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12 August 2026

Visit to a Turkish partner university

A representative from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University in Kahramanmaraş, Anatolia, visited Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 5 August 2026. During the visit, the parties explored joint educational programmes and opportunities to expand the partnership, which has been in place since July 2025.

Five people are standing outside.

6 August 2026

Long-service anniversaries honoured at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

On 5 August, two members of staff at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences received certificates from the Free State of Thuringia to mark their 25th anniversary of service in the public sector. The university’s president, Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner, presented the awards in person and paid tribute to the long-standing commitment and valuable work of the recipients for the university.

Three people carrying blue foldersPhoto: Nadine Kathrin Luschnat (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences)

5 August 2026

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences at the 3rd Environment Day in Gernrode – Focus on energy scenarios for private households

Nordhausen/Gernrode. The Institute for Renewable Energy Technology (in.RET) at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will be taking part in the 3rd Environment Day in Gernrode on 30 August 2026 with its own information stand. Organised by Umweltaktion Gernrode, the event will take place from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm at the fairground and in the Gernrode community hall, under the motto: „Protect the environment – save the climate“

A sustainable home powered by renewable energyPhoto: AI-generated illustration (OpenAI/DALL·E)

3 August 2026

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and TEAG Thüringer Energie AG sign a cooperation agreement

On 29 July, a cooperation agreement was signed between Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and TEAG Thüringer Energie AG with a view to working more closely together in the future in the areas of research, teaching and knowledge transfer. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner, President of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, and Tanja Knaut (Recruitment/HR Marketing) and Domenika Heimann (Head of Human Resources) of TEAG Thüringer Energie AG.

Four people in front of a modern building.Photo: Alina Gauche

23 July 2026

WORT Nord invites you to an ideas workshop for Northern Thuringia

On 1 September 2026, people from the local community, universities, clubs and initiatives will come together to develop ideas for bringing people together, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting harmonious coexistence in the region.

A noticeboard featuring a network map displays a map of the region, sticky notes and coloured threads linking various locations and stakeholders. This interactive visualisation serves to highlight existing networks and collaborations within the context of a participatory or research event.Photo: Chris Mertinat (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences)

15 June 2026

A first for the Thuringian Corporate Run: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences fosters a sense of community and promotes careers in academia

Erfurt/Nordhausen. With a team of nine, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences took part in the Thuringian Corporate Run in Erfurt for the first time. Students, research staff, administrative and technical staff, and lecturers set off together on the approximately five-kilometre route through Erfurt’s old town. The event was all about team spirit, networking and raising the university’s profile as an attractive place to work and study.

Runners with medals after the race

8 June 2026

25 years for teaching, laboratory and university life

Nordhausen - Two long-serving employees at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences have been honoured for their 25 years of public service. University President Prof Dr Jörg Wagner personally presented the certificates from the Free State of Thuringia and thanked both employees for their constant commitment - on behalf of the entire university community.

Three people with folders stand together.Photo: Nadine Luschnat (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences)

2 June 2026

Europe networks itself quantum-safe: starting signal for the trilateral infrastructure project QUANT-GPICz

Nordhausen. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences leads international consortium to establish a highly secure communication axis between Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic / Strategic contribution to Europe's digital resilience and sovereignty. Today's kick-off event marked the official launch of the QUANT-GPlCz - QKD Network Germany-Poland-Czech research project. The project marks a turning point in European cyber security: for the first time, national quantum communication infrastructures (QCI) will be linked to form a trilateral backbone.

Group photo of experts at eventPhoto: Cornelius Pfannkuch Film & Photography

8 May 2026

The newly founded Institute for Digitalisation, Innovation and Change (DICH) bundles expertise for business and teaching in northern Thuringia

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, 7 May 2026 - With the founding of the Institute for Digitalisation, Innovation and Change (DICH), Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is creating a central hub for digital transformation. The institute links scientific expertise directly with the practical challenges of regional and national companies and the training of future specialists.

Group of people in a corridor

30 April 2026

Repairing, calculating, taster sessions: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences invites you to join in at its Open Day

Nordhausen. On 30 May 2026, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences invites you to its campus from 1 pm to 6 pm. Science should have a direct impact in the region. Under this guiding principle, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is presenting special offers in the field of GreenTech and sustainability at its Open Day. Whether it's a repair meeting, an energy check or an insight into the degree programmes.

Vehicle presented by Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

23 April 2026

When innovation fails - even though everything is right: New dissertation explains why business model innovation succeeds or fails

Nordhausen - Why do established companies fail to make radical changes, while others triumph despite having the same resources? Dr Max Schülting (alumnus of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences/University of Jena) has investigated this question in his dissertation. His research dispels the preconception that success is only a question of budget. In his dissertation, the alumnus of the Innovation and Change Management programme investigated the conditions under which companies successfully innovate their business models - and when they fail to do so despite having the resources and skills to do so. The work was supervised by Prof Dr Matthias Menter, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, and Prof Dr Lutz Göcke, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

Graduate with professor, festive occasion

20 April 2026

Practice and studies more closely interlinked: new cooperation at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is further expanding its cooperation with the regional economy: A cooperation agreement has been signed with AHN Biotechnologie GmbH for the implementation of a practice-oriented degree programme. The cooperation focuses in particular on the Digital Product Management degree programme. The aim is to give students an early insight into real business processes and prepare them specifically for activities at the interface of technology, business and digitalisation.

