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‘Out of the spheres of the private and the moral’
Social anthropologist Minh Nguyen analyses how care is organized under market socialism. Care, she states, must be analysed as public and political.
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When researchers have to pay for their publications
New project investigates the extent to which publishers’ new business models influence the evaluation of research. The interdisciplinary research is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation.
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The Sounds of Science
A workshop at the university’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) is working on sonification as a new way of presenting data.
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Top ERC funding in the millions for four researchers
The European Research Council has announced the awardees of the new Consolidator Grants. In Germany, Bielefeld University is one of the most successful in acquiring grants this time.
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When labour markets cross national borders
The German Research Foundation is funding a new Research Training Group. It investigates how cross-border labour markets are embedded in their own network of transnational organizations, infrastructures, and institutions.
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Action plan for better data on migration and health
Health data on migrants and refugees is incompletely recorded in European countries. This is shown by Bielefeld Professor Dr Kayvan Bozorgmehr and his co-authors in a new study.
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The Ukrainian Past and Present at German Universities
Academics at Bielefeld University are dealing with the war in Ukraine in different ways. We provide updates on this.
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Using trust to counter uncertainty
Professor Dr Martin Kroh is studying social cohesion in uncertain times.
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How people make decisions in the face of radical uncertainty
The economist and psychologist Professor Dr Tuckett will visit Bielefeld to deliver an ‘Uncertainty Talk.’ He sees narratives as essential tools for making consequential decisions.
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‘The EU has responded to crises with deeper integration’
Dr Andreas Vasilache, political scientist and professor of European Studies, explains the role of the EU in the campaign against the Russian invasion
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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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