Parents who have immigrated to Germany often expect higher academic performance and qualifications from their children than parents without a history…
New study: Class level influences educational expectations in families with and without a history of immigration

"Living democracy" is the theme of an exhibition that can be seen in Barmen Town Hall from 17 to 30 November. It shows posters created by Wuppertal…
Young voices - strong messages: Exhibition in Wuppertal

Professor Dr Birgitta Wolff has been head of the University of Wuppertal since 2022. Time for an interim assessment. In this interview, she talks…
The University of Wuppertal on course: An interview with Birgitta Wolff

On Wednesday, 10 December, from 2 p.m., Building K will be transformed into a festive Christmas village: with atmospheric music, culinary delights and…
Campus Christmas market: music, treats and encounters

Wuppertal danced: the University Ball 2025 celebrated academic degrees with festive ease. After two days in which almost 900 graduates were bid…
University Ball 2025: A celebration of success

Supporting established, excellent researchers in the reorientation or expansion of their field of research is the goal of the University of Wuppertal…
Prof Ullrich Pfeiffer is the BUW's first Senior Fellow

Dr Sophia Victoria Krebs, Dr Kai Brinkmann and Dr Pang Wang win this year's publication prize. The University of Wuppertal has been awarding this…
Bergische Uni awards two publication prizes

Racism is not a marginal phenomenon in club sport in Germany, but an intrinsic part of everyday sport. This is shown by a new study by the University…
Racism is part of everyday life in club sport in Germany

The University of Wuppertal is hosting the 18th Wuppertal School Sports Symposium on 18 November. Under the guiding theme "Digitally supported…
Digitally supported physical education - an opportunity for everyone?

People who are perceived as attractive earn more money on average in Germany - both women and men. A recent study by the university of Wuppertal in…
Attractiveness in the job pays off - regardless of the career choice