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10th Conference for Student Research
10th Conference for Student Research
On 17 and 18 June 2025, the 10th Conference for Student Research took place at the University of Oldenburg. Under the motto Together towards the future - Discovering new horizons the conference offered an interdisciplinary forum for students from all over Germany. The aim was to present research results across disciplinary boundaries, exchange ideas, and develop new perspectives together.
Why student research?
Undergraduate research is an important part of academic education. It not only promotes in-depth specialised knowledge, but also critical thinking, creative problem solving and scientific communication. It also strengthens students' independence and improves their academic appointment prospects.
At the University of Oldenburg, student research has a firm place in teaching and is promoted by the forschen@studium programme. From the outset, students are encouraged to think beyond the content of their studies and actively participate in scientific processes.
From the idea to the nationwide conference
Based on the observation that many student research projects receive too little attention, the first nationwide conference for student research (StuFo) was launched in Oldenburg in June 2016. The aim was to make student research visible – beyond regional and disciplinary boundaries.
Since then, the StuFo has continued to develop. Numerous universities in Germany – including Berlin, Bochum, Kiel, Hamburg, Hohenheim and Friedrichshafen – have already organised the conference. In a one- to two-day format, it offers students interested in research an annual space for dialogue and networking. As is usual for academic conferences, submitted papers are scrutinised in a review process.
Focus on the future
The anniversary edition of StuFo focused on the "Perspectives of tomorrow". In workshops and lectures, students addressed the question of what role their research will play in the future - and how it can contribute to a shared vision.
In addition to an exciting supporting programme, research results from a wide range of disciplines were presented in the form of oral presentations and poster presentations. The interdisciplinary exchange encouraged participants to discover new horizons together and provide forward-looking impetus.
FAQ
How much does it cost to take part in StuFo 2025?
Participation is free for students with their own contribution as well as for all other participants.
Who can take part in the conference?
The 10th Conference for Student Research is open to a wide audience. There are no participation requirements.
Students from all German universities (Bachelor, Master, State Examination, Diplom) from all disciplines can submit a paper for StuFo 2025. Grants for travel and accommodation costs can only be awarded to contributing students.
What are the benefits of participating in the StuFo?
- Present your research to a broad, interdisciplinary audience
- Exchange and networking with students from different subject areas
- Discussion and feedback from experts and fellow students
- Support for your own academic development
In which language will the conference be held?
The general conference language is German, but contributions can also be submitted and presented in English.
How do I receive my certificate of attendance?
You can collect your certificate of attendance from the conference office (Foyer A14) by 6.00 pm on 17 June 2025 and by 4.00 pm on 18 June 2025.
Where and how do I present my poster?
In the poster session, around 25 students will present their posters at the same time.
During the poster session, the authors will be present at their posters during the poster session, while the audience goes on tours to view the work and talk to the authors.
Use your prepared poster-pitch of 1 minute to present your project briefly so that interested conference participants can quickly understand what your project is about.
Please print the poster yourself and bring it to the conference.
The poster can be handed in at the conference office before the poster session. The StuFo organisation team will then put it up at the right time.
What do I need to bear in mind for my presentation?
You present your research in a session with up to two other presenters. These presentations deal with a similar topic to yours, as far as this assignment was possible. Including introduction and conclusion, a session lasts a maximum of 60 minutes. Each person with a presentation has 15 minutes(10 minutes presentation and 5 minutes discussion). Each session is led by a chair who announces the presenter, ensures that the timetable is adhered to and moderates the discussion.
Your presentation should be understandable for a non-specialist audience. Try to get non-specialist conference participants interested in your topic by demonstrating the relevance of your work and explaining technical terms adequately. Make sure that you can clearly explain your research question and sufficiently describe the methodological approach so that it is clear how you arrived at your findings.
What catering options are available at the conference?
All day
Lunch
In the afternoon
In the evening
Data protection notice for registration
Data protection notice for registration for the 10th Conference on Student Research
In the following, we would like to inform you about how your personal data will be processed when you register for the event. Please read the following information carefully.
