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Making economic policy decisions in uncertain times
Doctoral researchers from EPOC Network working on economic modelling coming together at a conference in Barcelona.
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The individualised chemistry of plants
Conference on the issue: What is the significance of plant chemodiversity in a shifting environment?
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Nanomembranes with pore molecules for efficient filtration
An international research collaboration with physicists from Bielefeld presents a new method for producing ultrathin nanomembranes in the Nature journal.
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How online rhetoric shapes and spreads messages
In online media, algorithms tend to display messages that generate more reactions. An upcoming symposium will explore the dynamics behind online rhetoric.
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Expert on behavior between birds conducts research in Bielefeld
Alexander von Humboldt Research Award Winner Mark E. Hauber as Guest
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Uncertainty as a tool to engage people
How do social groups use and instrumentalize uncertainty in conflicts? Researchers in Bielefeld are concerned about this.
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European University: NEOLAiA participates in 2023
Network to improve and strengthen application for 2023. Bielefeld is one of nine consortium members
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Using smart sensor technology to monitor hearts on the ISS space station
Medical School OWL working on study in outer space
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Understanding AI
Researchers from Bielefeld University are working on artificial intelligence that arrives at explanations in dialogue with humans. Professor Britta Wrede and Professor Philipp Cimiano present use cases for this technology.
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At home at the university
Ahin Hassaf fled Syria and is now studying at Bielefeld University. Hers is a story of a new beginning, including a surprising decision, and a scholarship that made things a lot easier.
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‘Time pressure turns us into zombies for a moment’
The psychologist Dr Christian Poth from the CITEC institute identified a condition that causes people to act against their intentions.
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Making drug interactions in the liver visible
New EU project seeks to develop a microscopy system for liver cultures and accompanying imaging methods. It is headed by Prof. Dr. Thomas Huser from the Faculty of Physics.
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How it happens that humans and animals individualize
The JICE Institute and the InChangE network focus on the role of individualization in changing environments. Four academics report on their research.
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‘Mismatch between measures and case numbers’
‘The widespread lifting of coronavirus protection measures could have unforeseeable consequences,’ says epidemiologist Professor Oliver Razum, MD, of Bielefeld University. In our interview, the public health scientist explains why he […]
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‘A nuclear war must be avoided at all costs.’
Professor Dr Véronique Zanetti on the question of humanitarian intervention in the Ukraine war.
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‘Putin is distorting history for his own ends’
Interview on Ukraine war with Professor Dr Frank Grüner, professor of Eastern European history.
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Making water supply sustainable
The number of people living in cities is growing. This makes the supply of drinking water more difficult—and calls for new smart technologies.
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‘We need to know where more violence is brewing’
Conflict researcher Dr. Andreas Zick advocates for a new European peace architecture.
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Sports hall becomes emergency accommodation for refugees
Support for refugees from Ukraine
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Statement of the Rectorate on the war in Ukraine
The Rectorate of Bielefeld University takes a stand on the war in Ukraine.
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Tarnung oder Kommunikation: Wozu Vögel ihren Geruch nutzen
Biolog*innen untersuchten, wozu Veränderungen des Bürzelöls dienen.
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Seeing through blood with a microscope
Research network develops technology to fight bacterial contamination
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Cell division in microalgae: mitosis revealed in detail
Bielefeld University researchers identify cell structures involved
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Study on migration background and health literacy
First comprehensive survey of first-generation migrants and subsequent generations
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