The partnership aims to establish close cooperation within the framework of the dual study programmes at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. It should contribute to the mutual supplementation and deepening of existing competences. The university is endeavouring to continuously expand its range of dual and practice-oriented degree programmes and to enable a close integration of theory and practice in the degree programme. This co-operation is a further step towards this goal.

The combination of university studies and professional practice allows students to gain practical qualifications in a company alongside their university studies. This not only promotes the professional development of students, but also strengthens the loyalty of skilled workers to regional companies.

Mathias Kurras emphasised the importance of the cooperation: "We are looking forward to further collaboration. The university and Maximator Hydrogen have been working closely together for a long time. Now we also have the opportunity to get to know students at an early stage through the dual study programme - this is a very good opportunity for our recruitment of skilled workers and offers students an insight into their future careers as engineers." One potential topic for dual students would be the field of hydrogen. Maximator Hydrogen sees itself as a small beacon among the hydrogen locations in Germany and offers ideal conditions for this.

Prof Dr Viktor Wesselak is also optimistic: "The dual study programme is another effective way for us to promote young talent. This cooperation enables us to bind skilled workers to regional companies at an early stage and thus support sustainable development in the industry." Dr Pascal Leibbrandt adds that "the dual study model offers an attractive combination of theory and practice that is likely to appeal to potential students".