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Current press releases from 2024

22 December 2023

University again at an altitude of 30 km

The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA) recently awarded the contract for another student experiment on the stratospheric balloon in Esrange (Kiruna, northern Sweden) in October 2024. Following BEXUS-IMUFUSION and BEXUS-ELFI, the current BEXUS-ARESONUS experiment is the third project that Nordhausen students have been allowed to realise in the top league of the European Aerospace Universities and Colleges Programme.

5 participants in the Bexus project brainstorming

19 December 2023

Award for research into ageing in custody

Dr Andrea Kenkmann, Deputy Professor of Social Gerontology at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, was honoured with the poster prize at the 8th Prison Medicine Days on 8 December 2023.

Dr Kenkmann with certificate

19 December 2023

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Maximator Hydrogen GmbH launch cooperation partnership for dual study programme

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Maximator Hydrogen GmbH announce the signing of a cooperation agreement to strengthen dual training. The agreement was signed on 18 December 2023 by Prof. Dr Viktor Wesselak, Vice President for Research and Development, and Mathias Kurras, Managing Director of Maximator Hydrogen GmbH, in the presence of Dr Pascal Leibbrandt, Dean of Studies for Regenerative Energy Technology. The co-operation was initiated by the university's Transferwerk.

three people signing a contract

13 December 2023

Appointment of Professor Sandra Meusel at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sandra Meusel as of 1 April 2024. Sandra Meusel is a researcher in the field of social work and will enrich the Health and Social Work degree programme with her expertise, particularly in the area of child and youth welfare.

Prof Meusel receives the certificate of appointment

11 December 2023

Parents' evening at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences - "So, what will your child do after leaving school?"

Is your child's Abitur in sight and the question "And what will your child do after that?" is a regular part of your everyday life? Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences understands that deciding on a degree programme or career path is a challenge for many school leavers and their parents. In order to offer support and guidance, the university invites you to a parents' evening.

three people in the lecture theatre

5 December 2023

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences promotes entrepreneurial spirit with the EXIST Women programme

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is proud to announce that it has received a grant for the EXIST Women programme, an innovative initiative to promote female founders, which is supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. This programme, which is aimed at women interested in starting a business, is part of the hike (University Incubator for Entrepreneurship) start-up ecosystem and is open to both university members and non-university members.

Woman with notebook

26 November 2023

HIKEathon X Smart Region 2023 - Where innovation, creativity and team spirit meet

The HIKEathon X Smart Region 2023, which took place in the Audimax at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, was a shining example of how innovation, creativity and team spirit can achieve great things together. Over 50 creative minds from various disciplines came together in 11 dynamic teams to present their creative and innovative solutions to the challenges of the new Smart Region era.

all participants on the Audimax stage

23 November 2023

Success in technology and community

When Yuwei Chang came to Germany from Tianjin, China, in 2017, she was looking for new experiences and educational opportunities. She chose Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences for her bachelor's degree in environmental and recycling technology, a decision that would pave the way for her career and life in Germany.

Yuwei Chang checks a component

16 November 2023

Vietnamese-German University wins new partner

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has initiated a partnership with the Vietnamese-German University as part of Minister President Bodo Ramelow's delegation trip to Vietnam.

five people in front of a screen

8 November 2023

Resource Forum Nordhausen: Successful fusion of the secondary raw materials workshop and the recyclables dialogue

This year, the annual secondary raw materials workshop at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and the recyclables dialogue of the Thuringian Innovation Centre for Recyclable Materials (ThIWert) were combined under the new name "Resource Forum Nordhausen". The two-day event, which took place on 26 and 27 October on the campus of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, offered a varied programme on the topic of resources and sustainability.

Notes at the event

6 November 2023

Under the motto "Don't worry be a HEPPIE": Curative education programme in Nordhausen celebrates its 10th anniversary

A special anniversary was celebrated at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 13 and 14 October 2023. The curative education degree programme, which was founded in 2013, celebrated its 10th birthday under the motto "Don't worry be a HEPPIE". The celebrations attracted around 100 participants, including alumni, current students and lecturers from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

the participants chat in the open space in front of the Audimax

25 October 2023

HIKEathon X Smart Region

On 23 October, experts from the world of technology, business and education gathered at the hike Lab at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences to present the HIKEathon X Smart Region. The event, which will take place from 3 to 4 November 2023, promises to offer solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Several people in front of a video screen

25 October 2023

Preparations for the 2nd Founder and Successor Forum in full swing

Preparations for the upcoming 2nd Start-up and Succession Forum were intensified at a meeting in the hike Lab at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on 23 October. This important event, which deals with the topics of company succession and start-ups, will take place on 13 November 2023 at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

three people in front of a video screen

16 October 2023

CampusThüringenTour - Inspiring schoolgirls for MINT!

From 8 to 13 October 2023, ten young women explored the diversity of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degree programmes at a total of eight universities in Thuringia as part of the CampusThüringenTour. Under the motto "Young women study STEM successfully in Thuringia", this exciting initiative offers schoolgirls the opportunity to gain a comprehensive insight into the study options and everyday campus life in Thuringia.

Group of pupils in front of a protective roof with solar panel

13 October 2023

Good luck! DEUSA International GmbH and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences sign cooperation agreement for dual study programme

DEUSA International GmbH and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences have signed a cooperation agreement that forms the basis for collaboration in the selection and training of young talent as part of the dual/practical degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. The agreement aims to impart in-depth practical knowledge during the course of the degree programme and is a good opportunity for regional schools to make their pupils aware of this valuable educational option.

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