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Since the 2026 summer semester, Lee Chichester has held the assistant professorship in art history and aesthetic theory at the Institute of Art History, Film Studies, and Art Education (IKFK).

How can uninterrupted, comprehensive mobile network coverage be ensured in the context of automated driving, for example? The new 6G-Coverage project addresses this issue. The project involves ten partners from research and industry and is coordinated by the University of Bremen.

Business economist Dr. Johannes Voshaar has been admitted to the Mainz Academy of Sciences and Literature’s Young Academy program. His four-year membership in the Young Academy recognizes the researcher’s outstanding achievements to date.

Dr. Marie Saade and Dr. Julia Anna Matz discuss the collaboration between Bremen Early Career Research Development (BYRD) and the Graduate Academy at the University of Oldenburg, and talk about the programs offered by both universities to support researchers in the early stages of their careers.

How do employees evaluate their daily working lives at the university? A new staff survey on work and health aims to identify workplace stressors and resources. The results will inform measures to improve working conditions and strengthen employee well-being.

From August 3 to August 28, 2026, the Language Centre of the Universities in the Land of Bremen will welcome around 90 students from over 20 countries to the International Summer School. They are currently seeking local hosts to provide accommodation during this period.

Effective April 1, Jan Steffens assumed a professorship in inclusive education, focusing on emotional and social development and learning in challenging life circumstances.

The University of Oldenburg is set to acquire a unique research facility, as recommended by the German Science and Humanities Council. The NaviGate building has been designed for the study of animal navigation in realistic conditions.

Dr. Florence Schubotz from the University of Bremen and Dr. Michael Seidel from the University of Oldenburg are both organic geochemists and work together in the “The Ocean Floor” Cluster of Excellence. In the video from the “We are Connected” series, they talk about their research within the cluste

Professor David May of the University of Bremen and Dr Melanie Walther of the University of Oldenburg offer a glimpse into their research: Together, they work towards creating an environmentally and climate-friendly circular economy.

The University of Bremen is part of a research consortium examining China’s global role and whether the People’s Republic can be understood as a new form of empire. The eight projects in total analyze China’s influence in key areas of the global economy and politics.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funding the “AgriConnect: Global ICT Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture” project until December 2029. The project focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration between fields such as computer science, biology, and epidemiology.

Nursing scientist Karin Wolf-Ostermann from the University of Bremen and engineer Andreas Hein from the University of Oldenburg collaborate across campuses within the “Care Innovation Centre” project. Together, they are developing technical solutions to significantly reduce the workload of nursing p

Mental health issues are on the rise. Affected individuals face long wait times for therapy appointments. A new study from the University of Bremen examines how people can benefit even more from psychotherapy, for example through group therapy. Therapy slots are available for those interested.

In March 2026, geoscientist Sabine Kasten was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board for Natural Climate Protection (WBNK) by German Federal Minister for the Environment Carsten Schneider. In this role, she will advise the government.

Guided by questions of how research can better address societal challenges, and how differing perspectives can effectively brought together, the workshop “Transdiciplinary Research & Teaching” was held at the University of Bremen, and sparked strong interest among its participants.

Anne-Kathrin Guder (University of Bremen) and Franziska Gloeden (University of Oldenburg) discuss knowledge transfer, innovation, and startup support. Among other things, the two team leaders talk about how they aim to support entrepreneurs in the region through the hoi startup factory.

A new explainer video from the University of Bremen explains what anti-discrimination means, how it manifests itself in everyday situations, and what policies are in place at the University of Bremen. The video is now available on the university’s YouTube channel.

The University of Bremen’s certification as a family-friendly university has been re-confirmed by berufundfamilie Service GmbH. The certificate will be officially awarded to the University of Bremen in June.

Germany excels in research but lags in entrepreneurship. This innovation gap costs growth, jobs, and long-term competitiveness. To counteract this, a broad coalition of science, business, and startup support has joined forces to establish the hoi startup factory.