I. Contact details of the controller and the data protection officer
The University of Oldenburg, a public corporation, legally represented by the President, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114 - 118, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany, is responsible for data protection.
You can contact the Data Protection Officer of the University of Oldenburg at the above address (for the attention of "The Data Protection Officer"), by telephone on +49 (0)441 798 4196 or by email at [email protected].
II. Data collected
We collect surname, first name, email address and, if applicable, institutional affiliation and status electronically. The personal data is not linked to social media applications. No further analyses of the data take place. The data is currently stored and processed using the "Microsoft Office" software package and in a Typo3 tool on a secure network drive at the university.
III. Purposes and legal basis of data processing
The purpose of data collection is the organisation of the event offered and, if necessary, the sending of the programme schedule, access links, the creation and sending of confirmations of participation and the settlement of the event with funding bodies or co-financing cooperation partners.
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal basis:
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR i.V.m. § 3 NDSG in the context of our task fulfilment.
Mandatory information is required for submission. Registration for the event cannot be completed without mandatory information.
IV. Recipients of the personal data
If necessary, the data collected will be transmitted to the respective funding organisation or co-financing cooperation partner for billing purposes. Beyond this, your personal data will not be passed on to unauthorised third parties.
V. Transfer of personal data to a third country
VI Duration of storage or retention of personal data
The data will be stored electronically in list form for a maximum of 6 months after the event and then irretrievably deleted. Lists of participants in paper form are stored for the purposes of event documentation and settlement in accordance with the retention periods stipulated by law, for business correspondence after six years and for invoices after ten years.
VII Rights as a data subject
As a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR, you have the following rights
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, please contact the data controller (see above).
VIII. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
If you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations, please contact the data protection officer of the controller (see above). Irrespective of this, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for Carl von Ossietzky University is: The State Commissioner for Data Protection in Lower Saxony, Prinzenstraße 5, 30159 Hanover.
Is there a cloakroom?
You can leave your jacket, suitcase etc. at the conference office.
Opening hours cloakroom
Tuesday, 17 June 2025: 08:30-19:30
Wednesday, 18 June 2025: 08:30-18:00
Where does the conference take place?
The 10th Conference for Student Research will take place at the Carl von Ossietzky University.
Directions to the conference
Bus connection
The routes listed here connect the university campuses with the ZOB (main railway station) and the main transfer point "Lappan" (city centre). Timetables can be downloaded as PDF.
- The Haarentor campus (Ammerländer Heerstraße/Uhlhornsweg, see map) is served by lines 306 "Universität", 310 "Wehnen/Famila-Center" and 324 "Infanterieweg".
Haarentor campus
What funding options are available for travel and accommodation costs?
Participants in the conference with their own contribution can receive the following grants for travel and accommodation costs:
- €50 for travelling expenses. Semester ticket or other benefits must be used if the journey is less than 180km.
- From a distance of 100 km: €50 per overnight stay. Two overnight stays per person can be subsidised. In the case of a group project, only two students per contribution can receive funding for travel and accommodation costs.
- A maximum of €150 per person can be funded.
What accommodation options are there?
We have reserved a contingent of rooms at Hotel Alexander (Alexanderstraße 107, 26121 Oldenburg) for participants of StuFo 2025.
- 75.00 Euro per night/single room or 85.00 Euro per night with breakfast
- 85.00 Euro per night/twin or double room or 105.00 Euro per night with breakfast
You can request and book one of the rooms with the keyword ‘StuFo2025’ until 05.05.2025. Payment on site. Free parking spaces are available. Please note the general terms and conditions.
Further accommodation options in Oldenburg:
- B&B HOTEL Oldenburg (Alexanderstraße 1-5, 26121 Oldenburg)
- Acara Hotel (Am Stadtmuseum 12, 26121 Oldenburg)
- Altera Hotel (Herbertgang 23, 26122 Oldenburg)
- Antares Hotel (Staugraben, 26122 Oldenburg)
- More options