Stands

How exactly do we gain new insights from data? The University of Bremen’s Data Science Center supports researchers from all disciplines in collecting, analyzing, and sustainably utilizing data. At our stand, we provide insights into current data-driven research projects, introduce modern data science methods, and demonstrate why data literacy plays a key role in science and society today. Small interactive elements also invite visitors to gain a clear understanding of the importance of data for research and everyday life. Come by and see how numbers turn into knowledge.

Discover. Try. Be amazed. Mathematics and Computer Science at the Faculty 3 Stand What does a robot have to do with team spirit? Why are route planning and scheduling such challenging mental tasks? And how can math actually be fun? These are precisely the things you can experience at the Faculty 3 (Mathematics/Computer Science) stand. Rather than dry formulas, the focus is on curiosity, creativity, and getting involved. Whether young or old, everyone is invited to experience math and computer science in a whole new way: fun, surprising, and hands on. A Math Scavenger Hunt on Campus What do math and fun have in common? They belong together, and that is what we want to show you with our Math Rally! In this Math Rally, you will take a tour of part of the university campus, solving interesting puzzles and completing challenges along the way. Curiosity, experimentation, and quick thinking are key! The tour is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, available in both German and English, and suitable for all age groups, although younger children must be accompanied by their parents. The start and finish are at the Faculty 3 (Mathematics/Computer Science) stand. The rally can be started at any time and can also be paused and resumed later. Alice in the Wonderland of Combinatorics In Wonderland, nothing is quite what it seems – and that is exactly how it is with combinatorics. Inspired by the sense of wonder found in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, our interactive exhibits invite visitors to explore new ways of thinking. How many ways are there, actually, to dye things? How do you find the shortest route between many locations – the famous “traveling salesman problem”? And how do you schedule workflows so that everything fits together perfectly? Here, ideas are explored, combined, discarded, and reimagined. Through a bit of play, you see how mathematics helps solve complex problems – from delivery routes and tournament schedules to intelligent computer systems. Math quiz – taking it is definitely encouraged! If you feel up for a spontaneous challenge, why not try our digital math quiz? On the screen, you will find tricky questions, little brain teasers, and surprising challenges. Whether alone or together, here you can puzzle over problems, laugh, and perhaps even be amazed at just how much mathematical thinking we all have within us. Robot soccer – high tech on the field Soccer is all about teamwork, strategy, and quick reflexes. Players must keep an eye on the field, control the ball, assess their opponents, and pass or shoot at the right moment. These same challenges apply to robots, too – in fact especially so. The B-Human robot soccer team from the University of Bremen and the DFKI are showcasing the latest research at Open Campus – this year with new, even more powerful robots. In the glass area at the entrance to the MZH Building, visitors can watch live as computer science, robotics, and artificial intelligence work together to enable robots to play soccer on their own – seeing, deciding, and reacting. Stop by. Join in. See a new side of mathematics. Our stand and activities invite you to ask questions, try things out, and experience academia up close. After all, mathematics and computer science are not just subjects of study – they are tools for understanding and shaping our world.

Formula Student is one of the largest intercollegiate engineering competitions in the world. The disciplines cover not only engineering degree programs but also other faculties such as management and computer science. The association Bremergy e.V. is the local Formula Student club in Bremen. Its roughly 50 members build an electric race car every year and compete with it in international Formula Student events. In doing so, members gain valuable practical experience alongside their studies and actively conduct interdisciplinary research on future technologies across various subjects and degree programs.

Noerdman is a comic about academia, technology, and everyday (university) life. It explores common ways of thinking, misunderstandings, and digital topics in short comic strips. The stories combine factual topics with dry humor. An offering for anyone interested in research, logic, and university life.