Two men sign a document.

17 April 2026

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences further expands practical partnerships

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Škoda Autohaus Liebe from Sangerhausen have signed a cooperation agreement to organise a practice-oriented course of study. The aim of the co-operation is to link studies and company practice more closely and to give students an early insight into real work processes.

Two men with stewards outside.

17 April 2026

Climate forest on campus: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences relies on proven concepts for urban biodiversity

Nordhausen - As part of the joint project „KLIMA-N“, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has completed a so-called climate forest. By realising a „Tiny Forest“ and linking technical micro-projects, the university is demonstrating how urban biodiversity and renewable energies go hand in hand. The aim is to establish a low-maintenance and climate-resilient ecosystem directly on campus through the targeted application of external best practice methods.

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2 April 2026

Scientific foundation for digital innovations: First comprehensive textbook on digital product management published

Nordhausen, 30 March 2026 - While digital products and services dominate the global economy today, the German-speaking world has so far lacked a systematic, scientific treatment of digital product management as an independent discipline. Prof Dr Lutz Göcke from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Michael Schultheiß (reMarkable) have now closed this gap with the textbook „Product Management: Continuous Innovation of Digital Products“. The work, published by Springer Gabler Verlag, brings together empirical research and the requirements of the digital economy in a structured framework for the first time.

Two men with a book outdoors

30 March 2026

University honours many years of collaboration

Nordhausen - Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has honoured three long-standing employees for their 25 years of service to the university. University President Prof Dr Jörg Wagner congratulated the jubilarians personally and expressed his heartfelt thanks for their many years of loyalty and great commitment.

Group photo with certificate presentation outside.

30 March 2026

Practical test for the circular economy: students at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences research gypsum recycling in the „Regypsathon“

How plasterboard can be recycled efficiently was the focus of a new practical format at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. The „Regypsathon“ workshop took place for the first time in the winter semester 2025/2026 in cooperation with Knauf. The event was organised as part of the „Plant Planning for Recycling Technology“ course for students on the Environmental and Recycling Technology Master's degree programme and was held at the Resource Institute Nordhausen (ResIn).

Scientists work in the laboratory.

16 March 2026

WORT Nord: The WORT Nord team is now complete

New ESF+ project strengthens the sustainable retention of young talent in the region

On 9 March 2026, the twelve-member team of the WORT Nord project - Weltoffene Region Nordthüringen - came together in full for the first time on the campus of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to sustainably strengthen Northern Thuringia as a sustainable place to live, learn and work for international students and skilled workers.

Group of people outdoors.

10 March 2026

Girls'Day 2026 at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: experiments, technology and programming for schoolgirls

Nordhausen, 10 March 2026 - On 23 April 2026, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will once again be taking part in the nationwide Girls' Day. On this day, the university's Student Research Centre (SFZ) will open its doors to schoolgirls in years 5 to 10 who are curious about mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology (STEM). The aim is to get girls interested in technical and scientific careers at an early age and to show them new prospects for their professional future.

Girls build with Lego and technology.

4 March 2026

Education on the move: Regional conference on language teaching at Thuringian universities at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

On 26 February 2026, the regional conference for language teaching at Thuringian universities took place at the Language Centre of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. Under the title „Education on the move: linguistic, cultural and technological diversity in teaching“, teachers and experts from various Thuringian universities came together to discuss current developments in university language teaching.

Group discussion in a seminar room.

3 March 2026

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences signs cooperation agreements with ACTANOL Energie GmbH and Dr Christian Borowski

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences (HSN) signed two cooperation agreements on 27 February 2026: with ACTANOL Energie GmbH from Kempten and with Dr Christian Borowski (Borowski - Büro für Umwelt und Energie) from Nordhausen. With these agreements, the university is intensifying its collaboration with regional and national partners from industry and engineering practice in research, teaching and practice-orientated training.

Group photo with presentation materials.

2 March 2026

Regional competition „Jugend forscht“ 2026 at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: Impressive research diversity and record participation

On 25 February 2026, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences once again hosted the regional „Jugend forscht“ competition in Northern Thuringia. Numerous young researchers presented their projects in the fields of the world of work, biology, chemistry, physics and technology - and impressively demonstrated the depth of expertise and commitment with which they dedicate themselves to current issues.

