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Three new bidt projects are bolstering research into the economy, the labour market and digital transformation
With three new research projects, the bidt is strengthening its Economy and Labour research area. The projects focus on AI in organisations, the digital labour market, and the transformation of public-sector organisations.
Interview with bidt researcher Steliyana Doseva: What can be done to combat online hate?
bidt researcher Steliyana Doseva explains why online hate silences people, which measures are effective, and what role platforms, politics and society play in this.
For fair competition: the bidt research project on the regulation of digital markets
Through independent research carried out in Bavaria, the bidt’s RESREG project is helping to regulate digital markets more fairly. In this interview, Jan Krämer and Leonie Ott explain why interoperability plays a key role…
A review of the 20th International For..Net Symposium
Under the theme “Project 20/42”, the 20th International For..Net Symposium looked ahead to the future, exploring ideas for a sovereign, just, and digitally enabled constitutional state.
bidt Digitalisation Labs’ Demo Day: Students present ideas for digital transformation
How do students’ ideas develop into concrete applications for digital transformation? This question was the focus of the third Demo Day organised by the bidt Digitalisation Labs.
Five questions for Sabine Pfeiffer, Chair of the Board of Directors
Sabine Pfeiffer has been Chair of the bidt Board of Directors since 1 April 2026. In this interview, she talks about her new role and the importance of labour and the economy for digital transformation.
Communicator Award 2026: Ute Schmid honoured for outstanding science communication on artificial intelligence
Ute Schmid has been awarded the 2026 Communicator Prize. The award recognises her long-standing commitment to explaining artificial intelligence in an accessible way and to fostering informed debate.
Digital science communication: ways to achieve digital visibility (Part 1/2)
Digital visibility helps researchers make their work discoverable, build networks and reach a variety of audiences. This blog post outlines key approaches and formats for digital science communication.
Digital Science Communication: Strategies for Media Relations and Public Spaces of Conflict (Part 2/2)
Digital visibility can make research more effective, but also brings scrutiny, criticism and controversy. Good science communication therefore needs preparation, role awareness and strategies for dealing with public attention.
Policy Brief on the social media ban: The bidt provides facts for a controversial debate
A new bidt policy brief reveals how people in Germany view a potential ban on social media for children and young people. The story was covered by numerous national and regional media outlets.