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Statement of the Rectorate of Bielefeld University on the war in Ukraine

Published on 25. Februar 2022
Solidarität mit der Ukraine
"We are deeply saddened by the news reaching us from Ukraine. It is depressing that another war is taking place on European soil. Our thoughts are with the people - among them many students and scientists. The entire Bielefeld University is under the impression of this terrible event. Many relatives are worried about their family members, cooperation partners and fellow students. At this time, we as a university are also called upon to contribute our competencies - we are convinced that many academics are observing and evaluating the developments from within their disciplines and are making a contribution to ensuring that a well-founded and fact-based social debate is conducted."

The Rectorate of Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University maintains a partnership with the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Currently, 25 students from Ukraine are enrolled at Bielefeld University.

Posted by NLangohr in General

Cell division in microalgae: mitosis revealed in detail for the first time

Published on 15. Februar 2022

Bielefeld University researchers identify cell structures involved

Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and algae. Until now, little was known about how cell division occurs in algae. Researchers at Bielefeld University have used confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to capture the very first high-resolution three-dimensional images of cell division in live cells of the microalga Volvox carteri, and have identified new cellular structures involved in the process. Professor Dr Armin Hallmann from the Faculty of Biology is leading the study. The findings have now been published open access in the journal The Plant Cell. 

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Posted by MSilina in General

Study shows people with migration background are as health literate as the general population

Published on 2. Februar 2022
First comprehensive survey of first-generation migrants and subsequent generations

Health literacy plays a decisive role in reaching old age in good health. Low health literacy contributes to behaviors like being sedentary and not exercising, eating a less nutritious diet, taking more medications, and using healthcare services more often. Even though individuals with a migration background now comprise almost a quarter of the entire population of Germany, there has not previously been comprehensive research on their health literacy. Researchers from Bielefeld University and the University of Cologne are now, for the first time, analyzing the health literacy of people with a migration background. The key finding: contrary to the prevailing view, health literacy among people with a migration background is similar to that of the general German population – and even tends to be slightly higher.[Weiterlesen]
Posted by FFollmer in General