Group photo at a competition

24 February 2026

„And then what do you do with it?“ - Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences invites parents to an evening for engineering degree programmes

Nordhausen, 24 February 2026 - Choosing a course of study is no longer a decision that young adults make alone in a quiet room. Parents often sit at the kitchen table when it comes to the question: Which degree programme offers real opportunities for the future? In order to shed some light on this issue, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences (HSN) is breaking away from rigid information events and inviting prospective students and their parents to a new „parents“ evening" format.

Presentation in front of technical equipment.

12 February 2026

Interdisciplinary dialogue on the energy transition: 9th RET.Con in Nordhausen provides impetus for the energy systems of tomorrow

Nordhausen, 12 February 2026 - How can the energy transition succeed in practice? This question is the focus of the 9th Regenerative Energy Technology Conference (RET.Con), which will take place at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences from 12 to 13 February. For around two days, experts from research and industry will be discussing new technological developments and the necessary networking of modern energy systems.

Meeting in an industrial environment.

11 February 2026

Nordhausen student team launches stratospheric balloon experiment

Great joy and justified pride at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: the BEXUS-ALBEDO student team has successfully presented itself in the selection process and has been allowed to conduct its experiment as part of a stratospheric balloon flight.

Group in front of rocket in the snow.

10 February 2026

More energy for studies and work: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences launches a series of workshops for employees and students

Healthy eating is far more than just a trend: it is a decisive factor for performance, concentration and well-being in everyday study and work life. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is making healthy eating a practical experience in 2026 with a new series of workshops. In a total of four nutrition workshops, which will take place once a quarter, employees and students will have the opportunity to try out a balanced diet that is suitable for everyday life and take away lasting impulses for their health.

People cooking in a modern kitchen.

9 February 2026

Practical studies: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences starts cooperation with regional banks - New business administration specialisation in Banking & Finance from winter semester 2026/27

A joint meeting at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences marked the official start of a new co-operation between the university and leading regional credit institutions. The partners are Kreissparkasse Eichsfeld, Kyffhäusersparkasse, Sparkasse Unstrut-Hainich and VR Bank in Thuringia. Together, the partners are developing a practice-integrated degree programme format in the field of business administration with additional components from banking and finance. The programme is scheduled to start in the 2026/27 winter semester.

Group photo in front of the presentation board.

28 January 2026

First teacher training programme for mainstream schools to start at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences from winter semester 2026/27

From the winter semester 2026/27, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will offer the new Bachelor's degree programme „Teaching STEM for mainstream schools“ (Bachelor of Science). With this degree programme, the university is expanding its profile in the field of teacher training and responding to the demand for qualified teachers in STEM subjects.

Pupils learning with teacher at the table.Photo: Jacob Lund/stock.adobe.com

27 January 2026

Thuringian universities of applied sciences focus on responsible further development within the network

Joint press release by Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena, Erfurt University of Applied Sciences, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences

Reforms that affect the entire higher education system in Thuringia must be measured in terms of impact, cost and feasibility. With this in mind, the Thuringian universities of applied sciences (HAW) Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena, Erfurt University of Applied Sciences, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences welcome the announcement by the Thuringian Ministry of Science to begin talks on the future organisation of the higher education system. At the same time, they urge that decisions of such importance should only be made on the basis of reliable analyses, transparent cost estimates and realistic implementation periods.

Logos of universities of applied sciences in Germany

15 January 2026

Interdisciplinary dialogue on the energy transition: 9th RET.Con in Nordhausen focuses on the energy systems of the future

Nordhausen, 15 January 2026 - From 12 to 13 February 2026, the Institute for Renewable Energy Technology (in.RET) invites you to the 9th Regenerative Energy Technology Conference (RET.Con) at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. The conference is aimed at companies and research institutions in the field of renewable energies, which will present topics from their current research and development work and discuss them in a scientific context.

Programme of the RET 2026 conference

18 December 2025

Great news for Nordhausen: „WORT Nord - Weltoffene Region Thüringens“ project launch strengthens skilled labour and prospects of staying in the region

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of the project „WORT Nord - Weltoffene Region Thüringens: Talente binden, Zukunft sichern - für eine zukunftsfeste Region Nordthüringen“ on 1 November 2025. The university received the official notice of approval from the Thuringian State Office of Administration on 11 December. The project is scheduled to run for three years up to and including October 2028 and is being funded by the Free State of Thuringia as part of the Skilled Labour and Further Training Directive with funds from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) totalling over 2 million.

Three people in front of a building.

12 December 2025

Model calculations show the importance of wind power for a cost-effective energy supply in Thuringia: Wind power as a mainstay of the future generation structure | Rising costs if the share of wind power is reduced

As part of the ZO.RRO II research project* funded by the Free State of Thuringia, a current study by the Institute for Regenerative Energy Technology (in.RET) at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is analysing how different expansion paths for wind power will affect the structure and overall costs of the energy supply in Thuringia up to 2045. The analysis is based on a detailed energy system model that maps the regional energy supply over the course of the hour and takes into account both technical potential and future energy requirements.

