60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/history-1/50years/events/50-reasons-why/kultur-vor-ort The page presents in the context of the exhibition 50 reasons WHY on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the University of Bremen, the site presents individual areas that have decisively shaped the University of Bremen over the past 50 years. en University of Bremen Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:30:21 +0200 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:30:21 +0200 University of Bremen content-364540 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:41:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/history-1/50years/events/50-reasons-why/kultur-vor-ort#c364540 <p><strong>HERE’S WHY</strong> – Gröpelingen is a multinational neighborhood and a place where people have dreams in 120 different languages. In Gröpelingen, we say that “participation creates perspectives”. It is impossible for there to be “too many cooks in the kitchen”. We are interested in how we can overcome barriers that discourage people from getting socially or artistically involved, from exploring creative potential regardless of age, background, or gender; and from taking a stand for their neighborhood and themselves. Professor Johannes Beck, a co-founder of the University of Bremen, always said that neighborhoods provide an education. We learn here every day.</p> Content content-364541 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:41:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/history-1/50years/events/50-reasons-why/kultur-vor-ort#c364541 <p><strong>HERE’S WHY</strong> – Many people with an academic education are involved in Kultur Vor Ort, and many of them are from the University of Bremen. Some remain loyal to us for decades, while others come across us and get a taste of things before moving on. Julian Elbers and Henrieke Neelen just graduated with bachelor’s degrees from the University of Bremen. They are running a seminar that works with students to develop and implement a program for the “Global Neighborhoods” open-air theater in summer 2021. </p> Content