U Bremen Research Alliance – Research to Discover and Get Involved At the U Bremen Research Alliance’s joint stand, visitors can experience the diversity of Bremen’s cutting-edge research, from the deep sea to outer space. The University of Bremen and leading research institutes from the Fraunhofer, Leibniz, and Max Planck Institutes and other scientific organizations demonstrate how interdisciplinary research is developing solutions to the challenges of our time. The following institutions from the U Bremen Research Alliance are represented at Open Campus: German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering (IWT), Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT). Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology (MPI-MM), Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS, German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven (DSM), and DataNord – Interdisciplinary Data Competence Center for the Bremen Region. Visitors can experience research up close: The ZMT invites you to dive into tropical coastal ecosystems with a virtual-reality coral reef game, offering insights into marine research and research diving. There will also be exciting hands-on activities for children. The Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology is demonstrating how researchers use an eDNA filtration device to detect genetic traces of marine life in water samples. The IWT is showcasing workpieces and components from current research projects that demonstrate how modern materials research is increasing the performance and sustainability of metals. At the German Maritime Museum, exhibits, hands-on activities, and a lecture offer insights into the REMARCO research project, which focuses on World War II ordnance still lying on the seabed. BIPS is presenting research on disease prevention as well as the projects “Guardians of the Hedgehog” (citizen science for hedgehog conservation and a One Health approach) and “NFDI4Health,” which aims to improve the use of health data. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS, visitors can use a scaled-down model of an MRI scanner to see how modern medical imaging works. DFKI Bremen is showcasing the work of its Robotics Innovation Center and Cyber-Physical Systems research divisions in a series of videos, ranging from autonomous robots for space exploration and underwater research to secure, connected technical systems for everyday life and industry. DataNord also provides information through training, advice, and networking related to data literacy in research. Hands-on activities, exhibits, discussions with researchers, and fascinating insights into academic and career pathways make the stand a meeting point for anyone curious about science.

What is being studied in the field of Public Health at the University of Bremen? And where do I see the results of this research in day-to-day life? In an exhibition at our stand, we use various examples to show how the research conducted by the Public Health scientists moves beyond the university and impacts different areas of our lives.

At the stand for the University of Bremen’s Accessible Higher Education Initiative (Initiative Barrierearmes Studieren – BaS), visitors can learn about full accessibility in everyday student life. BaS advocates for making higher education accessible and equitable, and speaks on behalf of students with chronic illnesses or disabilities. In addition, the initiative advocates for students who face other forms of discrimination, protecting other aspects of diversity. The stand presents the common barriers students face and highlights ways to overcome them. Visitors have the opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and engage with the initiative. The aim of the stand is to raise awareness of structural barriers in higher education and to highlight the support and counseling services offered by BaS.

The Bremen Initiative to Foster Early Childhood Development (BRISE) studies the effects of early childhood development from pregnancy through the first year of elementary school. The aim of the study is to identify strategies that give all children a good start in school education and to support long-term measures to improve educational equity. During Open Campus, we offer quizzes and skill-based activities for preschool-aged children.

University of Bremen Career Center Information Stand

Welcome to the joint stand of the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Offices! One of the University of Bremen’s key objectives is to “achieve equal opportunities and counter discrimination.” We advise university leadership on the implementation of measures to create an environment that is gender-equitable and conscious of diversity. For students and researchers interested in pursuing a PhD, we offer extensive services focused on gender-equitable human resource development. We make our expertise available to the entire university and collaborate in a variety of ways with colleagues in administration and academia. What does that mean specifically? Come on by – we look forward to talking with you!

The University of Bremen is not just a place of learning for students and early-career researchers. It also trains approximately 80 young people each year in various vocational fields. There is a wide range of future-oriented apprenticeship programs in the fields of laboratory work, skilled trades, services, and computer science. At the University of Bremen, young people receive the ideal preparation for their future careers. Our apprentices and our training coordinator, Silke Heinrich, at the apprenticeship stand are happy to provide information to anyone interested and are available to answer questions.

A flight to Mars takes about six months in the best-case scenario. In addition, launches from Earth are only possible about once every 26 months. So if something has been forgotten or broken, it is a very long time to wait for a replacement. In addition, the environment on Mars is characterized by scarce resources, temperatures ranging from –150 to 30 degrees Celsius, and an absence of fossil fuels. That means if we want to live on Mars one day, we will need to be able to manufacture materials and components locally and fit for purpose. With the Martian Mindset, we are exploring how material extraction, processing, and the production of components might look on Mars. Join us on a journey to Mars and discover what we can learn there for sustainability on Earth.

The Faculty of Biology and Chemistry combines high-quality teaching with hands-on education and cutting-edge research. Here, curiosity meets high tech, research meets application, and … you? You meet your future. Our research spans everything from the fundamentals of life to applications in agriculture, environmental protection, and medicine. Our diverse range of degree programs offers numerous specializations at the bachelor’s and master’s levels: biochemistry and molecular biology, ecology, marine biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and chemistry! We will show you our degree programs and training pathways, from the basics to specialized tracks, whether a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or hands-on vocational training. And after that? Our graduates work in the fields shaping the future: in science and research, industry and technology, the environment and sustainability, medicine and pharmacy, and analytics and quality management.

