free to drop by spontaneously - we are here for you as part of Campus Summer 2025.
Join in and recharge your batteries!
The Outdoor Pausenexpress takes place on the meadow at Soziales Feld.

 

A relaxed meeting with colleagues, getting feedback from lecturers or simply an active lunch break and exploring our campus - there are many reasons for a walk. We have put together the best walking routes and interesting spots for you to discover along the way.

more info to follow

07.05.2025, 09.00 - 15.00, Boulevard in front of the X building

organised by Campus in Balance

Cycling to university today? Then take the opportunity to get your bike in shape for STADTRADELN and get a tasty smoothie as a reward.

You can have your bikes (e.g. handlebars or saddle) ergonomically adjusted at the "Contrainer" of the Techniker Krankenkasse. In addition, all employees and students who come to campus by bike will receive a free smoothie from Restlos e.V. - just take your bike directly to the stand. But please note: only while stocks last! The student health management organisation Campus in Balance will also be on site - visit their stand to find out about the numerous and varied health-promoting offers at Bielefeld University.

04.06.2025, 14.30-17.30, Soziales Feld

organised by Students for Future Bielefeld

Shop sustainably, browse and discover little treasures: It's all possible at the flea market organised by the Students For Future Bielefeld university group.

Registrations for stalls will be accepted from May. More information will follow.

30.06.2025-05.07.2025

The six-day festival "ThinkFeelAct - A Future Festival for Planetary Justice" is dedicated to the question of how we can think, feel and act in a planetary way. The preparation of the festival and thus the festival itself is conceived as an open project.

• What characterises the socio-ecological present and what can planetary futures look like?
• How is education for planetary futures organised?
• What knowledge, what sensitivity and what capacity for action form the basis for planetary (co-)living?

These and other questions will be explored during the festival. Further information can be found here.

09.07.2025

organised by the Sustainability Office

Information will follow

organised by the Sustainability Office

Restlos e.V. will once again be selling fruit and vegetable boxes in front of the main entrance to the X building in the summer semester 2025. Restlos e.V. offers fruit and vegetables that are sorted out by wholesalers and retailers, mainly due to external blemishes; the proceeds from the sale are used to implement social projects.

Information on registration and distribution can be found here.