Lecture on wind power and energy costs

10 December 2025

Planning security and strategic direction for Thuringia's science sector

Media information from the Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture

Erfurt, 10 December 2025
The Free State of Thuringia and its ten state universities today ceremoniously signed the agreement to extend the Higher Education Framework Agreement V by one year until the end of 2026 in the Thuringian state parliament. The extension agreement provides the universities with stability, continuity and planning security for the coming year in a phase of demographic and financial challenges. It enables a 3.5 per cent increase in state funding for 2026, which can also be used to cover the above-average growth in supply costs, thus ensuring the continuous fulfilment of tasks in research and teaching.

Group photo of people on stairs.

8 December 2025

Living freely without violence

Worldwide, a woman is murdered every ten minutes because she is a woman - and in Germany, too, such a femicide takes place almost every day (according to the Federal Criminal Police Office, 360 completed homicides of women and girls in 2023). 63 per cent of all politically active women experience digital violence. 90 per cent of young women feel strong to extreme fear when they meet unknown men at night.

People stand in a long queue.

4 December 2025

Citizens make the future - review of the HIKEathon X Citizens in Nordhausen

For two days, the Audimax at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences was a think tank for the entire region. At the HIKEathon X Citizens, almost 100 people from the city and district, companies, civil society and the university worked on concrete solutions for northern Thuringia. At the same time, interested parties followed the process on the YouTube livestream, which recorded around 250 views - in addition, guests from the public came directly to the Audimax and accepted the university's invitation.

Group photo of participants and organisers.

14 November 2025

„The recovery“

Under the organisational direction of Prof. Dr Viola Sporleder-Geb, the actors Stefan Dehler and Christoph Huber (theatre production „stille hunde“) and the director of the Moringen Concentration Camp Memorial in southern Lower Saxony, Stefan Wilbricht, were guests at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 10 November 2025.

Two men in a meeting room.

12 November 2025

Research team from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences receives Thuringian Research Award 2025

Prof. Dr Uta Breuer and Prof. Dr Elmar Hinz are the first researchers from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences to be awarded the Thuringian Research Prize 2025 in the Applied Research category. The award recognises the „CarboMass“ project, which they implemented in the region from 2021 to 2024 with funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The project investigated whether municipal sewage sludge can be used to cover potash dumps after a pyrolysis process and mixing with biomass.

Group photo with awards and flowers.

11 November 2025

Think, participate, help shape: HIKEathon X Citizens is looking for creative minds

University President Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner, District Administrator Matthias Jendricke, entrepreneur Axel Heck and Thomas Herwig (Lab Operations Manager of the hike) met at the press event on 7 November 2025 in the hike Lab at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences to present this year's HIKEathon format „HIKEathon X Citizens“. What is special about this year is that the university, city and district are joining forces for the first time to develop ideas for the future of northern Thuringia together with citizens.

Group photo at HIKEathon event

10 November 2025

International students and company representatives network at the cricket match

Students who are preparing for practice-orientated final theses in terms of subject, intercultural and language skills as part of the DAAD project HAW.International: HSN - nachhaltig regional international, funded by the BMFTR, took part in the Talents on Field event initiated by Nicola Bargfrede (Career Service / Internship Office) and successfully held for the second time.

People playing cricket in the hall.

10 November 2025

Two Nordhausen start-ups take off with TRIP - „anfang.“ and „EStyle“ represent the university incubator hike in the Thuringian Accelerator Programme

The seventh round of the Thuringian Regional Innovation Programme (TRIP) kicked off at the traditional Bandhaus Erfurt - and two start-ups from the university incubator hike at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences are taking part. A total of eleven innovative teams from all over Thuringia were accepted into the renowned accelerator programme at the „Start Your TRIP“ kick-off event. The Nordhausen start-up teams anfang. and EStyle were able to successfully assert themselves from over 40 applications - a strong signal for the innovative strength of Nordhausen as a university location.

Group with tickets in front of artwork

3 November 2025

Guest of honour on Schnitzel Day - Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences congratulates Professor Poerschke on his 80th birthday

On Wednesday 29 October, University President Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner welcomed a special guest to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: Professor Jürgen Poerschke, who celebrated his 80th birthday a few days ago. The President took the opportunity to congratulate his longstanding colleague in person, to catch up with him and to reminisce together. An invitation was extended to the traditional Schnitzel Day in the canteen - probably the most popular day of the week among students and staff.

2 men with handshake

29 October 2025

Studienkolleg students experiment in the laboratory for applied microbiology at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

At the Staatliches Studienkolleg at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, foreign applicants prepare specifically for studying at a German university. On 20 and 23 October 2025, students on the so-called M-course, who are aiming to study medicine at a later stage, were given the opportunity to gain practical laboratory experience in the Applied Microbiology Laboratory at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. They were accompanied by their specialist teacher Thomas Kloß.

