🥤 Fresh smoothies instead of exam stress

At the end of May, our campus was bursting with fruit:
Together with Techniker Krankenkasse @die_techniker, we provided free smoothies for our students and staff. 🍓🍍

Whether between lectures, in the library or in the canteen – the healthy snacks went down a treat and provided a welcome break from the daily routine of university life.

The initiative was part of our university health management programme.
We’ve put together a range of services to help you stay healthy, motivated and full of energy as you navigate your studies and daily working life.

A big thank you to @die_techniker for the great collaboration, and to everyone who dropped by.

💬 Let us know in the comments:
What health services would you like to see on campus?

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Study + free time = balance ⚖️

A short trip into nature and simply switching off - that's exactly what brings back new energy. 🌳💪

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Diversity? Sounds like a big word at first. 👀
The Diversity Weeks turned this into something very tangible: encounters, discussions, new perspectives - and lots of hands-on activities.

💃 We kicked off with an energetic Zumba class that got everyone moving and in a good mood.

🎨 At the „What does diversity mean to you?“ workshop, students were able to record their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on a shared canvas.

The result shows that diversity has many faces - and every story counts.

🧩 One particular highlight was the democracy Jenga in front of the canteen. Each stone stood for a value on which our democracy is based.

If important building blocks are removed, the whole system begins to totter. A simple game with an important message.

🤝 At other stations, the focus was on teamwork, dialogue and self-reflection.

Whether at ladder golf or at the interactive stress management wall - the aim everywhere was to learn from each other and engage in dialogue.

A big thank you to everyone who made this day of action possible - especially the StuRa, the university social work, the diversity officers and the Prof X team. 💙

And that's not all: the Diversity Weeks continue.

Look forward to more workshops, talks and formats in June on diversity, equal opportunities and social participation.

✨ Because diversity is not created in a day. It grows where people listen to each other, share perspectives and shape the future together.

What does diversity mean to you? Write it in the comments.👇

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🌍 „Welcome, you're welcome to stay!“

As part of the joint annual reception of @stadtnordhausen and @hochschule_nordhausen, the new ESF Plus project WORT Nord - Talente binden, Zukunft was officially presented on 27 May.

Around 80 representatives from business, politics, universities, administration, associations and initiatives came together in the Nordhausen council chamber to discuss the future of retaining skilled labour in the region.

The WORT Nord project focuses on a holistic approach: the aim is to connect international students and graduates from universities, vocational training and further education with companies, institutions and the region at an early stage and to make long-term future prospects in northern Thuringia visible.

💡 Central realisation of the exchange:
Skilled workers stay where career prospects, social participation and a genuine welcoming culture come together.

The discussions and an interactive survey on site also showed that the following factors were considered to be particularly important for the future viability of the region:

◾ Visible career opportunities
◾ Support with starting a career
◾ Places of encounter
◾ Living a welcoming culture
◾ Strong networking between university, business and region

In future, a particular focus will be on formats such as the Intercultural Academy, which aims to strengthen qualifications, encounters and intercultural openness.

🤝 The kick-off shows: Northern Thuringia has strong prerequisites - now it's time to combine and utilise this potential together.

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Great weather, great conversations & great atmosphere!🎓☀️

We opened our doors last Saturday in glorious sunshine and welcomed numerous visitors to our Weinberghof campus. 🤗

Hundreds of guests took the opportunity to find out about degree programmes, research and campus life. Whether prospective students, families, former students or members of the public - the campus was very well attended throughout the afternoon.

👀 The programme offered a wide range of insights:
🎤 Study programme presentations & lectures
🧪 Laboratory tours with hands-on research
🤝 Hands-on offers & workshops to try out
🌳 Campus tours & information stands about studying, research & student life
🎈 A colourful children's programme

The event was characterised in particular by the personal exchange between guests, students and teaching staff, making the Open Day a successful experience.

A big THANK YOU 🙏 to all visitors and to all employees, students and supporters who contributed to the success of this day with their commitment. 😊

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🔐 Europe is becoming quantum-safe!

With the official launch of the trilateral infrastructure project QUANT-GPICz, our university, together with partners from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, is setting a milestone for Europe's digital resilience and sovereignty.

🌍 Together with leading research institutes, universities and companies, national quantum communication infrastructures (QCI) are being linked for the first time to form a trilateral backbone. This will create a cross-border network for secure communication between authorities, critical infrastructures and data centres.
The aim is to establish highly secure communication channels between Frankfurt, Berlin, Warsaw and Prague - protected by state-of-the-art quantum technology. The project marks a turning point in European cyber security.

📡 Special highlight: the networking of terrestrial fibre optic networks with future quantum communication systems in space - an important building block for the European EuroQCI initiative.

💡 The project builds on the successful results of Q-net-Q and strengthens Europe's digital resilience, cyber security and technological sovereignty.

QUANT-GPICz is being funded by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation with a total volume of around 18 million euros.

We look forward to actively shaping the future of secure communication in Europe!

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📆🐈🚼What do a diary, a cat food bag and a nappy have to do with an ADHD diagnosis?

Babett Esche attempted to answer this unusual question during the opening event of the Diversity Weeks at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

Babett took the audience on a journey through her life.
She wanted to sensitise the audience to the challenges in captivating and emotional images,
she experienced while navigating independence, setting up an animal welfare organisation and her role as a mother.
A full to-do calendar used to be no problem - until the point came when nothing worked any more.

In doing so, Babett created visibility for women with a late ADHD diagnosis and offered a new perspective on their own lives.
The lecture was deliberately intended to tell the story of ADHD from the perspective of those affected.
It was designed to encourage and strengthen the participants.
Even during this event, a wonderful dialogue developed in a pleasant atmosphere.

Finally, all those present were able to relax with a mindfulness exercise.
In this exercise, all the senses were activated while everyone savoured a dried apricot - but in a mindful way over a longer period of time.

When was the last time you ate a dried apricot or sultana with full mindfulness for more than ten minutes?

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🌈 Diversity makes campuses vibrant!

And this is exactly what the Diversity Weeks in June at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences are all about.

Look forward to exciting workshops, inspiring talks, creative activities and new perspectives on topics such as democracy, equal opportunities, neurodiversity and cohesion. 💬✨

Whether you are simply curious, want to join in the discussion or would like to meet new people - the Diversity Weeks are your invitation to shape a campus that is open, respectful and diverse.

Because university means more than just lectures.
University means exchange. Different points of view. Community. 💛

📅 All events in June
👉 Programme & info: www.hs-nordhausen.de/veranstaltungen/diversity-tage-2026/

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