The Faculty of Educational Sciences addresses issues related to education and learning in schools and other places of education. Visitors are invited to a presentation, to guided tours of selected teaching and study spaces, and to small hands-on activities to spark a conversation about the schools and education of today and tomorrow. At our stand, you can also find information about our broad range of offered study programs.

How well do you know the world of work? Spin the wheel of fortune and test your knowledge! At the joint stand of the Institute for Labour and Economy (iaw) and Center of Labor and Politics (zap), visitors can playfully explore key topics related to the world of work – from employee participation and political education to the changing nature of work and the living and working conditions of employees. You will learn about two special bodies at the University of Bremen that conduct research, provide counseling, and develop educational programs in close collaboration with the Bremen Chamber of Labour. While zap focuses on education, employee co-determination, and labor policy in its research and teaching, iaw develops academic analyses and concepts for shaping the world of work and advises policymakers and practitioners. There is a wheel of fortune featuring trivia questions for adults and children and everyone is invited to join in – to see how science and society are shaping the future of work together.

We support teaching staff members at the University of Bremen in designing and enhancing high-quality teaching. To that end, we offer a certificate program, workshops, counseling, and discussion forums on current topics in teaching and learning, as well as on the University of Bremen’s academic profile. In addition, we facilitate educational innovation, provide advice about funding opportunities, and assist degree program coordinators in further developing their curricula.

Feel like getting some exercise? At our university, you can flexibly adjust your sports schedule each semester and participate in sports indoors and outdoors all year round, directly on campus or in the Bremen city area. What is special about university sports is that the sports classes include both students and external participants. There is a wide variety of sports on offer: flag football, yoga, volleyball, and simple gym workouts. We offer attractive courses suitable for both beginners and advanced learners. You can find all the information about university sports on our website at www.uni-bremen.de/hospo. We look forward to seeing you.

The International Office team serves as a point of contact for students, staff, and researchers and supports the University of Bremen in its international endeavors. This year, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Office and, at the same time, 40 years of international exchange. At our stand, you can find information about global mobility opportunities, our activities, and the services and support we offer. Get to know us, ask your questions, and discover just how well connected the University of Bremen is internationally!

The Academy of Continuing Education is the point of contact for all questions regarding further academic training at the University of Bremen. We offer comprehensive further training programs for working professionals and seniors.

The Centre for Teacher Education and Educational Research (ZfLB) is responsible for teacher education at the University of Bremen. The ZfLB (www.uni-bremen.de/zflb) is an academic institution at the University of Bremen which coordinates the first phase of teacher training in cooperation with the relevant faculties. The ZfLB collaborates with other teacher education institutions (in the state of Bremen and beyond) and works to further develop teacher education in various contexts. Learn more about becoming a teacher in Bremen!

Discover how the Center for Multimedia in Teaching (Zentrum für Multimedia in der Lehre – ZMML) helps the University of Bremen achieve a comprehensive approach to digital teaching, learning, and assessment – from planning to implementation. We support all teaching staff members and students with a comprehensive range of services: from the learning platform and media production (e.g., lecture recordings, videos, podcasts) to electronic exams as well as advice on media-based teaching methods, multimedia study spaces, and hybrid teaching approaches. In addition, we offer numerous open online courses that anyone, including those outside the university, can access at any time from anywhere. Drawing on our experience from numerous e-learning projects and working closely with university partners, we respond flexibly to new developments and needs, such as in the area of AI-supported teaching and learning methods. You are most welcome to get to know us!

How clean is our air, and how is our climate changing? Satellites monitor our atmosphere every day. They measure air pollution and greenhouse gases from transportation, industry, fires, and agriculture – worldwide and in high resolution. This data helps researchers understand how our environment is changing and how we can better protect our climate and health.

