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Does cognitive science sound interesting? Try it out! : Taster week

Next taster week: June 2026

The CogSci taster week offers a relaxed and informal setting to get to know the university, courses, lecturers and fellow students, i.e. "CogSci" life and the community. It is aimed at anyone who is considering studying Cognitive Science in Osnabrück as a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.

Details and registration

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Presentations, information stands and lots of opportunities for discussion : University Information Day (HIT)

Next date: November 19th, 2026!

On the University Information Day (HIT), students and lecturers will present the degree program and answer questions in personal discussions.

Soon you will find exact details here about where to find which lectures and activities of Cognitive Science - as well as other important details. See you soon!

HIT 2026 Info Page

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Find out what students are working on during their studies! : Student Journal

This student-run journal showcases the work of cognitive science students at Osnabrück University - readers will find seminar papers, project reports, interviews, educational videos and much more! Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary field of research - the contents of the journal are correspondingly diverse and cover a wide range of topics. Get an insight into current topics and new developments at our institute!

Cognitive Science Student Journal

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Get to know typical topics in cognitive science! : Student podcast

In this podcast, students and researchers from all over the world have their say and report on their research on cognitive science topics.

Highly recommended episodes for "newcomers to cognitive science":

#1 How can we hear our inner voice? Brain-to-brain with Daniel Müller.
#12 Can we create green AI? Brain-to-brain with Cornelius Wolff.
#19 How does the world shape our emotions? Brain-to-brain with Prof. Dr. phil. Achim Stephan.
S2 #21 How does your pain make me feel? Brain-to-brain with Dr. Helena Hartmann.

Kaleidoscience Podcast