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University Experiment on a Sounding Rocket

Recently, the sounding rocket Maser-12 from the Esrange Space Center near the town of Kiruna in North West Sweden was launched for a six-minute flight to carry out experiments under conditions of zero gravity. One of the on-board... more »

New Foundation to Promote Climate and Environmental Research

Gerd-Rüdiger Kück, the University’s Director of Finance and Administration,

Education, research and development, responsibility for future generations, and the looming threat to our environment and climate – these are the topics that the newly founded Kellner and Stoll – Foundation for Climate and the... more »

Looking back on a special year!

Our 40th anniversary, entry into the final round of the Excellence Initiative, numerous awards for our scholars and scientists, success in the “Quality Pact for Teaching”, to mention just a few highlights: the year 2011 was a... more »

What makes teaching outstanding?

This year, for the 21st time, the “unifreunde” awarded the Berninghausen Prize. The prize is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement and exceptional commitment to academic teaching at the University of Bremen.... more »

Minute of Silence for the Victims of Neo-Nazis

The Bremen Senate has called upon the people of Bremen to observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims of right-wing extremist violence. The University of Bremen is to follow this appeal. The minute of silence will start... more »

Darwin in Concert

Combining science with music is a daring undertaking. The American composer Richard Einhorn has nevertheless taken up the challenge, featuring the life and work of Charles Darwin in his cantata “The Origin”. Under the direction... more »

Honorary Doctorate for U.K. Preuß

Legal scholar and political scientist, Professor Ulrich K. Preuß, is one of the most prominent builders of bridges between the two disciplines. The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Bremen has now awarded him an... more »

Civilian Clause Confirmed

At a session of the Academic Council held on 25th January 2012, the parliament of the University of Bremen voted to uphold the so-called civilian clause. The university parliament thus continues to honor the principles of the... more »

New Space Project – Fire at Will!

Working together with an international team of scientists, researchers at the University of Bremen are about to embark on a project in outer space. The project is rather like playing with fire, as the objective is to experiment... more »

The World is at Home Here!

As anyone who has travelled abroad will tell you – other countries, other customs! In awareness of this, the University of Bremen wants to help visiting scholars and scientists quickly acclimatize and feel at home when they come... more »

The Opinion of the Student Body Counts!

Who are our students? What aspects of studies are good or bad? What can the university do to remove barriers and improve studies? It is to find answers to these and similar questions that students are being asked to provide... more »

“The Slave Trade” Research Project

Aided by researchers from the university, 8th and 12th grade high-school students in Bremen are about to start a search for historical traces of colonial trade and slavery in their town. They are following the wisdom of... more »

The University and the City

From 12th January till 26th February 2012, the Haus der Wissenschaft will be hosting an exhibition of photos to mark the 40th anniversary of the University of Bremen. Student protests in front of the City Hall,... more »

Pre-school Children Wanted for Study!

Every year, more than 4,000 children start school in the Federal State of Bremen – a major step in their lives. But what do children need for good educational development? That is what researchers at the Center for Clinical... more »

Diabetes Researcher Awarded Important Prize for Medicine

Professor Kathrin Mädler explores new ways of treating the common complaint of diabetes – with success. The professor from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Bremen has been awarded the 2012 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig... more »

Scholz-Reiter designated Rector of University

The University of Bremen will get a new Rector. On 14th December 2011 the Academic Council of the University of Bremen elected Professor Bernd Scholz-Reiter as future Rector. In the second round of voting he received 14 of the 22... more »

Nine Million for University Teaching

“Research-based learning from the outset – heterogeneity as potential” (ForstA): That is the title of the winning application submitted by the University of Bremen within the context of a competitive call for proposals published... more »

Students Build Electric Racing Car

Hockenheimring – synonymous for tight bends, screeching engines, and tense excitement. For the 20 students belonging to the Bremergy teams at the University of Bremen, though, the name Hockenheimring has a very special “ring”... more »

Reward-winning: Innovative Bioceramics Bone Screw

The idea is almost too simple. Instead of using conventional metal or plastic screws in the treatment of cruciate ligament ruptures, in future it will be possible to use screws made out of bioceramics with bone-like properties.... more »

Info-meeting on “How attend University without Diploma”

A solid school education and vocational training are vital requirements for a successful career. This is not so much of a problem for high school graduates, who can usually choose freely between university studies and a good... more »