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50 years expanding horizons

Dear fellow  human beings,

Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is 50 years old. This marks half a century of enthusiasm, scientific curiosity and progress, which we look back on with pride and gratitude.

The fact that Bremerhaven is a university city is by no means a matter of course. After the university was founded on 1 September 1975, there were doubts as to whether such an institution was sensible and necessary in the seaside city. It is thanks to the great commitment and protests of university members and committed citizens at the time that Bremerhaven continues to attract numerous young professionals to the region every year. The university has developed into a centre of knowledge and research that has gained recognition far beyond the borders of Bremerhaven, true to the motto ‘Broadening horizons’.

Our anniversary is not just an opportunity for us to look back. We don't want to rest on the laurels of the past, but look ahead to many more decades of shaping the development of the region with innovative ideas and enthusiasm.

We would like to invite you to celebrate with us this year. You can get to know our degree programmes and research activities and experience our enthusiasm for science at various small and large events. You can also look forward to one or two cultural highlights.

I look forward to welcoming you personally to our beautiful campus.

Yours, Prof Dr Dr h.c. Alexis Papathanassis
Rector of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences releases anniversary image film

In order to take a look at the past, present and future of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences on its 50th anniversary, Prof. Dr Holger Rada has produced an image film together with students and alumni of the Digital Media Production (DMP) degree programme. The film puts the students at the centre of attention and aims to express their enthusiasm for the university and the city. It also plays with prejudices. The film can be viewed on YouTube.

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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and Stadttheater invite you to a theatrical tour of the campus

To mark the 50th anniversary of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, Stadttheater Bremerhaven is swapping its red velvet armchairs for lecture halls and laboratories for one evening. On Saturday, 14 June, five one-hour theatrical city walks will take place on the campus as part of the Long Night of Culture. The tours start at 6:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 6:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 7:00 pm at the fountain in front of the theatre box office

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Buten un binnen reports on university anniversary

Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is 50 years old. To mark the start of the celebrations, the university staff toasted each other at a joint breakfast. Buten und binnen accompanied them.

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Formal Senate reception for Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

The university in Bremerhaven is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Senate of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen invited members of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and their friends from politics, science and business to Bremen City Hall. Around 200 guests toasted the success story of the ‘University by the Sea’.

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Cheers! Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences turns 50!

Members of the university celebrated the 50th anniversary of the ‘Hochschule am Meer’ with champagne, canapés and good conversation. It was opened on 1 September 1975, and concerts, receptions and exciting lectures are on the programme for the coming months.

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30 years of business studies: degree programme celebrates anniversary with digital ‘alumni book’

‘30 days for 30 personalities from 30 years of business studies’ - this is the motto under which the Bachelor's degree programme at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is launching a special campaign to mark its anniversary. From 1 June, a person who has completed their business studies at the ‘University by the Sea’ will be introduced every day. Interested parties can access the digital alumni profiles at www.hs-bremerhaven.de/bwl-alumni.

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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is looking for singers for its anniversary choir project

Attention singers: To mark its anniversary, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is founding a project choir for the campus theatre play ‘Haus K’, which will be performed in October. Rehearsals will take place under the direction of Jan-Hendrik Ehlers from 23 April on Wednesdays between 5:30 and 7:30 pm in the event room at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (House T, Room 002, An der Karstadt 8). All adults who enjoy singing and would like to take part in the production can take part. Basic singing skills are an advantage. Enquiries at chor@hs-bremerhaven.de

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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences seeks contemporary witnesses for anniversary publication

50 years of expanding horizons - this is the motto under which Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is celebrating its anniversary this year. The University Communications Department is looking for people who have special memories of the ‘University by the Sea’. Anyone who has a personal story to tell about the university can send an email to presse@hs-bremerhaven.de or a letter to Hochschule Bremerhaven, Isabelle Epplé, An der Karlstadt 8, 27568 Bremerhaven by Friday, 4 April.

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Expanding horizons for 50 years: Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences celebrates its anniversary

There is a reason to celebrate: Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is 50 years old and is organising various events throughout the year. ‘Our anniversary is not just an opportunity for us to look back. We are also looking forward to many more decades of shaping the development of the region with innovative ideas and enthusiasm. I look forward to welcoming all interested parties to our campus,’ says Rector Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Alexis Papathanassis.