The Heinz Nixdorf Institute is a research centre within the University of Paderborn. It was founded in 1987 initiated and supported by Heinz Nixdorf. By doing so he wanted to create a symbiosis of computer science and engineering in order to provide critical impetus for new products and services. This includes interactions with the social environment.
Our research is aligned with the program “Dynamics, Mobility, Integration: En-route to the technical systems of tomorrow.” In training and education the Heinz Nixdorf Institute is involved in many programs of study at the University of Paderborn. The superior goal in education and training is to communicate competencies that are critical in tomorrows economy.
Today seven Professors and 200 researchers work at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute. The Heinz Nixdorf Institute accounts for approximately a quarter of the research projects of the University of Paderborn and per year approximately 30 young researchers receive a doctorate. 
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