The goal of the MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes is to conduct systems-oriented research and development of materials and processes for applications in the fields of mobility and energy, with the aim of a sustainable future. Through our research across all disciplines of the natural and engineering sciences, as well as mathematics, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between the processes, properties, and performance of materials. MAPEX brings together the expertise of more than 1,000 academic and technical staff members, a good half of whom are working on their doctorates. The principal investigators, associate investigators, and early-career investigators come from five different faculties at the University of Bremen and six nonuniversity research institutes located on the university campus. The MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes was founded in 2014 with the aim of establishing a network of expertise in the fields of materials science, materials engineering, and materials processing; applying for and carrying out externally funded projects; and supporting collaborative academic activities by early-career researchers. In addition, MAPEX supports interdisciplinary doctoral education and the joint procurement and usage of academic equipment, and offers researchers an environment characterized by equal opportunities, diversity, and family-friendliness, all in accordance with the highest international standards.

invent. ignite. inspire. – the slogan of Matena innovate! Center stands for a commitment not only to think about research, but also to set it in motion. As a nonprofit, incorporated company affiliated with the University of Bremen, Matena sees itself as a bridge between academia and industry with a clear focus on application potential, market needs, and industrial commercialization. With support from the Hamburg-based Joachim Herz Foundation, the center creates structures that enable excellent research to give rise to marketable innovations. Academic excellence alone is not enough: The key factor is whether an idea addresses a real industrial need and can be implemented in a commercially viable manner. Matena therefore connects researchers and companies in a targeted way, identifies relevant fields of application, assesses market potential, and collaboratively develops concrete strategies for commercialization and implementation. A particular focus is placed on collaboration with the MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes and the university’s Cluster of Excellence “The Martian Mindset.” The goal is to provide structured support for research with clear industrial potential, guiding it toward practical application and value creation. Through the Matena Innovation Challenges, the center offers a clear, solution-oriented format for knowledge transfer: Companies bring specific technological challenges or development needs to the table. These are then communicated to specific researchers and students so that practical solutions can be developed to address real-world industry needs. This is how new cooperation is established – based on a tangible market need. Come visit us and find out: - how invention is made into innovation; - how companies gain access to academic excellence and up-and-coming talent; - and how knowledge transfer can be structured so that knowledge makes a real impact.

The Faculty of Law is introducing itself along with its institutes and facilities. It is offering a presentation of the “wildLIFEcrime” project (https://wildlifecrime.info), in which the Research Center for Animal Law and Animal Welfare is participating.

Collaborative Research Centre 1342 “Global Dynamics of Social Policy” is a consortium of eight research institutes. We analyze development trends, with a particular focus on the political, social, and economic impacts of government social policies worldwide. This breaks with the traditional OECD-centric approach and fully incorporates the Global South into the analysis. At the Bremen branch of the Research Institute Social Cohesion (FGZ), we study social, cultural, and political inequalities and examine how social cohesion is fostered through various social practices and processes. We combine our research with innovative knowledge transfer formats to engage society and policymakers in a dialogue based on academic findings.

SOCIUM is the only social science research institute in Germany that examines issues of inequality and social policy as well as their social and political interrelationships, from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. The area of focus is interdisciplinary research into the social, economic, political, cultural, organizational, legal, historical, and socio-medical conditions and consequences of social inequality and government social policy, as well as their interrelationships. This research is primarily conducted within the fields of sociology, political science, public health, economics, and law. The Qualiservice Research Data Center at the University of Bremen (https://www.qualiservice.org/en/) is the only research data infrastructure in Germany that collects sensitive (personally identifiable) qualitative research data – regardless of the research topic or discipline – and makes it available for academic reuse in research and teaching. Qualiservice archives a full range of qualitative data, including interview data, observation logs, field notes, and audio, image, and video material. This extensive dataset documents people’s experiences, perspectives, and practices, as well as their lived environments, and offers unique opportunities for analyzing diversity and social change as well as for evidence-based policy advice. Qualiservice advises researchers on research data management (RDM) and works with them to further develop the necessary infrastructure.

A library is more than just books! At the State and University Library Bremen stand, we offer a welcoming atmosphere and informative conversations where you can learn a lot about the library. Come by and take a look – we look forward to seeing many visitors.

The HERE AHEAD Academy offers preparatory programs for prospective international students, whether or not they are refugees. Receiving language courses and academic preparation makes it easier to begin a degree program at universities in the state of Bremen. Prospective students who are required to complete a preparatory course take their admission exam at the academy and can then begin their studies at a university in the state of Bremen. Accompanying mentoring sessions address questions about academic life in Germany and the quirks of German culture. 

