Institute of Cognitive Science

Welcome to the Institute of Cognitive Science! Here, we are dedicated to researching cognition and intelligent behavior across various disciplines. Our team of researchers works hand in hand to gain deeper insights into the mysteries of “thinking.” Our goal is to use this knowledge to promote advances in health, education, and technology. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of cognitive science!

Studierende arbeiten im Virtual Reality Lab an den Computern.

Cognitive Science in Osnabrück: : Research at the forefront

At the IKW, we're pushing boundaries in areas like animal communication, brain-inspired chips, and the exciting field of NeuroAI.

Overview of the research areas

Want to understand the mind and build a better future? : Study Cognitive Science!

Explore the intersection of philosophy, AI, psychology, and neuroscience in this dynamic program.

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The IKW Connect Awards were presented for the first time at the Institute of Cognitive Science at Osnabrück University.

Three research projects honored : Awarded for the first time: IKW Connect Award

The Institute of Cognitive Science is introducing the IKW Connect Award to recognize interdisciplinary research projects and make collaborations visible. "We want to strengthen collaboration within the Institute and show the public the fruitful output of interdisciplinary work," explains Dr. Tobias Thelen. The award winners are: Sven Walter & Peter König ("Approach-Avoidance-Bias" project), Moritz Hartstang, Nicole Gotzner & Sebastian Musslick ("Predicting Comprehensibility in Scientific Text") and Tim Kietzmann & Peter König ("No Evidence of Information Carry-Over"). The prize money will enable the teams to further develop their joint projects or launch new initiatives.

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Women in STEM studies : Participants of the Lower Saxony Technikum visited Cognitive Science

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are exciting subjects - but often with a low proportion of women. This is much more pleasing in Cognitive Science: at over 50 percent, the proportion of women on this STEM course is particularly high. As part of the Lower Saxony Technikum, the participants visited the Institute of Cognitive Science at Osnabrück University. During their visit on 1 December, experiments and discussions with students provided an insight into the Cognitive Science course. In a short lecture, Prof. Dr. Lilian Weber, Professor of Cognitive Modeling at Osnabrück University, spoke about how cognitive models can form a bridge between psychology and neuroscience in order to mathematically predict perception and behavior. Finally, course coordinator Laura Krieger presented the study program of the English-language Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science.

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Insights into the topics and projects of the students : Spotlight on Student Work

Here, students present their work: seminar papers, project reports, interviews, and more!

To the Student Journal

Zwei Moderatorinnen des Kaleidopodcast Teams machen eine Aufnahme

Podcast on topics related to cognitive science : About researchers and what motivates them

Immerse yourself in the world of cognitive science! With a blend of technical depth, curiosity, and accessibility, the project has established itself as an innovative example of student science communication.

To the Website of the Podcast

Studying in an excellent research environment : Research experience during studies

Early research experience in an excellent research environment—that is one of the special features of studying Cognitive Science at the Osnabrück University.

Details about research experience during studies