Young researchers from Germany are active in research around the world. However, their expertise also continues to make them attractive to German institutes and universities. That is why the German Academic International Network (GAIN) invites German academics in the U.S. to a special conference every year. There, they can learn about career opportunities in Germany. Sylvia Hils, a staff member of the BeProf@BHV project, was on site this year to promote the career path toward a professorship at universities of applied sciences at the booth of the Hochschulallianz für den Mittelstand.
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Democracy as a Living Process
What is democracy? What does freedom mean? What role do human rights play? About 60 students from Bremen University of Applied Sciences (HSB), Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, and numerous international students explored these and other questions as part of the “Project: Democracy.” Visitors can view their findings at the Citizens’ Festival at Bremen City Hall. The exhibition will be on display in the ballroom as part of the “Open City Hall” event on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and will be accessible to participants of guided tours. Following this, the exhibition is scheduled to be shown at various locations in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
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The German Informatics Society (GI) honours Prof. Dr Karin Vosseberg
Computer science professor awarded the title of “GI Fellow”. Vosseberg is said to have contributed to the development of universities by establishing sustainable, digitally sovereign infrastructures. She is also being recognised for her outstanding commitment to promoting girls and women in computer science.
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Statement from Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Regarding a Queerphobic Incident
We are deeply shocked and outraged by an incident in the courtyard behind Building B, in which the Pride flag was torn down from the flagpole and set alight. We regard this as a politically motivated attack on our queer community. The police are investigating. We would like to thank the universities in the State of Bremen and the State Rectors’ Conference for their solidarity!
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“Poly-53” Lie Detector Makes Headlines
In the medical technology program, students have developed a lie detector that exposes lies based on biosignals. Prof. Dr. Olaf Eick, Marcell Müller, and student Jan Scheibel explained exactly how it works to Sat.1 regional and the radio station Bremen Next.
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Studying and Working in the Same Place
Studying while working is currently very popular. It allows people to acquire additional professional qualifications without giving up a steady income. Susanne Lehmann and Dipl.-Ing. Jörn Böcker have also chosen this path. They don’t have to travel far between their workplace and their classes: After more than 20 years working at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, they swap their offices for a seat in the lecture hall on an hourly basis. This also comes with its own set of challenges.
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Inspiring Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Even today, STEM careers still have a reputation for being male-dominated. This can be discouraging for girls and young women. To provide educators with guidance in developing STEM programs, the MINTsteps collaborative project has developed a set of recommendations. These are now available at www.mintsteps.de/materialien.
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A day full of entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and inspiration
How do you successfully set up a start-up? How do founders deal with setbacks? And what advice do successful women have for those starting a business? Students on the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership degree programme travelled to Hamburg with team coach Heide Schönmeyer and came away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. They were supported in this by the Friends' Association of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences.
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Pop-Up Library in the mensa
From September 14 to September 25, 2026, during lunchtime each day, there will be a library booth in the mensa. There, you can, for example, renew your library card or pick up a new one, and, of course, the library staff will also be available to answer general questions about the library.
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Studying computer science in the age of AI? Lecturers invite you to join the discussion
Reputable studies show that there will continue to be a growing demand for well-trained computer scientists in the future: sound knowledge and professional expertise enable them – particularly now, given the ubiquity of artificial intelligence – to play a responsible role in shaping social structures. Lecturers at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences are hosting an information and discussion event on 22 September.
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Sustainable Energy Supply for Residential and Commercial Areas
As summer draws to a close and the heating season approaches, many people turn their attention to gas and oil prices. The question is: How much will it cost this year if you don’t want to be left in the cold? Yet solutions already exist for supplying entire residential areas with electricity and heat without being permanently dependent on fossil fuels. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Werner is conducting research at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences on self-sufficient microgrids that operate almost entirely on renewable energy. One of these has been supplying part of the university with electricity for several years now.
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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Invites the Regional Business Community to a Networking Event
As a university of applied sciences, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences works closely with the regional business community. To strengthen this partnership and foster new collaborations, the event “WHoch2 – Business Meets Science” will take place on Wednesday, September 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the university’s event room (Building T, Room 002). Representatives of regional companies are cordially invited to attend.