Campus Summer 2026

7th of May 2026, admission 7.30 p.m., start 8 p.m., Audimax

The  “Hörsaalslam” [lecture theatre slam] in Bielefeld is entering its 20th edition. In May again some award-winning German speaking poetry slammers will take stage in AudiMax. As always, the admission is free, the show will be hosted by David Friedrich.

The line-up for the 20th Hörsaalslam in Bielefeld:

• Ayse Irem (German-language Poetry Slam Champion 2025)
• Paul Bokowski
• Aileen Schneider
• Dilara Yüksek
• Hannah Abelius
• Support: DJ Jonspecta, The Lake and the Wolf

7th of May, from 1 p.m. (approx. one hour), in front of the main entrance of the X-Building

Organised by the AStA (Student Union)

The AStA has thought about how to slow down the campus a little this summer semester and provides relaxed music in front of the X-building. If the weather is good, everyone on campus can switch off a little at lunchtime and get to know some new bands.

The first session in May will feature the indie-folk trio flimma.

20th of May, 25th of June and 14th of July, 12 p.m. to 1.30 p.m., Soziales Feld

Get out of the office, lecture hall or seminar room, eat together and relax in the fresh air in good weather: Once again this year, Campus Summer offers the opportunity to network and switch off for a short while with a lunch break in the countryside over a shared meal, coffee or ice cream on the Soziales Feld.

If you like, you can make yourself comfortable on the lawn with picnic blankets. Don't forget your bin bags and sun protection!

The HOUBI-Aktivmobil from University Sports Service Bielefeld and Radio Hertz 87.9 will be on site on all dates to ensure a good atmosphere.

On 14 July, the "Talk with the Rectorate" will also take place during the lunch break.

 

26th of May 2026, 10 a.m. - 1.45 p.m., UHG-B3-126

organised by SKILLS

Do you have a lot to read during your studies but don't feel like it and can barely keep up? At the same time, do you miss creative approaches in your studies to deal with challenges, problems or questions? Does it always have to be analytical or can it also be intuitive and creative? In the workshop, we will try out creativity as an approach using the example of designing reading situations.

Further information can be found here.

27th of May 2026, 6.15 p.m.- 8 p.m., Learning Space A0 in the SSC

organised by SKILLS

From students for students! The “Bookslam” offers all university students an opportunity to exchange on their favourite literature. Either present you favourite books in creative ways or listen to other presentations. However, the book-presentations are only allowed to be 5 minutes at maximum! The deadline for signing up is May 20th.

Further Information can be found here.

27th of May 2026, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., In good weather on the lawn in front of the new UHG building.

Organised by the teaching staff Demokrat Ramadani and Dr Julia Schweitzer

Democracy is more than parties and elections. It shapes our everyday lives, our interactions - and every subject we study, whether natural sciences, humanities or social sciences.

In the workshop, you can expect short inputs, dialogue in small groups, practical tutorials (in connection with lecture/seminar) and joint reflection. The aim is to understand democracy as a form of society, life and experimentation and to develop concrete ideas to strengthen it in your own context.

Join in - and bring along people you want to be part of it. Together we will try out how change can begin. Sounds good? Then be part of it! Click here for the calendar entry.

The workshop is part of the Ehrentag.de initiative.

 

27th of May, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Student Service Center

organised by SKILLS

ZLL’s reading café invites students to focus on reading in a cosy atmosphere together with fellow students. Additionally, you may get hints on how to improve strategies for tackling scientific literature and find a place to share your own reading habits.

Further information and registration can be found here.

20th of June 2026, 4 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.

organised by Bielefeld University

The Campus Festival Bielefeld is breaking new ground: for the first time on a Saturday - and with an extended programme. On 20th of June, the festival will combine live acts on campus with public viewing of the World Cup match (Germany vs. Ivory Coast, from 22:00) and a subsequent 1Live Club-Night in the city centre.

First confirmed acts: Nura, Monet192, Ivo Martin, Marlo Grosshardt, Raum 27, Kafvka, Lara Hulo + local scene (Sassy Collective, Vivid Indie)
Clubs (free with festival wristband): Café Europa, Forum, Sam's, Stereo

Tickets & info: www.campusfestival-bielefeld.de

12th of May 2026, 09 June 2026, 14 July 2026, 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m., BITS Space Meet (B01-292)

organised by BITS

Every second Tuesday of the month, BITS offers the exchange café "KI im Unialltag" ("AI in everyday university life). The exchange is aimed at all groups at the university: bring your questions about AI in everyday university life and give each other food for thought, new perspectives or solutions.

