Topics in Focus

The university provides targeted support for early career researchers:

• The Graduate Academy of Education (BiwAk) provides support for academic qualification and professional positioning.
• Various mentoring programmes support students, doctoral candidates and early career researchers.
• The ‘m.powerment’ programme supports postdoctoral scientists in their career development.

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The university makes it easier to coordinate studies, career and family:

• Students and staff receive support through flexible services.
• Guidance and information on topics such as maternity leave, studying with children and caring for relatives is available.
• Holiday childcare offers relief to students and working parents, while a parent-child room and changing tables ensure a family-friendly infrastructure.

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The university embraces diversity and is committed to inclusion:

• The ‘WiRKSTATT’ develops new approaches to an inclusive university culture.
• The Inclusion Research Group (FINK) is conducting research into innovative educational models.
• The Senate Committee on Inclusion promotes equal opportunities and accessibility.
• The SHUFFLE project supports inclusive higher education.

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Sustainability shapes research, teaching and campus design:

• The university's climate protection concept sets clear goals for climate-friendly development.
• Sustainable teaching and research strengthen environmental awareness and innovation.
• The Green Office coordinates sustainable projects and student engagement.
• The Senate Committee on Sustainability develops proposals for the institutional integration of sustainability.

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The university is actively shaping the digital transformation:

• New digital formats and structures are shaping research and teaching.
• Artificial intelligence and innovative technologies support the education sector.
• The research centre CIRDE (Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Digital Education) develops forward-looking concepts.
• The IT Users' Advisory Board advises on the digital transformation of the university.

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The university promotes lifelong learning:

• Educational programmes for children, young people and adults create a wide range of learning opportunities.
• Programmes for senior citizens enable active knowledge acquisition in old age.
• Research and practice-based projects expand educational concepts for all stages of life.

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The university works closely with partners in science, education and business:

• Regional and international collaboration strengthens research and teaching.
• Exchange programmes enable interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Practice-oriented projects promote knowledge transfer between university and society.

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The university is committed to a healthy working environment.:

• The well-being of employees is promoted as part of the company health management programme.
• Health-promoting measures and counselling services are available.
• Regular employee surveys optimise working conditions.

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The university is supported in a variety of ways:

• Scholarships and donations support students, guest lecturers and various collaborations.
• Companies and private sponsors enable innovative projects.
• Alumni networks strengthen the exchange between graduates and the university.

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