The ToleranzRäume exhibition is touring Germany with colourful containers in public places and there is also an indoor version, which is now being shown in the university library as part of the 'Action Day against Racism'. The exhibition invites people to experience and discuss how tolerance can work in our coexistence, but also where it has its limits. Its aim is to open up new perspectives on the topic of tolerance, but also very specifically on the living environments of other people.

We are particularly pleased to be able to present the virtual development of the exhibition by the Centre for Information and Media Technology Services (ZIM) and GamesLab at Paderborn University. In addition to the exhibition, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience extended content via VR glasses.

The exhibition will be opened on 21 April at 14:30 by the Vice President for International Affairs and President of the COLOURS Alliance, Professor Dr. Heike Trautmann, on the entrance level of the University Library. Afterwards, all interested parties are invited to a bilingual tour of the exhibition followed by a discussion. The European COLOURS Alliance will offer a stand with advice on the COLOURS Alliance and representatives of the Implementation Office will be on site. A small COLOURS snack will provide refreshments.

The exhibition can then be visited until 10 May during the opening hours of the University Library: Mondays to Fridays from 7:30 am to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm (closed on public holidays).

8 March is International Women's Day - on this day, the focus is on gender equality. It is about equal rights and equal opportunities as well as empowering the next generation towards more equal opportunities. To mark the occasion, the travelling exhibition "Frauen in MINT" will be on display on the entrance level of the University Library.

Few women still choose to study and pursue a scientific career in the STEM field. For this reason, female role models who have successfully followed this path are presented with very personal insights.

The travelling exhibition "Women in STEM" shows experiences, successes, but also challenges through portraits of inspiring women and their life paths in the academic and professional fields of STEM (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology).

The exhibition will be on display in the University Library from 3 to 19 March 2026 (Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to midnight; Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm). Stop by, learn about the stories of women in STEM and be inspired!