The MALEO (Machine Learning and Optimisation) group made a strong showing with two full papers, a poster and a tutorial at this year’s Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO) 2026 in San José, Costa Rica.
20.07.2026
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Universität Paderborn,
Studies,
People,
Awards,
PLAZ – Professional School of Education,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
During the summer semester of 2026, numerous graduates from the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, as well as from PLAZ – Professional School of Education at Paderborn University, were honoured. During the festive graduation ceremonies, alongside their certificates, graduates were also awarded prizes for exceptional commitment or outstanding final-year projects.
09.07.2026
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Research,
Optoelectronics and Photonics,
International,
Transfer,
Quantum Computation,
Press release,
Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS),
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Department of Computer Science
With the aim of strengthening cross-border cooperation in quantum technologies, the European Commission has launched the 2025 “QuantERA” call for proposals. Supported by 34 funding organisations from 29 countries, the total funding package amounts to around 53 million euros. Out of more than 1,400 research teams and 287 applications, exactly 39 projects have been recommended for funding. With their project ‘Semidefinite Foundations for Quantum…
06.07.2026
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Research,
Collaborative Research Centres,
Transfer,
Press release,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Institute of Mathematics
01.07.2026
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Digitalization,
Research,
Transfer,
Artificial Intelligence,
Press release,
Heinz Nixdorf Institute,
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Regelungstechnik und Mechatronik / Heinz Nixdorf Institut,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Department of Computer Science,
Advanced Systems Engineering / Heinz Nixdorf Institut
ChatGPT, Claude and others: Paderborn University, with the support of the Westfalen Foundation, has investigated how generative artificial intelligence (AI) influences human creativity and learning processes as part of the ‘GenAI4PC’1 research project.
On 26 June 2026, the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics bid farewell to its graduates at a formal graduation ceremony held in the Audimax at Paderborn University.
24.06.2026
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Digitalization,
Research,
Transfer,
High Performance Computing,
Conference,
Press release,
Paderborn Center for Parallel Computing (PC2),
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Department of Computer Science,
High-Performance Computing
The National High-Performance Computing Centres (NHR) conference, taking place from 14 to 17 September, will bring together researchers, engineers, data centre operators and decision-makers from across Germany to Paderborn to discuss the current state of high-performance computing in Germany.
Only around nine months have passed since the foundation stone was laid. The structural work on one of Paderborn University’s largest new-build projects has been completed. The Building and Property Management Agency of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (BLB NRW) and Paderborn University celebrated this milestone together with numerous guests.
19.06.2026
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Campus,
Studies,
Press release,
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Science,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
Prof. Dr Peter Clive Sarnak, an internationally acclaimed mathematician who has received numerous awards, gave an insight into his research as this year’s keynote speaker at the Weierstrass Lecture at Paderborn University.
08.06.2026
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Press release,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Design and Drive Technology (KAt),
Faculty of Science,
Department of Physics,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
From 20 to 28 June, the IdeenExpo will take place for the tenth time at the Hanover Exhibition Centre. Paderborn University will also be represented with an interactive stand.
08.06.2026
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Research,
Collaborative Research Centres,
International,
Transfer,
News,
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Institute of Mathematics