22 April 2026 - 03 June 2026

organised by the Centre for Aesthetics

To accompany the exhibition "Da ist ein Raum in mir" ("There Is a Space in Me") by Bielefeld artist Xenia Gorzny at BITS Space, the Centre for Aesthetics and Gorzny are offering painting and writing workshops as an accompanying programme. Some of the workshops offer you the opportunity to switch off a little during the lunch break. You can find more information about the offer and registration options on the Centre for Aesthetics blog. 

Due to the artist's conflicting schedule, the workshop on 20th of May had to be rescheduled to the 18th of May.

Overview of the events:

22nd of April 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., B01-292: Free writing

29th of April 2026, 12:30 p.m., meeting point Chile mural: Free drawing during the lunch break (without registration, duration: approx. 30 minutes)

06th of May 2026, 6 p.m. -8 p.m., B02-220: Free drawing

18th of May 2026, 12.30 p.m., meeting point Chile mural: Free writing during the lunch break (without registration, duration: approx. 30 minutes)

03rd of June 2026, 12.30 p.m., meeting point Chile mural: Free drawing during the lunch break (without registration, duration: approx. 30 minutes)

From April 2026, BITS Space

organised by BITS

Whether it's drawing, video editing, information about AI or data security or crash courses of all kinds: BITS is once again offering a colourful mix of creative and informative events this summer. It's worth checking out!

Selected events:

AI in Everyday Use at University – Exchange, every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

Stop-Motion Crash Course, 18th of May 2026, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Ready to Record (Workshop), 21st of May 2026, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Data Security & Data Competence in Your Studies (talk), 11th of June 2026, 3 p.m.– 4 p.m.

Makerthon: Creativity With and Against AI, 16th of June 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

3D Printing for Beginners (workshop), 23rd of June 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Uhr

You can find all events here.

 

27th of May 2026, B2-203 (ZLL’s Teaching Lab)

Organised by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (ZLL)

The Lego®-playground offers students, teaching staff and all staff the opportunity to find creative solutions to problems, generate ideas and possible applications of interlocking bricks at university. Its underlying idea loosely builds on Lego® Serious Play®, however, besides following building instructions, it is also possible to simply build away.

11th of June 2026, 3 - 4 p.m., BITS Pool (B2-220)

organised by BITS

The talk "Datensicherheit & Datenkompetenz im Studium" ("Data Security & Data Literacy in University Studies") is aimed at students at the university. It will not only talk about data security at the university, but also which university services enable secure storage and sharing within and outside the university. It will also explain how your data needs to be protected, how to handle sensitive data and how to prevent data from being lost.

Registration is required to attend.

08th of July 2026 | 7.30 p.m. | Presence

organised by UniKino and the Communication Office

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026, at 7.30 p.m., the large staircase in front of the main building of Bielefeld University will be transformed into an open-air cinema. The programme includes the film "Die Wilden Hühner": Sprotte and her friends try to prevent her grandmother from slaughtering her chickens with wit and solidarity. In the process, the group of girls experience friendship, first love and rivalry with the "Pygmäen" gang of boys. Can they join forces to save the chickens?

Come along, bring blankets and a good mood and enjoy a summery evening at the cinema. Free admission!
The cinema evening is a cooperation between UniKino and the Communication Office.

08th of July 2026 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Presence

organised by the Graduate Centre

The Doctoral Candidates' Day is aimed at people from all subject areas and levels of experience within the doctoral phase. The full programme will be published soon.

Target group

Doctoral candidates (PhD students)
Academic co-workers who are interested in doing a doctorate and have not yet started Students who are considering doing a doctorate

 

More information will follow shortly.

30th of May to 19th of June 2026

CITY CYCLING starts again in 2026! The competition calls for municipalities to cycle as many kilometres as possible in a set 21-day timeframe. These are either tracked manually via Website or automatically via CITY CYCLING-app. But not only do municipalities face off against one another, but also local teams. To support the joint team of Bielefeld University and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, simply select the team “Universität Bielefeld und Hochschule Bielefeld“ in our municipality, hop on your bike and get cycling! Last year our campus’ cyclists managed to ride over 30 thousand kilometres and avoid almost five tons of CO2!