Find more information at www.aheadbremen.de or on Instagram @hereahead

The Administrative Department for Student Affairs provides information and advice on the offered study programs and study opportunities available at the University of Bremen. Activities organized by and involving university students are designed to give prospective students a glimpse into campus life and guide them with their choice of studies.

With clearly defined goals and programs based on a broad understanding of knowledge transfer, we at UniTransfer are implementing the university’s third mission. We take a science-based and society-oriented approach with a focus on the challenges and issues of our time. We support all members of the university, especially researchers, in their knowledge transfer activities and help raise the awareness of these activities. We are easily accessible points of contact for representatives from the business, social, and political sectors.

The university archive is a central facility of the University of Bremen. It preserves historical documents and sources relating to the history of the institution and the people who studied and worked here. It has the aim of documenting the university's development in an authentic, diverse, and transparent manner. On Open Campus Day, we will be sharing information about our work, presenting our digital documentation, selected archival materials, and an interview project on the history of the university.

Here you can find official university merchandise, from mugs to T-shirts.

The Virtual Academy of Sustainability (VAN) is an academic institution of the University of Bremen. Since 2011, it has been a free, open educational resource (OER) offering an innovative online course program in the field of sustainability to universities across Germany. The goal is to integrate sustainability issues into university teaching and embed them in the curriculum. VAN develops digital learning formats and research-based courses in the digital space. It promotes the transfer of research findings to the business sector, society, and the political arena through partnerships and practical continuing education programs. Students can study sustainability-related content for free from anywhere, take exams at partner universities, and earn ECTS credits. Universities can join the VAN partner network to strengthen the integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into their degree programs. VAN continuously updates its offerings to reflect the latest developments in sustainability discourse and to enable students to actively participate in sustainable transformation. In addition, VAN coordinates the new BRENA sustainability certificate. Students at all universities in Bremen can familiarize themselves with the fundamentals and principles of sustainable development during their studies. The knowledge they gain is documented and recognized as an additional qualification alongside their studies, for which they receive a certificate. To this end, selected courses that are from the existing offered study programs and related to sustainability are being made available for the certificate program, with the aim of facilitating interdisciplinary and, in the future, cross-institutional learning. The project is funded by the Senator for the Environment, Climate, and Science as part of the Climate Protection Action Plan and is coordinated by the Virtual Academy of Sustainability in collaboration with universities in Bremen and Bremerhaven.

A wide range of language learning opportunities at the University of Bremen: In addition to German, Spanish, French, English, and Italian, many other languages are available to choose from such as Polish, Russian, and Korean. There are 22 languages in total.

The University of Bremen is part of YUFE! Together with nine other European universities and two nonuniversity partners, we are working toward a goal of establishing an open and inclusive European university. The YUFE program offers students and university staff opportunities across Europe to further their development in education, research, and their careers. Lifelong learning and local initiatives, such as volunteering, helps build important connections within the city and the region. 

In addition to the University of Bremen, the following universities are part of YUFE: Maastricht University (Netherlands), Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland), Carlos III University of Madrid (Spain), the University of Antwerp (Belgium), the University of Cyprus, the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Essex (United Kingdom), the University of Rijeka (Croatia), and Sorbonne Nouvelle University (France). Come visit us at the YUFE stand – we look forward to meeting you!

The Centre for Media, Communication, and Information Research (Zentrum für Medien-, Kommunikations- und Informationsforschung – ZeMKI) is one of seven Central Research Units at the University of Bremen and ranks among the leading European institutions researching issues related to change in media and communications, at the intersection of the humanities and social sciences on the one hand and the engineering sciences on the other. ZeMKI coordinates the international research group “Communicative AI,” among others.

[Translate to English:] Erhalten Sie Einblicke in unsere Forschungsschwerpunkte und Studienprogramme. Unser Angebot am Stand richtet sich vor allem an Kinder, die bei uns spielerisch erfahren können was sich hinter Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik verbirgt. 
Auch Erwachsene sind natürlich herzlich willkommen!

[Translate to English:] Transfer im Fokus: Wir forschen für und mit Gesellschaft, fächerübergreifend und in Kooperation mit nichtwissenschaftlichen Partner:innen, um aktuelle Herausforderungen zu ergründen und gemeinsam Lösungen zu entwickeln.