Immune cells in the liver help pigeons navigate
Researchers in Bonn discover a previously unknown mechanism for magnetic sensing in birds
Bergfest for Students
Halfway through your studies? Come along to Bergfest on June 9 and refuel with workshops, counseling, and interactive activities
Three New Members join NRW Academy
Hendrik Hakenes, Claudia Wich-Reif Anna-Katharina Hornidge all joined its ranks
Immune cells in the liver help pigeons navigate
Bergfest for Students
Three New Members join NRW Academy

Research and Study at the University of Excellence in Bonn

With eight Clusters of Excellence, we are Germany's most successful University of Excellence, producing evidence-based academic contributions that help our modern, complex and changing society address the global challenges of the 21st century. Supporting the next generation is central to our mission.

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
Global study shows: Most people cooperate
People around the world are more cooperative than we believe. This is shown by a new study in the renowned scientific journal Science, authored by Prof. Dr. Armin Falk (University of Bonn), together with Prof. Teodora Boneva (University of Bonn), Prof. Peter Andre (Goethe University Frankfurt), and Prof. Dr. Felix Chopra (Frankfurt School of Finance).
Two in One Go
What is the best way to shape the future of waterfront cities in the Global South in the face of challenges like climate change? How are conflicts overcome in various different cultures? These key questions are now to be explored by two new Research Training Groups (RTGs) at the University of Bonn. Alongside the University Hospital Bonn as a partner, the proposal was also submitted together with a university of applied sciences for the first time in the shape of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS). The German Research Foundation (DFG) is providing the two institutions with millions of euros in funding to train doctoral students. Across Germany, the DFG will be supporting 10 new RTGs in all from fall 2026 onward. 
The Pohl-Goldschmidt Kunstkammer in the Arithmeum
Opening on June 13, 2026 , the new special exhibition at the Arithmeum will show part of the Pohl-Goldschmidt collection. It will be the first time that the public will be able to see some of the collection’s magnificent and unique scientific instruments from the Late Renaissance.
An Economist with a Global Impact
International guests from the academic and scientific community, central banks and economic-policy institutions gathered at the University of Bonn’s IMPULSE House for Intellectual Innovation and Creativity to pay tribute to the work of the Bonn-based economist Professor Jürgen von Hagen. The former dean and vice rector is among the most prominent German experts in monetary policy, European integration, public finance and international macroeconomics. The symposium had been convened to mark his 70th birthday.

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
Assertiveness training – Self-confident, strong and secure!
International Club, ...
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Those who can assert themselves well will also position themselves better in everyday professional life; this creates more freedom for self-determined action. ...
iStart: Job Application Training
Online
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
No more wondering how to write a catchy and appropriate application! Receive expert guidance from our trainer on CVs, cover letters, and job ad structure. ...
Acht Töne, eine Klangwelt
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06:00 PM
Im Mittelpunkt steht die byzantinische Musik als Ausdruck eines jahrhundertealten musikalischen Genres mit tiefen Wurzeln in der liturgischen und ...
Heritage Week 2026
Global Heritage Lab, ...
Whole Day
Die 2025 ins Leben gerufene Heritage Week vernetzt und präsentiert die Heritage Forschung an der Universität Bonn und öffnet sie gleichzeitig für einen ...

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