OPEN CAMPUS 2026 in Pictures

From hands-on research to live music: highlights from OPEN CAMPUS

Campus Life

06.2026 / Annemarie Popp / Maria Bossauer / Britta Plote

Talks, tours of laboratories, hands-on activities, and live music: On June 13, the University of Bremen opened its doors to thousands of visitors for OPEN CAMPUS. Under the motto “Open Worlds – Share Knowledge,” a colorful program offered fascinating insights into research, teaching and learning, and campus life. At around 40 information booths, as well as during guided tours and talks, visitors had the opportunity to experience the university up close. There were also plenty of activities for children to experiment, discover, and join in. The day was completed by a varied stage program featuring the University of Bremen Choir, a poetry slam, concerts, and live DJ sets. up2date. captured some highlights.

A person is standing in front of a screen wearing a VR-Headset.
Bild 1/13 Hands-on research: A virtual reality station invited visitors to discover new perspectives on science and technology.
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People are standing at information booths and reading brochures.
Bild 2/13 Large crowds at OPEN CAMPUS: Numerous guests took the opportunity to explore the University of Bremen in all its facets.
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A view from above of the information booths.
Bild 3/13 Open doors to science: faculties and projects presented their work to an interested audience on campus.
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A group of people are standing in a yellow room, looking up at the campus tour guide.
Bild 4/13 Fascinating insights during the guided tours: Guests were offered a look behind the scenes at the ZARM Drop Tower.
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The University of Bremen’s Executive Board and the Northwest Alliance (5 people) are standing in front of a University of Bremen and NWA banner and smiling at the camera
Bild 5/13 The University of Bremen’s Executive Board and the Northwest Alliance welcomed visitors to OPEN CAMPUS.
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Eine Person hantiert mit einem Mikroskop.
Bild 6/13 Science up close: Under a microscope, visitors were able to discover the world of the very small.
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The choir members stand in rows and sing while holding their music folders.
Bild 7/13 The University of Bremen Choir delighted the audience.
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At Campus Park, guests sit on beer benches facing in the same direction.
Bild 8/13 A relaxed atmosphere in Campus Park: Visitors enjoyed the wide-ranging program.
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A group of people is inspecting a large, complex machine.
Bild 9/13 At MARUM, visitors gained fascinating insights into deep-sea research.
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A guided tour of MARUM's elevated core repository.
Bild 10/13 Experiencing MARUM up close: Visitors went on a journey of discovery through the enormous core repository.
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A person is sitting in a racing simulator, while an older person and another child watch.
Bild 11/13 At the racing simulator, motorsport fans of all ages could climb into the cockpit and race virtually around the track.
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The participants are standing under the shield of the outdoor beer kiosk.
Bild 12/13 Even the typical North German rain did not dampen visitors’ spirits.
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The guests are sitting in front of the Open Campus stage, holding umbrellas and wearing rain jackets, as it rains.
Bild 13/13 Braving the weather: Dressed for the rain, guests persevered at OPEN CAMPUS to experience the live program on the main stage.
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