Group in lab coats in the lab

15 October 2025

Successful start to a strong partnership: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Stadtwerke Sondershausen GmbH promote practice-orientated studies

An important step towards securing skilled workers in the region and transferring knowledge: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Stadtwerke Sondershausen GmbH signed a cooperation agreement on 29 September 2025. Together, the two partners want to promote practice-orientated studies and thus further strengthen the link between academic education and professional practice.

Two people with documents outdoors.

7 October 2025

2 years after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 - Sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany

According to the latest figures from the Research and Information Centre on Anti-Semitism (RIAS), 8,627 anti-Semitic incidents were documented nationwide in 2024. This represents an increase of almost 77 per cent compared to 2023 (4,886 incidents). In mathematical terms, this means that an average of 24 antisemitic incidents occurred per day in 2024 - compared to 13 in the previous year.

Colour tile HSN blue with shapes

6 October 2025

Hydrogen in the heating transition: Focus on opportunities and limits

What role can hydrogen play in municipal heating planning? What opportunities does it offer and where are the technological and economic limits? These questions were the focus of a public panel discussion hosted by Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, the industry association SolarInput e. V. and SOKRATHERM GmbH in the university's Audimax on 25 September.

Orange pinboard with hand-labelled moderation cards on the potential, challenges and outlook for hydrogen use, including terms such as "solar thermal energy", "waste heat", "H₂ for flexible systems" and "Mobility completed by H₂?".

3 October 2025

Thuringian Minister President, Mario Voigt, visits Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences - Future impetus for research, teaching and start-up support

The Thuringian Minister President, Mario Voigt, visited Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 30 September to gain an impression of the university's current developments, prospects and innovative strength. Together with University President, Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner, State Secretary, Prof. Dr Steffen Teichert, Chancellor, Jan Funke, Vice President for Studies and Teaching, Prof. Dr Cordula Borbe, and Prof. Dr Thomas Hühn, the focus was on topics such as student numbers, new study formats, research priorities and the university's future role in the field of artificial intelligence.

Group of people in front of building.

1 October 2025

Resource Forum 2025 at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: impetus for the circular economy, digitalisation and resource efficiency from regional to European level

For two days, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences was a meeting place for experts from science, business, politics and society. The Resource Forum 2025 was all about innovation, resource efficiency and the circular economy. It became clear that all stakeholders, from the Harz recycling region to European initiatives in Brussels, are working together to drive forward the transformation to a sustainable and circular economy.

People in a modern event room.

29 September 2025

Welcome on board: first-year students receive the fullest first-year bag yet

When October approaches and you can hardly get into the office because the boxes are piled up almost to the ceiling, it's clear: the winter semester is imminent. And with it comes the ceremonial enrolment and induction week from 6 October - a highlight for the new freshmen, who are affectionately known as "Erstis" at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

Tables full of materials and activities.

26 September 2025

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences bids farewell to the 6th cohort of the "Network Technology and Network Operation District Heating" certificate programme

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has successfully graduated the sixth cohort of the part-time certificate programme "Network Technology and Network Operation District Heating". The practical training programme, which was developed in close cooperation with AGFW and the TEAG Academy, is aimed at specialists and managers from the energy and water industry who want to expand their expertise in the field of district heating.

Group of people on a staircase.

22 September 2025

Specialists for the energy transition: The majority of international students stay in Germany after graduation

As part of a survey, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has investigated the career paths taken by graduates of the English-language Master's degree programme Renewable Energy Systems (M.Eng.) after graduation. The results show that the majority of international students remain in Germany after their studies and are therefore available to the labour market as highly qualified specialists.

Whereabouts of graduates by category

18 September 2025

City of Nordhausen and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences renew cooperation agreement

The connection between society and science in Nordhausen is being further strengthened: the cooperation agreement between Nordhausen City Council and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, which has been in place since 2018, was renewed and signed by Lord Mayor Kai Buchmann and University President Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner on 15 September. The aim is to secure long-term cooperation in education and training and to provide new impetus for the region.

Two people sign a document.

10 September 2025

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and gehZEITEN gUG Chemnitz launch cooperation for practical studies and better support for children, young people and families

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and the non-profit organisation gehZEITEN gUG Chemnitz signed a cooperation agreement on 8 September 2025. The partnership aims to strengthen practice-orientated education at the university while providing even more targeted support for families, children and young people with special needs.

Group presents a document outdoors.

1 September 2025

How quickly do solar cells age?

Esther Fokuhl's dissertation on the reliability testing of photovoltaic modules in connection with light-induced degradation has been published in the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences publication series.

Presentation on solar energy and research.

