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Sociology congress: five days of discussion on polarization
Some 2500 researchers convening at Bielefeld University to discuss current societal challenges at the 41st Congress of the German Sociological Association.
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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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What gender identity means for everyday life
During Pride Month June, the focus is on issues facing the LGBTQI* community. The university studies these issues all year round.
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‘Making healthcare more equitable for refugees’
Millions of people have fled because of the war in Ukraine. Interview with health scientist Professor Oliver Razum, MD, on medical care for refugees.
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‘Putin and Kirill benefit from mutual legitimation’
Interview with Dr Leif Seibert on the role of religions in the Ukraine war
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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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Research Centre ‘Practices of Comparing’ extended
German Research Foundation (DFG) supports network with 11.9 million euros in funding
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Bielefeld and Paderborn Universities found joint institute
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Institute (JAII) will conduct research into human-centred technology suitable for everyday use.
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Hard work and East Westphalian frugality
She is one of Europe’s best young academics and has been awarded a research grant of 1.5 million euros. Nonetheless, anthropologist Minh Nguyen is a humble person.
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What happens when algorithms predict the future?
Sociology professor Dr Elena Esposito is studying the effects of algorhitmic predictions on society with an ERC Advanced Grant.
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