“We train computer scientists who play a responsible role in shaping society.”
Particularly in times of political uncertainty, publicly discussed examples – such as the consistent open-source strategy in Schleswig-Holstein or Berlin – highlight the opportunities for breaking free from dependence on large tech corporations. Prof. Dr. Karin Vosseberg will present how the computer science degree programmes at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences have long been prioritising digital sovereignty and equipping their students for open source at the SCS Summit 2026 on Thursday, 21 May, in Berlin. Tickets for the event are still available. Further information can be found at https://sovereigncloudstack.org/insights/scs-summit-2026/.
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Success at the TROPHELIA competition with a healthy baking mix
A baking mix for vegan muffins that is both high in protein and a source of fibre, contains significantly less sugar than conventional mixes, and can be quickly prepared in an air fryer: can it actually taste good? Yes, says the jury of the TROPHELIA Germany ideas competition. Food technology students Lena Pottharst and Mariana Domke impressed the judges with their product “Happy Beans” and took third place.
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CHE Ranking: Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences once again tops the charts
Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences can once again celebrate a top rating in the university ranking by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE). Students were surveyed in the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Business Administration (including the practice-integrated dual programme), International Tourism Management (formerly Cruise Tourism Management), Start-ups, Innovation and Leadership, Social Work, Business Informatics, and Transport, Economics and Logistics (formerly Transport and Logistics). Students particularly praise the support provided by teaching staff, the range of courses on offer, the career and practical focus, the library facilities and the organisation of the degree programmes. The programmes also impress with the support provided at the start of studies and their international focus.
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A helping hand for your career
In times of skills shortages, graduates from Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences are in greater demand than ever. But even for them, starting a career isn’t possible without applying for jobs and attending interviews. Anyone with questions about application procedures and how to structure a CV, or who would like to find out about companies in the region at a careers fair, will find Alena Lobes and Vivien Heinrich the perfect people to talk to. They work at the Career Service Centre and are on hand to offer helpful advice to students at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences.
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Anika Hellrung receives the WiWiB Student Award for SME Research
Outstanding achievement: Anika Hellrung has been awarded the SME Research Prize by the Bremen Association for Business and Science (Verein Wirtschaft & Wissenschaft Bremen e.V.) for her Master’s thesis entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Lead Generation: A Comparison of Traditional and AI-Supported Methods”. Her thesis is expected to be published as a paper by Springer in the autumn.
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Bicycle repair for beginners
Just in time for the start of the warmer months, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and the Allgemeine Deutsche Fahrradclub (ADFC) are offering a bicycle repair course for women. On Wednesday 13 May at 3 pm, anyone interested can learn how to get their bikes back on the road in the courtyard of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (An der Karlstadt 8). The course is limited to 15 participants and is free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted by the ADFC. Registrations can be made via email at office.bremerhaven@adfc-bremen.de.
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Can You Play the Future?
How can games be used for learning? Students at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences have been exploring this question. At the event “Can You Play the Future?” on Thursday, May 28, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the university’s event room (Building T, Room 002, An der Karlstadt 8). Participants are expressly encouraged to join in and try them out. Additionally, attendees can expect keynote presentations and booths from companies and organizations. Participation is free of charge upon prior registration.
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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Opens Application Period for Study Places
Anyone wishing to begin their studies in the 2026/27 winter semester can now apply to Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. There are more than twenty bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to choose from in forward-looking fields. Applications for programs with open enrollment are submitted via the university’s own application portal, ecampus.hs-bremerhaven.de. The application deadline is Saturday, August 15, 2026. For the admission-restricted bachelor’s programs in Digital Media Production, Physician Assistant, and Social Work, applications are accepted exclusively via the portal www.hochschulstart.de until July 15, 2026.
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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Invites You to Climate Cinema
Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with Bremer Energie-Konsens GmbH—a non-profit climate protection agency—and ADFC Bremerhaven, invites you to KlimaKino. The film “Cycling Cities” will be shown on Thursday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Klima Bau Zentrum (Theodor-Heuss-Platz 1-3, Bremerhaven). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and snacks and drinks will be provided. Please register at https://energiekonsens.de/veranstaltungen/klimakino-im-kbz-bremerhaven.
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Federal Deans’ Conference to Be Held in Bremerhaven for the First Time
Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is hosting the Federal Deans’ Conference for Faculties of Economics (BDK) for the first time. Around 50 deans from universities of applied sciences (HAW) across Germany are expected in the seaside city from May 20 to 22. The Bremerhaven organizing team aims not only to facilitate professional exchange on current topics in research and teaching but also to introduce their guests to the city as both a tourist destination and a hub for science. Further information is available at www.hs-bremerhaven.de/bdk.
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Students Host Art Market for Beginners
Art lovers take note: There’s plenty to discover on the campus of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (An der Karlstadt 8) on Saturday, April 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. At the “Kuddl Muddl Markt,” artists will be selling their prints, charms, stickers, and other works. WERK Bremerhaven is offering a screen printing workshop. There will also be a raffle. The art market is organized by students in the Digital Media Production program. For more information, visit Instagram at @kuddl.muddl.markt.
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Award for an Escape Game on the Wadden Sea
As part of the BBNEscape project, Karen Albers is collaborating with students from Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences to develop educational escape games on sustainability topics. One of these has now been awarded the Golden Plietsch 2026. The prize money will be used to finalize the prototype’s design and make it available online for free as educational material.