The Startchancen programme, which is funded by the federal and state governments to the tune of 20 billion euros over ten years and was launched on 1 August, aims to take a pioneering approach to decouple educational success from social background and ensure greater equality of opportunity.

In the winter semester 2024/25, students at Paderborn University can register for the new sustainability module ‘UPB for Future’ for the first time, regardless of subject and semester.

Ceremonial acceptance into the ‘NRWTalente - Region OWL’ scholarship programme at Paderborn University

The series of events, which starts on Thursday, 9 October, offers teachers and students the opportunity to deal with teaching-related topics in short workshops

Since this winter semester 2024/25, Paderborn University has been providing student ID cards in digital form via the UPB app. The ID card function for staff is currently still in the test phase, but activation is also planned for the near future.

The Margarete Schrader Prize for Literature is the only major literary prize in Germany to be awarded by a university.

Prof Dr Norbert Otto Eke, researcher at Paderborn University, has been elected Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the NRW state government for the award of the title ‘Professor’ until the end of March 2026.

In addition to classics such as notepads, pens, T-shirts and hoodies, the range also includes new products such as insulated drinking bottles, belt pouches and 6-in-1 charging cables.

Award for Special Achievements in the Natural Sciences

The 52nd issue of Blickfang is all about sport in its various facets.

The regular application deadline for the 2024/25 winter semester at Paderborn University ends on Saturday, 21 September. This semester, however, there is also the opportunity for last-minute prospective students to apply for admission-free degree programmes until 15 October.