PET bottles carelessly thrown away, shopping bags washed ashore and discarded single-use packaging: plastic waste is a major problem for the environment. In Gran Canaria, this was the starting point for the ‘Smart Green Island Makeathon’, an event that has attracted hundreds of tinkerers to Las Palmas for the ninth time this year. Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and the Max-Eyth School in Schiffdorf formed a joint team for the first time to search for innovative technical solutions for recycling.
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Bicycle repair course for women on Sat.1regional
The ADFC and Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences have jointly organised a bicycle repair course for women, which also attracted a film crew from Sat.1regional to the campus. The TV report is now available online (in German only).
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Welcome, Prof. Dr. Christiane Behr-Meenen
Als Professorin für das Fachgebiet Gesundheitsmanagement und Public Health lehrt Prof. Dr. Christiane Behr-Meenen im Studiengang Physician Assistant. Sie schätzt den familiären und freundlichen Umgangston an der Hochschule und den Wind, der ihr nicht nur auf dem Weg zu Haus B um die Nase weht.
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In the running for the 2026 NordWest Awards with algae-based lighting
Could luminescent microalgae be used in future as a sustainable source of light without the need for a connection to the mains supply? This is the question Dr Opayi Mudimu is exploring at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. His research project has now secured him a place in the final of the 2026 NordWest Award. The award ceremony will take place on 20 August.
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Science needs diversity: Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences celebrates Diversity Day
"When diversity wins, we all win": Under this motto for Diversity Day 2026, students, lecturers, researchers and staff at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences came together to celebrate. We have the best photos!
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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences invites schoolgirls to its university orientation days
What is it like to study science and technology at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences? How can I fund my studies? And what career opportunities does such a degree offer? Schoolgirls from Year 9 onwards can find out more from 7 to 9 July. During the Campus:MINT study orientation days, they can look forward to engaging lectures and practical sessions, as well as a varied information programme. The participation fee is 15 euros. Registration is open until 24 June. Places are limited. Further information is available at www.hs-bremerhaven.de/campusmint.
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A major step towards accessibility
Just in time for Diversity Day 2026, two new support systems at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences are ensuring that the campus becomes even more accessible. A digital wayfinding system now makes it easier to find your way around the campus. The new audio system improves the acoustics in the lecture theatres, regardless of where you are seated. Both innovations are designed so that it is not only students with disabilities who benefit from them. With these new services, the “University by the Sea” is a pioneer in the state of Bremen.
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TED Talk by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Alexis Papathanassis named an Editor’s Pick
What can we learn from tourism about migration? Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Alexis Papathanassis, Professor of Tourism and Maritime Tourism and Rector of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, dedicated his TED Talk at the university’s first TEDx conference to this topic. The editorial team has now selected it as an Editor’s Pick. This means that the talk is classified as particularly valuable, high-quality and globally relevant.
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An introduction to marine biology
Careers in science and technology are seen as forward-looking and a guarantee of a good income. The demand for skilled workers is high. Nevertheless, women are less likely than men to choose to study or train in STEM subjects. At Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, Alessandra Kronschnabel is working on the MINTsteps collaborative project to inspire girls to pursue careers in these fields. To this end, she has been offering laboratory courses in schools across Bremerhaven for some time now.
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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and the German Maritime Museum invite you to the “Koggethon”
How are computer science and culture connected? Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and the German Maritime Museum aim to explore this question together and creatively once again this year at the “Koggethon” on Saturday, 20 June, from 6 pm in the Koggehalle (German Maritime Museum, Hans-Scharoun-Platz 1, Bremerhaven). All school pupils from Year 10 onwards who are interested in computer science, as well as students and members of the public, are invited. Registration is open until 14 June at https://informatik.hs-bremerhaven.de/koggethon. Places are limited, so please register early.
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Students develop shore excursion concepts for TUI Cruises
As part of the International Tourism Management (ITM) degree programme at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, eleven students have developed concepts for new shore excursions on behalf of TUI Cruises. To this end, they surveyed cruise passengers about their interests and carried out a trend analysis. They recently presented their findings to their lecturer, Dr Anna Wulf, and company representatives.
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“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/.