In den vergangenen Jahren ist das Thema Postdoc-Phase verstärkt in den Fokus von Hochschulpolitik, Nachwuchsförderung und Personalentwicklung gerückt. Um den Austausch zu Rahmenbedingungen, Unterstützungs- und Förderangeboten sowie Coaching- und Karrieremöglichkeiten zu fördern, findet am 12. und 13. März das deutschlandweite „UniWiND Postdoc-Support-Netzwerktreffen“ an der Universität Paderborn statt. Interessierte können sich noch bis zum 30.…
Whether it's interesting lectures, practice-oriented workshops or exciting excursions - Paderborn University offers pupils of various grades and school types the opportunity to get to know a wide range of degree programmes and professional fields. One of the established programmes is the Spring University, where participants gain practical insights into the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology (STEM).…
About the lecture:
The geoscientist and landscape photographer Christian Klepp takes you on a spectacular journey to remote places that tell the story of the Earth's constant change. With a mixture of knowledge and personal experiences, documented with his breathtaking photographs, Christian Klepp brings us closer to the unique beauty of nature and the complex workings of the earth system. What is our earth made of, where do its components come…
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In the winter semester 2024/2025, the sustainability lecture "UPB for Future" was expanded into the sustainability module "UPB for Future". Since then, students have been able to attend supplementary courses on the topic of sustainability as well as a final workshop as part of the additional qualification. The content of the module is designed and developed by an interdisciplinary project team. The individual team members give…
About the lecture:
The lecture examines the question of how economic activity on a finite planet is possible in the long term . Based on ecological economics, it will be shown why unlimited growth comes up against ecological limits and why classic prosperity indicators ignore central social and ecological aspects. Efficiency gains do not automatically prove to be the solution, as rebound effects often increase resource consumption. Against this…
About the lecture:
The lecture deals with questions regarding higher education in times of AI and its main actors: the students and their diverse backgrounds. AI is the only solution for a successful future, says the voice in the Microsoft advertising video. AI will counteract social inequality in society, it is hoped, with the introduction of supportive AI tools in schools. Annoyed, I read the next AI-written assignment. Does AI really make…
TRR 266/TAFResearch Seminar
On May 19, 2026 Prof. Hans B. Christensen University of Chicago Booth School of Business will present a paper at the TRR 266/TAF Research Seminar.
Hans Christensen's current research primarily focuses on the effect on society of regulation aimed at incentivizing firms to act socially responsible. This includes the effect of transparency regulation on healthcare prices and labor safety, as well as, foreign corruption…
