When does the opening event take place?

The event takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The meeting point is Lecture Hall H7 in the main building of Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld.

What content can visitors expect?

After the welcome by the rectorate and the Academy for University Continuing Education, there will be a lecture by Prof. Dr. Kopper on the topic of 36 years of reunification – a retrospective.

Who is the event suitable for?

The opening event is aimed at interested citizens as well as students of the STUDYING AT 50 program.

Can one get information about the program on-site?

Yes, afterwards there will be an opportunity to get information about the offerings of STUDYING AT 50 and to make initial contacts.

What costs are incurred for participation?

A guest student fee of 100 euros per semester is mentioned for participation in the continuing education program STUDYING AT 50. A separate admission price for the opening event is not specified.

Studying at 50 in Bielefeld

Name: STUDYING AT 50 – Opening Event
Start: 2026-10-06T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-06T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Universitätshauptgebäude, Hörsaal H7

Starting the Winter Semester 2026/27 together with curiosity

Bielefeld University invites you to the opening event of STUDYING AT 50 on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. People in mid and later life will experience an inspiring morning with scientific impulses, personal encounters, and information about the new semester.

An informative start in a pleasant atmosphere

In Lecture Hall H7 of the university's main building, the rectorate will welcome the guests at the beginning of the winter semester. Afterwards, the Academy for University Continuing Education will present the program. The morning thus offers an understandable and warm introduction for everyone looking to deepen their interests, discover new topics, or reconnect with a learning community.

Experiencing history understandably and vividly

The centerpiece is the lecture by Prof. Dr. Kopper on the topic of 36 years of reunification – a retrospective. This historical perspective invites the audience to connect personal memories with scientific context and engage in conversation. This creates a valuable space for exchange, orientation, and social participation, especially for older visitors.

New contacts and personal interests

After the official part, there will be an opportunity to learn about the offerings of STUDYING AT 50, ask questions, and make initial contacts. The continuing education program provides interested citizens access to numerous university events. Individual study focuses can be tailored; formal educational qualifications such as the Abitur are not required for participation.

Senior-friendly education with personal leeway

STUDYING AT 50 combines mental stimulation with community experience and well-being. The age-appropriate offering supports lifelong learning, mental activity, and interactions between people of different generations. The event will take place in the morning and provides a clearly structured framework for a relaxed and interesting visit to the university.

Conclusion: Learning, remembering, and looking ahead together

The opening event inspires excitement for a new semester full of scientific topics and personal encounters. Those interested in history, society, and lifelong learning will experience an inviting start to the community of STUDYING AT 50.