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Transfer-Oriented Research for Practical Purposes

The Competence and Research Unit for Intervening in, Preventing of and Coming to terms with Abuse of Power and Sexualized Violence (the “IPA Hub”) will begin its work in the Department of Moral Theology at the University of Bonn’s Faculty of Catholic Theology on May 1, 2025. It will engage in interdisciplinary cooperation and with networks of partners in Germany and abroad from academia, the private sector, the Church and society to tackle key challenges posed by the abuse of power and sexualized violence in transfer-oriented research and make its findings accessible on a practical level.

Postdoc Day 2025 – The Broad Spectrum of Bonn’s Science Landscape

PhD – and then what? Germany’s research landscape includes a wide variety of institutions, ranging from universities and universities of applied sciences to world-renowned research centers. The Postdoc Day 2025 on Thursday, April 3, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - 18.00 p.m. offers postdocs and PhD candidates in the final phase of their doctoral studies a unique opportunity: you can explore the work of numerous non-university research institutions that are members of the Bonn Research Alliance (BORA). These institutions will introduce themselves at a “market of opportunities” and through short presentations. Additionally, many service units of the University of Bonn will showcase their support services for early-career researchers.

"Science needs facts, not emotions"

Climate change threatens the existence of many people and ecosystems. In view of the scientific findings, many researchers are also worried about the future. Should they talk openly about their feelings? In the new episode of the Hypothesis Podcast, climate researcher Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper from the Department of Development Geography at the University of Bonn discusses the thesis “Science needs facts, not emotions” with host Denis Nasser. This episode is in English.

Modern Study Hall and Lounge

The Chemistry Department Library reopened in late February of 2025 upon completion of extensive modernization and interior design work. The library has been transformed into a contemporary learning space that meets the needs of today’s students. Along with its books and journals, the library now offers some 65 variously configured individual and group workstations equipped with modern technology.

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Events

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

Studying as a Degree Seeking International Student

https://uni-bonn.zoom-x.d...

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

As a new international student, you will learn many important things about your studies from the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service (ZSB) in this ...

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

Information Event on Health Insurance in Germany

Zoom/ Conference Room, ...

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

This information event will give you all the important answers to questions related to the German health care system and its contributions, (European) health ...

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

Gründungsstammtisch

DIGITALHUB, Am ...

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Du spielst mit dem Gedanken ein Start-up zu gründen? Du hast bereits gegründet und kannst erste Erfahrungen teilen? Suchst du vielleicht noch nach dem ...

Thursday Mar 13, 2025

Yes, I can! My skills in the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts

Poppelsdorfer Allee 49, ...

09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

What competences do you gain during your studies and what skills characterize you as a student of the faculty of arts and humanities? What other skills can you ...