27 August 2025

Resource Forum Nordhausen 2025: Focus on digitalisation, circular economy and sustainable resource management

On 25 and 26 September 2025, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, the State Development Corporation of Thuringia (LEG Thüringen) and Clausthal University of Technology are hosting the Nordhausen 2025 Resource Forum. Under the guiding theme of "Recycling, waste treatment and sustainable resource management in the context of digitalisation and the challenges of the circular economy", experts from science, business, industry and local authorities will discuss current developments, innovations and future strategies.

a blue and green card with white text

27 August 2025

CampusThüringenTour makes a stop at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

On 8 October 2025, it's that time again: the CampusThüringenTour (CTT) will be making a stop at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences (HSN). From 9.30 a.m., schoolgirls in grades 10 to 13 can look forward to an exciting and varied day of study orientation in the STEM field.

a group of girls looking at a glassPhoto: Anna/stock.adobe.com

15 August 2025

Successful start to a strong partnership: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Jugendsozialwerk Nordhausen gGmbH agree on practice-orientated study support

A cooperation agreement was signed at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 13 August 2025: Jugendsozialwerk Nordhausen gGmbH and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences are joining forces to establish a practice-orientated degree programme. This opens a dynamic window towards sound vocational training and innovative university practice.

a group of people standing outside

13 August 2025

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Piller Blowers & Compressors GmbH intensify collaboration through cooperation agreement

Moringen / Nordhausen, 11 August 2025 - Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Piller Blowers & Compressors GmbH have now consolidated their already successful collaboration with an official cooperation agreement. The aim of the agreement is to provide students with practical insights, jointly drive forward research and development and strengthen the transfer of knowledge between the university and industry.

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21 July 2025

New co-operation sealed

On 16 July 2025, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and the care and disability facility Funk GmbH from the Südharz region signed a cooperation agreement to create further practice-oriented study opportunities for students of health and social care.

Five people stand next to each other in front of a screen with the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences website. Two of them are holding green folders with the university logo. They are all smiling at the camera.

16 July 2025

Language Centre presents special award

The Language Centre at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is delighted to award Ms Eva Pfeilmeier, a 4th semester student on the Business Administration course, for her exceptional commitment and impressive development in summer semester 2025.

Three people are standing in front of a white wall, the person in the centre is holding up an open red folder with a certificate. The title on the certificate reads "Extraordinary!" and comes from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. All three look friendly into the camera.

14 July 2025

Farewell with impetus: Prof Dr Bernd Schwien gives his last lecture at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

As part of the HSN-Impulse lecture series, Prof. Dr Bernd Schwien spoke for the last time as a university lecturer at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 8 July 2025. Under the title "More people, less system - How the BTHG is changing the social economy", he addressed the far-reaching consequences of the Federal Participation Act (BTHG) for organisations in the social economy.

Two men, President Prof Dr Jörg Wagner on the left and Prof Dr Bernd Schwien on the right, stand in front of a presentation slide in the lecture theatre. The slide is entitled "More people, less system - how the BTHG is changing the social economy". Both appear to be in a good mood.

10 July 2025

First teaching prizes awarded at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences awarded teaching prizes for the first time on 8 July 2025 - as visible recognition for excellent teaching and exceptional commitment. The award was presented by the university's Executive Board. The award was based on the results of the course evaluations from the 2024/2025 academic year, in which the award-winning lecturers received particularly positive feedback from students.

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8 July 2025

Long-standing Professor Armin Sohns bids farewell to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

After more than two decades of dedicated work as Professor of Special Needs Education, Prof. Dr Armin Sohns was officially bid farewell on 7 July at a festive event in the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences Audimax. With greetings, a laudatory speech, a lecture and many personal encounters, companions, students and colleagues honoured the extraordinary achievements of the renowned scientist and university lecturer.

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25 June 2025

Daycare centre dismantling in eastern Germany: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers new prospects for skilled workers

While many regions in Germany are still desperately looking for nursery school teachers, drastic changes are looming in parts of eastern Germany: daycare centres are having to close, skilled workers are being rescheduled or are facing a career reorientation. As recently reported by ntv, the "dismantling is almost unavoidable".

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24 June 2025

Thuringia's Science Minister Christian Tischner at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

On Monday, 23 June 2025, the Thuringian Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Christian Tischner, visited Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences for his official inaugural visit. He was received by University President Prof Dr Jörg Wagner and other members of the university management as well as the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences Prof Dr Stefan Zahradnik.

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24 June 2025

ELSA-VG symposium at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: Focus on partner violence as a risk factor for unwanted pregnancies

How great is the influence of partner violence on unwanted pregnancies? What are the needs for counselling and care for affected women? These were the central questions addressed at the ELSA-VG symposium at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 18 June 2025. As part of the ELSA joint research study ("Experiences and life situations of unintentionally pregnant women - counselling and care services") funded by the Federal Ministry of Health on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag, one sub-project (ELSA-VG) explicitly examined the perspectives of women who were affected by violence in their partnership at the time of the unintended pregnancy.

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19 June 2025

New research ethics committee at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences begins work

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has taken a significant step towards responsible and integrity-orientated research with the inaugural meeting of the newly founded Research Ethics Committee (FEK). The independent commission was established on the basis of the statutes of 4 February 2024 and is intended to ensure the ethical justifiability of research projects at the university in future.

