Banking Hall at Forum at Domshof
Knowledge Is the New Currency!
Where money once changed hands, knowledge now changes minds.
On the ground floor of Forum am Domshof - just beyond the grand foyer - the Banking Hall is being transformed into a multifunctional meeting space. Here, the University of Bremen will showcase its rich interdisciplinary diversity and foster vibrant exchange between the university and the city. This “third place” invites dialogue, interactive knowledge sharing, and creative exploration at the intersection of science, research, and society.
The Idea Behind the Banking Hall
Discover, experiment, and engage in dialogue. The Banking Hall is a meeting place for science and society.
The range of possibilities is vast:
- Dialogue events on socially relevant topics
- Workshops, maker sessions, and creative hands-on activities
- Readings and performance art
- Exhibitions
- and much more...
We are currently developing a regular program of events and testing out different formats.
Events
UNLOCK THE FUTURE Exhibition
Exhibition
9.12.2025-31.03.2026
What does a fair school look like? What exactly is educational equality – and why does it concern us all? Answers to these questions are provided by the exhibition ‘Unlock the Future’. It brings research findings on the topic of educational equality in Bremen and Bremerhaven to life.
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New horizons: Career paths for scientists with doctorates
Panel discussion
18.02.2026
This event connects doctoral students and postdocs at the University of Bremen with scientists who hold doctorates in various professional fields. In short presentations, the guests provide insights into their career paths outside of traditional academia, their current activities, and key skills and networks. Career options, key qualifications, and decision-making processes will be discussed in an exchange with the audience.
A collaboration between BYRD, BRIDGE, and the Graduate Academy of the University of Oldenburg.
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STEM-Barcamp 2026
Barcamp
6 March 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Teachers, students, company employees and extracurricular (MINT) stakeholders are cordially invited to the MINT Barcamp at the House of Science and then to the Forum am Domshof at the University of Bremen.
The Barcamp offers space for exchange, new ideas and exciting sessions on the topics of STEM education, digitalisation, innovation and equal opportunities.
Whether you want to host your own session or simply join in the discussion out of curiosity, you are very welcome to attend!
You can register via this website.
Asteroids and maps: How mathematicians saw the world 200 years ago
Lecture
17 March 2026, 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
200 years ago, the famous mathematicians Gauss, Olbers and Bessel wrote exciting letters to each other about new discoveries, strange celestial bodies and the measurement of the world. In this lecture, we will travel back in time to their era and discover how they lived and worked. We will look at how mathematics was used at that time to identify and correct measurement errors. And perhaps we will even meet a certain ‘Mr Gauss’ who can tell us personally what it was like to conduct research and make new discoveries back then.
This event is part of the Bremen “Kinder-Uni” (University for Children).
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New equipment
Since the end of November 2025, you will find new furniture and room elements in the ticket hall that can be flexibly converted for different usage scenarios – from daytime work and recreation areas for students and guests to seated evening events. Further information can be found in the FAQs below.
You have questions about the Banking Hall? Feel free to contact us!
In General
Dr. Julia Gantenberg
Administrative Unit 16, UniTransfer
Room 3270, SFG building &
Forum at Domshof 50051
Phone: +49 421 218-60393
Email: julia.gantenbergprotect me ?!vw.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Formats for young interaction groups
Isabell Harder
Administrative Unit 16, UniTransfer
Room 3270, SFG building &
Forum at Domshof 50051
Phone: +49 421 218-57134
Email: isabell.harderprotect me ?!vw.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
For which events can the Banking Hall be used?
The Banking Hall is primarily available for non-profit/non-commercial public events with a clear scientific focus. Dialogue should be a central component of the event. Admission to the event should be free of charge. This does not preclude prior registration with the organisers.
Who can use the Banking Hall for an event?
The Banking Hall can be used free of charge by all members of the university for the above-mentioned events.
External users may use the Banking Hall for the above-mentioned events for a fee. For terms and conditions, please contact the events office:
GW2, Room B2730
Tel.: +49 421 218-60900
Email: vab@uni-bremen.de
How much does it cost to use the Banking Hall?
The use of the Banking Hall is free of charge for events initiated or coordinated internally by the university. External users can use the Banking Hall for a fee. For terms and conditions, please contact the events office:
GW2, Room B2730
Tel.: +49 421 218-60900
Email: vab@uni-bremen.de
How many people is the Banking Hall designed for?
With seating, we recommend a maximum capacity of 130 people. With standing room, the Banking Hall can accommodate up to 199 people (including the organisation team and any service staff).
