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Freely accessible educational resources open up new perspectives in teacher training

A common "culture of sharing" with OER materials

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New research project on the systematic development and improvement of open access culture in the science system

A new research project has been launched at Paderborn University with the aim of systematically improving the open access culture (OA) at universities throughout Germany. Free access to research results and data offers numerous advantages not only for academics, but also for interested parties worldwide. Paderborn University is being used as a case study in the project, which is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research…

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Multilingualism in studies: Paderborn University sets a good example

In order to provide attractive and internationally compatible study conditions, foreign and multilingual courses are common practice.

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First large-scale study on music festivals in Germany

The experts from the transdisciplinary research centre "C:POP. Transdisciplinary Research Centre for Popular Music Cultures and Creative Economies" of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Paderborn University were commissioned with the scientific implementation of the study.

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Photo (Paderborn University, Patrick Pollmeier): The graduates and the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities celebrate the successful graduation.

Certificates and awards for graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Closing ceremony with 300 guests

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42nd Paderborn Guest Lectureship for Writers: Jan Wagner comes to Paderborn University

In the winter semester 2023/24, the poet and essayist Jan Wagner will take over the 42nd Paderborn Guest Lectureship for Writers.

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Close to history in Ypres: Paderborn students explore places of remembrance of the First World War

The Paderborn Faculty of Arts and Humanities regularly offers its students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of history and the culture of remembrance

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10 years of diversity in the classroom: Paderborn project celebrates anniversary

"Vielfalt stärken" is a benefit for the region

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Multifaceted programme for prospective students at "Uni Underground"

The pop-up event "Uni Underground", organised by the faculties of Paderborn University, gave pupils from the region the opportunity to get a taste of university life for three days.

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Prof. Dieter Gorny fills fourth "Paderborn Pop Lectureship"

The fourth "Paderborn Pop Lectureship" will be held in the winter semester 2023/24 by media manager and Grimme award winner Prof. Dieter Gorny.

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Paderborn University mourns Jean-Paul Couasnon (1943 to 2023) and honours his achievements

Jean-Paul Couasnon passed away on 8 November at the age of 80. As a great friend of the "franco allemand", he showed exceptional commitment to Franco-German relations from an early age, particularly to the twinning of the cities of Le Mans and Paderborn.

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Photo (Thorsten Hübner): More than 1,400 amateur music theatres are listed in the database, which was developed by researchers, music and theatre educators and students at Paderborn University.

Paderborn music theatre experts develop new database on amateur music theatre in German-speaking countries

Musicals, operas, operettas or revues - more than 1,400 amateur music theatres (AMT) provide entertainment with their performances in the German-speaking cultural area. In a new database on AMT, interested parties can now find all the information they need at a glance.

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On World Science Day: "Science communication is becoming a more challenging task for researchers"

Interview with Prof Dr Katharina Rohlfing and Prof Dr Britta Wrede

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Transitions in the subject area of philosophy

Change in the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Cultural Studies.

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New Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities as of WS 2023/24

With the filling of the last Vice-Dean's office in the Faculty Council on 18 October, the new Dean's Office of the Faculty of Cultural Studies is complete for the term 2023 to 2027 and has taken up its official duties.

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