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12 June 2025

KIMobil: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences launches research project on AI-supported control of BLDC motors for mobility aids

Mobility aids in the healthcare sector are set to become even safer, more personalised and more fault-tolerant in the future: Jiayi Wang, Professor of Electrical Engineering/Power Electronics at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, is launching the KIMobil research project as part of the Carl Zeiss Foundation's CZS Research Start funding programme. The aim is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to control so-called BLDC motors (brushless DC motors), such as those used in electric pushing aids, more intelligently.

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10 June 2025

How equal rights came into the Basic Law

"Elisabeth Selbert was certainly not the kind of grandmother that a child might imagine a grandmother to be, or perhaps wish she was. She didn't teach me how to crochet or knit, I never learnt from her how to bake an apple pie and she certainly didn't tell me Grimm's fairy tales in the evenings," says Susanne Selbert with a wink about her famous grandmother. "But when you grow up, you realise how many important things she passed on to us granddaughters, including an understanding of democracy, commitment to our society, tenacity and courage."

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2 June 2025

Successful completion of the fifth cohort of the "Network Technology and Network Operation District Heating" certificate programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

The participants of the fifth cohort of the certificate programme "Network Technology and Network Operation District Heating" at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences proudly and happily accepted their graduation certificates. They were presented by course director Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Wiese and representatives of the certificate course's cooperation partners: Frank Espig, Head of Technology & Standardisation at the Energy Efficiency Association for Heating, Cooling and Combined Heat and Power (AGFW), and Jens Merten, Energy Technology Officer at the TEAG Academy.

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30 May 2025

Nordhausen's International Project Week continues to grow - record participation and new international impetus

With a new record number of participants and numerous innovative formats, the 27th International Project Week at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences from 19 to 23 May 2025 set a strong example for internationality, practical relevance and intercultural exchange. Over 300 students and 26 guest lecturers from all over Europe and Germany took part in the week-long event format - more than ever before since the end of the pandemic.

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28 May 2025

Academic continuing education with prospects: the Institute for Academic Continuing Education (IAW) at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers modern educational formats for professionals

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has consistently sharpened its profile in the field of academic continuing education in recent years. With the founding of the Institute for Academic Continuing Education (IAW) in 2022, it is sending a strong signal in favour of lifelong learning and practical qualifications at university level.

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28 May 2025

Equal rights in the Basic Law - Event with Susanne Selbert at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

On Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 18:00, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences invites you to a special event in Building 19, Lecture Hall 1 as part of the HSN-Impulse series: Under the title "A pioneer for equal rights in the Basic Law: Elisabeth Selbert - life and work from the perspective of her granddaughter Susanne Selbert", Susanne Selbert, the granddaughter of the well-known lawyer and politician, will give personal insights into the life and work of her grandmother.

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26 May 2025

"Alles INKLUSIV" - Diversity Days 2025 at the university

Under the motto "Alles INKLUSIV. Thuringian Universities for Diversity", the state-wide Diversity Days will take place from 12 May to 6 June 2025. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is also taking part in the series of events with a diverse programme organised jointly by the university social work department, the GUS student council, the Stura, the Karzer, the diversity officers and many committed stakeholders.

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22 May 2025

Shaping the future with ideas: Successful HIKEathon at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Three days, three teams, three major challenges - the first HIKEathon in the HSN Edition took place at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences from 19 to 21 May 2025. Under the motto "Shaping our future together", committed members of the university worked in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for real challenges relating to the future viability of the university.

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14 May 2025

Future-proof and industry-oriented: two engineering degree programmes at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences further developed

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is making its degree programmes fit for the future. Two established Bachelor's degree programmes - Regenerative Energy Technology (B.Eng.) and Environmental Engineering (B.Eng.) - have been comprehensively further developed to meet the social, technological and ecological challenges. Both degree programmes can be studied directly or on a dual basis. *

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13 May 2025

Successful graduation and ceremonial awarding of certificates: students of the Master's in Systemic Counselling take the next step

With the final module at the end of April, the students of what is now the sixth year of the continuing education Master's programme in Systemic Counselling reached an important milestone. After five intensive semesters, the participants bid farewell to their time spent learning together - with a wealth of new knowledge, personal development and clear career prospects.

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8 May 2025

One day, two events, endless possibilities: Open Day & Long Night of the Sciences

On 24 May 2025, the campus of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will be transformed into a lively venue full of discoveries, hands-on activities and exciting encounters. Under the motto "Experience studying. Shaping the future." the university will open its doors from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Open Day - and from 6 p.m. it will seamlessly transition into the Long Night of Science, which invites you to marvel until midnight.

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30 April 2025

25 years of commitment to education and science

Six deserving members of staff at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences were honoured for their 25 years of public service. President Prof Dr Jörg Wagner personally presented the certificates from the Free State of Thuringia and expressed his thanks - also on behalf of the entire university community.

