
Unter den Eichen Library reopens

On steps, in niches and at free-standing tables, the installation now offers space for reading, researching and working, but is also intended to invite students to linger. "Following feedback from students on the quality of stay on campus, there was a real need for action," reported Prof. Dr. Stepha
Short interview with Prof. Dr. Annette Franke

Professor Franke began her academic career at the Ruhr University Bochum, where she received a degree in social sciences in 2005. In 2011, she completed her doctorate at the Technical University of Dortmund, where she researched and held lectures from 2007 to 2011. From 2014 to 2024, Annette Franke
Short interview with Prof. Dr. Matthias Schäfer

After studying computer science at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern, he completed research stays at the University of Oxford and at armasuisse, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement. He went on to obtain his doctorate at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern on cybersecurity in a
Short interview with Prof. Dr. Anja Kerle

After training as a bank clerk, Anja Kerle completed a bachelor’s degree in social economics at the Lutheran University of Applied Sciences (EVHN) and then a master’s degree in social work at Esslingen University. They then worked in inpatient child and youth welfare, full-day care for children and
Short interview with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Karakas

Professor Karakas completed his Abitur and went on to study civil engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt. He then obtained his doctorate from RWTH Aachen University, developing an expert system for strengthening concrete bridges. After holding positions at two large planning companies
Short interview with Prof. Dr. Julia Hamprecht

After studying business administration at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) with a focus on marketing and organization, Julia Hamprecht started working as a consultant at IfM Institut für Markenwert GmbH in Frankfurt am Main in 2008. In 2009, she joined JGU’s Chair of General Business Admini
Short interview with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Wenner

After completing his bachelor’s degree in spatial planning at TU Dortmund University and his master’s degree in urban and regional planning studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science, he received his doctorate from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2021. He was a membe
Short interview with Prof. Dr. Jessica Einspänner-Pflock

After completing a degree in media studies and communication research at the University of Bonn and the New Media and Communications Program at the National University of Singapore, she researched and taught at the University of Bonn from 2009 to 2016. Her academic work focused on social interaction
Short interview with Prof. Dr. Marion Koelle

After studying media computer science at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Marion Koelle went on to complete her doctorate at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in 2019. During her doctorate, she developed prototypes of data glasses that respect the privacy of users and the peo
Strengthening ties with South Korea

President Waller took the time to introduce the German higher education system and our university of applied sciences. Together with Professor Claus-Peter Ernst from International Media Management, they discussed the differences and similarities between the German and Korean higher education systems