 

More information on CITY CYCLING in Bielefeld can be found on Bielefeld’s subpage.

17th of June 2026, 4.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m., B2-126

Organised by SKILLS

Exam-season is approaches, and you do not want to study all by yourself behind a desk? ZLL’s SKILLS-team offers an alternative with their “Walk & Talk – Actively learning for exams”. This event connects learning with movement and socializing. After an initial exchange about the topic in the workshop space, participants will get on a stroll of roughly 1.7 kilometres across the campus to test different learning methods. The workshop will be held in German.

Further information and registration can be found in the eKVV.

12th of June 2026, 3 to 5 pm, beach volleyball court

organised by University Sports Service Bielefeld

For the second year in a row, the beach volleyball tournament will take place on home court. A total of 36 players can register to form teams on site.

Click here to register: hsp.sport.uni-bielefeld.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Beachvolleyballturnier.html

1st of July 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the niche at the D-Zahn (to the X building)

organised by the TK Bielefeld Campus

One shot, one goal ... It's not just the World Cup that involves kicking. Football fans at the university can also kick the ball around and display their skills on the goal wall. The top scorer of the day gets to choose a football shirt of their choice.

 

11th of May 2026, from 4 p.m., Z-Building, Z0-130

organised by Students for Future Bielefeld

The Students For Future invite you to the climate café at Freiräumchen in the Z-building. In addition to coffee and tea, there will also be vegan cake in a cosy atmosphere. Foods and drinks are free, but the Students For Future kindly ask for small donations.

9th of June 2026, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Social Field

organised by Students For Future Bielefeld

From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. you may stroll around the Soziale Feld in a relaxed atmosphere and give clothes, books and decorations a new lease of life. The flea market is open to the public, but only students and employees of the university can register their stalls. The stall area is approximately 3 to 4 square metres and Students For Future does not charge a fee. To register, write an email to students.bielefeld@fridaysforfuture.is, preferably from the university email address or with proof that you are a student or employee of Bielefeld University.

organised by Campus in Balance

Due to climate change, heat grows into an increasing health risk in Germany. However, according to the initiators of the national “Hitzeaktionstag” [heat awareness day], the German public has insufficient knowledge on the dangers of heat as well as about measures on how to protect themselves or others. Besides the city of Bielefeld, Bielefeld University also participates in Hitzeaktionstag.

The health management, AGUS [Work-, Health and Environment Protection of Bielefeld University] and the Sustainability Office offer various join-in activities and information dealing with the topic of heat. In the following weeks, there are also lectures and workshops regarding heat directed at students and employees of Bielefeld University. Further information regarding these offers and registration for the lectures and workshops can be found here. General information on heat protection at Bielefeld University can be found on the heat portal.

Offers during Hitzeaktionstag:

• Frozen Yoghurt and Smoothies
• Wheel of Fortune with heat-related Giveaways
• Exhibition on UV-protective shirts and skin protection for certain occupations
• Visualisation of climate change since 1850

Workshops / lectures

For students and employees

23rd of June 2026, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. “Cooling Recipes for hot days – meal prep for office and lecture hall” (digital meal prep course)

1st of July 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Bubbly refreshers during breaks – Eating- and drinking habits in everyday work or university life as an energy boost against heat fatigue” (online lecture)

For employees only

2nd of July 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Soothing aromas regarding food and beverages – Bio-aromas and herbs for more energy in summer heat in the office” (on site workshop)

14th of July 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Soft wellness in summer heat – With mind-body-exercises and enjoyment focussed and healthy in everyday work” (on site workshop)

29th of May to 26th of June 2026, every Friday, 11 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. “Fresh and easy through everyday work in summer: Activating lymph and adapting thermally in heat and long sitting hours” (health seminar)

15th of July 2026

More information will follow shortly.

organised by the Sustainability Office

 

2nd - 5th of July 2026

After a successful first edition last year, the future festival „Think. Feel. Act.“ („Denken. Fühlen. Handeln.“) will take place again this summer. The festival is organised by AG 10 - Migration Pedagogy and Anti-Racist Criticism of the Faculty of Educational Science at Bielefeld University and Welthaus Bielefeld e.V.

This edition is primarily dedicated to the climate crisis and its consequences, such as wars, refugee migration and the increasing acceptance of inhumane policies, as well as the question of how these complex problems can be solved without creating more injustices.

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

More information will follow shortly