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We make evidence-based academic contributions that help our modern, complex and changing society meet the global challenges of the 21st century. Central to our mission is the support of the next generations.

We aim to inspire and foster young talent, early-career researchers and emerging leaders who play a vital role in safeguarding our democracy and shaping a future of progress, prosperity, and sustainable transformation in a digital and globally connected world. 

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Latest News
Bonn’s (Lack of) Power
The City Museum and the Bonn Adult Education Center, in collaboration with the Department of Early Modern History and Rhenish Regional History at the University of Bonn, invite you to the symposium “Bonn’s (Lack of) Power.” Interested parties are invited to attend the lectures and discussions of the urban history symposium on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Haus der Bildung, Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn. Registration is required.
How to Spot Disinformation: Tips from a Cybersecurity Expert
In late March, representatives of government and the business and scientific communities will meet on the University of Bonn’s Poppelsdorf Campus to discuss one of the most pressing issues of today’s digital age: the targeted dissemination of disinformation. The Bonn Dialogue on Cybersecurity will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Lecture Hall 1, Poppelsdorf Campus, University of Bonn, Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5, 53115.
What’s in a Name? — The Unknown Faces of History
Most people in history remain nameless, appearing in sources merely as numbers, traits or anonymous figures. A new research project launched by the Cluster of Excellence Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) and the Department of History (IGW) at the University of Bonn is looking into how these nameless individuals can be analyzed and rendered visible in historical records. It has been awarded €370,000 in funding from the Volkswagen Foundation.
Bonn’s Domestic Service Robots Defend Their Title
The University of Bonn´s NimbRo team convincingly defended its @Home League championship title at the RoboCup German Open, finishing well ahead of the runner-up. From March 10 to 14, the service robots demonstrated their capabilities in everyday environments. They understood complex voice commands, navigated safely through a simulated apartment and an unfamiliar restaurant, delivered orders, and removed laundry from the washing machine.

We are Uni Bonn!

Together we are the "we": The roots of the success of the University of Excellence Bonn lie in its people. In the #WeAreUniBonn campaign, we present employees, students, and alumni who, with their remarkable achievements, contribute to the success of our university. 

Events
Welcome Days: Pre-Arrival Info Session for Arrival in April
Zoom
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
The event is designed for all international students coming to Bonn in April. Prepare yourself for your stay in Germany/ Bonn by attending our pre-arrival info ...
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Festsaal
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Transformationen des Buchs der Bücher in medienkulturgeschichtlicher Perspektive Wer 'Bibel' sagt, denkt 'Buch', denkt 'Schrift', denkt 'Quelle'. Umso ...
Rules of the Game in Academia
Gender Equality Office, ...
09:00 AM
Academia is deemed to follow rules and precepts that are recognized universally. However, in a changeable organizational environment with often diffuse or ...
Lecture "Understanding the Human Imagination"
Hörsaal VII
06:15 PM - 07:45 PM
A Public Lecture entitled "Understanding the Human Imagination: A Neurophilosophical Framework" by Prof. Dr. Anna Abraham in the IMPULSE-Focus Event Series ...

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