Learning from each other and generating ideas

Our research thrives on networking and exchange. The seminar series and workshops enable our young researchers to familiarise themselves with the research work of guest researchers from all over the world and to present their own work and ideas and develop them further in discussions.

An­nu­al fac­ulty re­search work­shop

Our annual research workshop promotes the exchange of research work within the entire faculty. This is a particularly good opportunity for young researchers to present their current work. Every two years, we leave the familiar university environment to further strengthen the sense of community.

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Top­ic-spe­cif­ic re­search sem­inars

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Tax­a­tion, Ac­count­ing & Fin­ance Sem­inars (TAF/TRR266)

In the TRR 266/TAF seminars, renowned researchers from all over the world present their results. The work is prepared together in advance and the methods are critically discussed. Brown bag seminars also offer doctoral candidates a critical discussion platform with the entire faculty for their work in the development phase.

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Eco­nom­ics and Man­age­ment (SEAM)

Guest researchers will present their current research. Following the presentation, participants can exchange their ideas in the research café. From current trends to the challenges of tomorrow - the seminar brings experts together to deepen their insights and explore synergies.

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In­form­a­tion Man­age­ment & En­gin­eer­ing (PRIME)

As part of the PRIME research seminar, the Department of Information Systems invites leading academic personalities and promising young researchers in the field of information systems to Paderborn University.

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Busi­ness Edu­ca­tion (Tri­DokSe)

The annual doctoral candidate seminar organised by the University of Cologne and BIBB offers doctoral candidates in the field of VET research the opportunity to present their projects to an interested audience of experts, to receive impulses and suggestions and to network through lectures and workshops.

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Quant­it­at­ive meth­ods (QED)

The aim of the two-day workshop is to promote a productive research atmosphere and offer young researchers a space to constructively discuss new or existing research ideas in the econometric, experimental and theoretical fields.

Further qualification programmes

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Doctoral programme

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Interdisciplinary qualification programmes

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Stays abroad during the doctorate

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News

Aus­gezeich­nete Lehre an der Uni­versität Pader­born: Präsidi­um ver­gibt Förder- und Lehr­preise für sechs Pro­jekte

Preisträger*innen erproben und setzen neuartige Konzepte um  Um das Engagement der Lehrenden zu unterstützen und die Qualität der Lehre an der Universität Paderborn sichtbar zu machen, schreibt die Hochschulleitung jährlich den Förderpreis für Innovation und Qualitätsverbesserung in der Lehre aus. Auch der Lehrpreis für den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs wird jährlich vom Präsidium vergeben und würdigt Lehrkonzepte und -methoden mit herausragendem…

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Photo (Paderborn University): Organised by Pelizaeus-Gymnasium Paderborn in cooperation with the Sustainability Office and the Paderborn Research Center for Sustainable Economy (PARSEC), the Pupils' Future Summit created an inspiring space in which science, school and young people worked together to develop ideas for the future.

Young per­spect­ives on sus­tain­ab­il­ity and re­search

Student Future Summit at the Paderborn University How can we shape a sustainable future - together with the people who will shape it the most? On 21 November 2025, the Pupils' Future Summit took place at Paderborn University, following on from the World Climate Summit in Brazil. Around 220 students from secondary schools in the Paderborn area came together to discuss future topics, sustainability and sustainable research with researchers and…

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Gender equal­ity in start-ups and ca­reer guid­ance

Sponsorship award recognises outstanding theses with a focus on gender and diversity This year, the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics has honoured two outstanding theses with the award for theses focusing on gender and diversity. The award recognises both academic excellence and social relevance and underlines the importance that the Faculty attaches to a critical examination of gender equality issues. Challenges in accessing…

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Photo (Christopher Kolbe): Prof. Dr Dennis Kundisch gave the laudatory speech for Nicole Weitzenbürger and presented a cheque for €5,000 together with Dr Andreas Leimbach (far right) and Eckard Heidloff (far left).

Life paths that in­spire: The Horst Gräfer Prize 2025 goes to Nicole Weitzen­bür­ger

For the second time, the Paderborner Hochschulkreis e. V. has awarded the Horst Gräfer Prize in collaboration with the Heidloff Family Foundation and the SolarKapital Foundation. This year, Nicole Weitzenbürger was honoured for her exceptional courage, commitment and impressive personal career during the "Day of Economic Sciences" ceremony. The prize is endowed with 5,000 euros. An award winner who pushes boundaries Nicole Weitzenbürger shows…

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Photo (IHC OWL e.V./David Renz): Paderborn student Nisrin Al Akhal is delighted to have won the IPP prize, which includes prize money totalling 3,600 euros and a three-month internship abroad.

Young tal­ent with an in­ter­na­tion­al pro­file: Pader­born stu­dent re­ceives the "In­ter­na­tion­al Part­ner­ship Pro­gramme (IPP)" award

Every year, the Industrie- und Handelsclub Ostwestfalen-Lippe e. V. (IHC) awards the "International Partnership Programme (IPP)" sponsorship prize. This year, the award went to Paderborn student Nisrin Al Akhal, who was nominated by Prof Dr Martin Schneider. She impressed the jury with her outstanding academic achievements, her broad academic profile and her special social commitment. In a multi-stage selection process, she presented a lecture…

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Photo (Philipp Steinhoff): from left: Prof. Dr Kirsten Thommes, Lisa Bohle, Thomas Koch, Madhi Rahali, Prof. Dr Matthias Trier, Luisa Rehrmann, Melanie Cramer, Dr Talea Hellweg, Prof. Dr Lena Steinhoff

UGO Prize: Award for out­stand­ing theses

Making excellent academic work by students visible - that is the aim of the UGO awards, which were presented on 22 May at Gräflicher Park in Bad Driburg. The Unternehmergruppe Ostwestfalen e. V., together with Paderborn University, honours particularly successful Bachelor's and Master's theses from the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. In the Bachelor's thesis category, Luisa Rehrmann impressed the jury with her research on…

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"Teach­ing for Fu­ture": Pader­born Uni­ver­sity dis­cusses sus­tain­able teach­ing

New impulses in the field of sustainability - at Paderborn University's 13th "Teaching Day" on Tuesday, 3 June, participants discussed "Teaching for Future - Sustainable Teaching and Teaching about Sustainability" in various formats. The "Teaching Day" has been held annually since 2012 and is organised by the Office of Educational Innovation and University Didactics. Prof Dr Beate Flath, Vice President for Teaching, Studies and Quality…

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Pader­born Uni­ver­sity re­search­er ad­mit­ted to the North Rhine-West­phali­an Academy of Sci­ences, Hu­man­it­ies and the Arts

Prof Dr Lena Steinhoff, an economist at Paderborn University, is a new member of the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences, Humanities and the Arts. The ceremonial admission to the traditional institution took place on Wednesday, 14 May, in the presence of Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Prof Steinhoff, whose focus is on business administration (BWL), in particular marketing and digital…

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Dean of Re­search

Prof. Dr. Wendelin Schnedler

Paderborn University