There are currently 60 different seats in the Banking Hall. Additional event chairs must be collected by the organisers themselves from the chair storage room on the 3rd basement floor of the Forum am Domshof, set up and returned to storage after the event. The transponder for this room is available from the property management office of the Forum am Domshof for a deposit of �20:
Deniz John, Tina Neuwinger, Rabea Blanck (room management):
Building/room: UFO / 00019
Telephone: +49-421-218-60879
Email: ufo-raum@uni-bremen.de
What furniture is available for events?
The Banking Hall can be furnished for different event formats and sizes. The following are available:
- 1 stage platform
- 1 standing desk
- 195 stackable chairs
- 16 upholstered chairs
- 8 bar stools
- 8 lounge chairs
- 2 high tables
- 4 tables
- 6 grandstand elements
- 2 seating elements
- Exhibition cubes – various designs
- 3 tall with acrylic panel
- 5 small with acrylic panel
- 10 small
- 7 small with divided lid
- 7 large
How is the set-up, dismantling and conversion carried out before and after an event?
At the end of November 2025, the Banking Hall was furnished with new furniture and interior design elements. Organisers are free to change the furnishings for their event. Organisers are responsible for setting up, dismantling and rearranging the furniture. Please plan accordingly in terms of personnel and time resources. Afterwards, the furniture must be returned to its original condition. Here you can find photos of the current interior design: Furnishing status of the Banking Hall in Dec. 2025
From December 2025 to March 2026, a travelling exhibition will be on display in the Banking Hall and adjoining room.
What technical equipment is available in the Banking Hall and can it be used?
Currently, there is no permanently installed technical equipment in the Banking Hall. However, screens, projectors and loudspeakers with microphone(s) can be borrowed from the administration of the Faculty of Law. Please contact the administration of Faculty 6 in good time in advance:
/jura/fachbereich-6-rechtswissenschaft/fachbereich/verwaltung/fachbereichsverwaltung
Please note: No instruction will be provided on how to use the technical equipment, which you will be required to operate yourself. If you have any questions, please contact the media office in good time in advance:
Telephone: +49 421 218 60941
Email: medienstelle@uni-bremen.de
How can the Banking Hall be reserved or booked?
To enquire about using the Banking Hall for a specific event, please use the following enquiry form:
/kooperationen/transfer-mit-gesellschaft/veranstaltunganfrage-kassenhalle
The UniTransfer department will assess whether the event can take place in the Banking Hall in terms of content and scheduling.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: kassenhalleprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
When is the main entrance to the Banking Hall facing Domshof open?
The main entrance is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main entrance is also opened for events that take place outside these hours.
Otherwise, the Forum am Domshof building is accessible via the inner courtyard during the following hours (Juridicum opening hours):
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Is it possible to offer catering in the Banking Hall during an event?
Yes, this is possible. Please note:
- There is no kitchenette or similar facility available in the immediate vicinity of the Banking Hall.
- The organisers are responsible for cleaning up any significant mess.
If you would like to enquire about catering at the Domshof canteen, please contact:
Can the corridor leading to the inner courtyard of the Forum am Domshof be used as part of an event?
This is possible outside the opening hours of the student union's coffee bar.
The current opening hours can be found here:
https://www.stw-bremen.de/de/essen-und-trinken/universitaet-bremen/mensa-domshof/
Please note that all structures and installations must be dismantled immediately after the event so as not to interfere with the operations of the student union.
Will someone be available to the organisers as a contact person on the day of the event?
There will be no contact person available to the organisers on site on the day of the event. Please clarify any questions you may have in advance.
In emergencies, please contact:
- Control room, University of Bremen:
Tel.: +49 421 218-2400
- On-site security Mon–Fri 3 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Mr. Oehlmann:
Mobile: 0162-2044050
What are the duties of event organisers?
All internal and external event organisers are required to comply with the University of Bremen's event guidelines. They are also required to proactively clarify any questions regarding the organisation of the event with the contact persons listed in the FAQ in advance. In addition, consideration must be given to the café operations of the Student Services Organisation before, during and after the event.
The organisers themselves must set up and dismantle all structures and modifications for the event immediately after the event and document the results in the form of photos or videos. Please send these images/videos directly after the event to:
vabprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Here you will find photos of the current interior design, which must be dismantled: Furniture status in the Banking Hall in Dec. 2025
Can the set-up/conversion for an event also take place the day before?
This is generally possible if the Banking Hall is also reserved in good time for the set-up period. Please note that the Banking Hall cannot be locked and that there is no security for technical equipment, for example. Technical equipment borrowed from the media centre must be supervised at all times or stored securely overnight.
Can dismantling/clearing up take place the day after an event?
This is possible in principle if the Banking Hall is also reserved in good time for the dismantling period. Please note that the Banking Hall cannot be locked and that there is no security for technical equipment, for example. Technical equipment borrowed from the media centre must be supervised at all times or stored securely overnight.