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25 April 2025

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences launches comprehensive employee survey

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is currently conducting an internal employee survey. The aim is to systematically record the perspectives and experiences of employees in order to derive targeted measures for the further development of the working environment and to further strengthen the university as an employer.

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17 April 2025

New professor for Power-to-X technologies and sector coupling at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is strengthening its team of professors in the field of sustainable energy supply: Prof Dr Sebastian Voswinckel has been appointed Professor of "Power-to-X Technologies and Sector Coupling". University President Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner presented the official certificate of appointment to the energy expert on 10 April, who will help shape teaching, research and practice transfer in the field of cross-sector energy solutions at the university in future.

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14 April 2025

Focus on the future of gypsum supply - the "Domestic Gypsum Raw Materials Innovation Day" at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences provides impetus

On 27 March 2025, the "Domestic Gypsum Raw Materials Innovation Day" was held at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences to discuss the future of gypsum supply. Over 130 participants - on site and online - discussed innovative approaches and strategies for securing the supply of gypsum against the backdrop of the planned coal phase-out by 2038 at the latest, which will result in the end of FGD gypsum. The expert meeting was initiated by the Bundesverband der Gipsindustrie e.V. in cooperation with the Verein für Regionalentwicklung e.V. and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, which has relevant expertise in the field of raw materials research and is endeavouring to actively help shape this change.

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8 April 2025

Artificial intelligence you can touch

For the third time, the hike (University Incubator for Entrepreneurship) organised a two-day AI Bootcamp at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences - and once again there was a great deal of interest: university members from a wide range of fields immersed themselves in the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence.

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7 March 2025

Leading technical university in Kazakhstan visits Nordhausen

Accompanied by LEG Thüringen, representatives of Satbayev University (Almaty, Kazakhstan) and its partners visited Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. In addition to exploring opportunities for cooperation, the programme also included a tour of the campus.

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7 March 2025

Thuringian universities focus on health and sustainability

On 4 March 2025, the 5th cross-university conference "Universities in Transition - Shaping Health and Sustainability Together" took place in Gera. Around 60 representatives from Thuringian universities, including participants from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, came together at the Gera-Eisenach Cooperative State University to discuss how the study and work environment can be made healthier and more climate-friendly.

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4 March 2025

Come to stay - recruiting skilled labour using the example of Karan

Retaining highly qualified specialists in the region and integrating them into the labour market in the long term is one of the greatest challenges of our time. One example of how this process can succeed is provided by Indian student Karan, who has been studying for a Master's degree in Environmental and Recycling Technology (ERT) at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences since September 2023.

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20 February 2025

A breath of fresh air for Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: Wind turbine dismantled for maintenance and repair

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is actively committed to sustainability and the use of renewable energies. A visible sign of this has been the wind turbine on campus for around 20 years, which generates renewable electricity and feeds it into the campus network. Due to a technical defect, the cause of which could not be determined during an initial investigation, the turbine has now been dismantled in order to undergo thorough maintenance and repairs.

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19 February 2025

Partnership for teaching and research: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences cooperates with isoplus Fernwärmetechnik GmbH

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and isoplus Fernwärmetechnik GmbH have signed a cooperation agreement that provides for close collaboration in the areas of research, teaching and practice. The agreement was signed by the President of the university, Prof Dr Jörg Wagner, and the Managing Director of isoplus Fernwärmetechnik GmbH, Alexander Langner.

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17 February 2025

RET.Con 2025: Dialogue and innovation for renewable energies in Nordhausen

The Regenerative Energy Technology Conference RET.Con brought together companies, professional associations and research institutions to present current developments and research results in the field of renewable energies and discuss them in a scientific context. The conference took place on 13 and 14 February 2025 at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

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28 January 2025

Lego Serious Play Workshop: Mechanical engineering meets business studies

An innovative workshop took place at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 10 January, which confronted mechanical engineering students in their first semester with business management issues. Under the direction of Julian Apel, Marlon Klusmeier and Moritz Münch, accompanied by the supervising lecturer Dr Christoph Brodhun, the participants came together to work on complex topics in a playful way using the creative Lego Serious Play method.

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14 January 2025

Can a historic steam locomotive run without coal? Study shows the challenge of CO2-neutral operation

Like many other operators, the Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn (MBB), known for its historic steam locomotives, is facing the challenge of making its operations more environmentally friendly. A current study by Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is investigating whether and how MBB can switch its steam locomotives, which currently run on hard coal, to alternative, climate-friendly fuels. The aim is to significantly reduce CO2 emissions while preserving the historic character of the locomotives.

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13 January 2025

Interdisciplinary symposium at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: Critical examination of toxic masculinity

On 12 December 2024, the interdisciplinary symposium on the critical examination of toxic masculinity took place at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. Under the direction of Prof. Dr Petra J. Brzank, Prof. Dr Sabrina Schramme and Prof. Dr Stefan Kunde-Siegel, experts from various disciplines came together to shed light on and critically discuss the facets of hegemonic and toxic masculinity in ten exciting presentations.

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