Hochschule Offenburg Unveils Energy and Climate Protection Plan and Introduces New Climate Protection Manager
Sustainable energy and mobility are important issues that Natascha Brückmann wants to promote together with her colleague Tobias Braun.
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Humanoid Robotics and Embodied AI Foundation Established
Hochschule Offenburg and companies are promoting research and technology transfer in the field of humanoid robotics "made in Baden-Württemberg."
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15 Years of Guidance from startING
What comes after the Abitur or the Fachhochschulreife? Which college major is really right for me?
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Magma is back on the World Championship podium
The simulated robot soccer players from Hochschule Offenburg are returning from the RoboCup in Incheon, South Korea, as the top non-Chinese team.
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A Fantastic Journey Through the History of Esports
Fulbright Scholar Matt Knutson is saying goodbye to Hochschule Offenburg, having gained many new experiences and made many new contacts.
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Team Schluckspecht Sets New College Record and Qualifies for the World Championships
The Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa in Kamien Slaski, Poland, concluded with excellent results for both the S8 and the S5.
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Learned a lot even without the measurement data
The search for the Hochschule Offenburg's stratospheric balloon has been unsuccessful.
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Team Magma is heading to the RoboCup as one of the favorites
Following some impressive performances during the preseason, the team will head to Incheon, South Korea, on Sunday, June 28.
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Hochschule Offenburg Consolidates Startup Support and Celebrates Past Successes
At StartupStories, about 50 participants gain new insights and learn firsthand about the challenges of starting a business.
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Things are heating up at Open Campus
The program and the temperatures will have visitors breaking a sweat on Saturday.
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Team Schluckspecht hopes to make it onto the podium with both cars
Despite the very different starting points for the S5 and S8 energy-efficient vehicles, the goal for the Shell Eco-marathon is the same.
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Hochschule Offenburg Once Again Ranks Among the Top Three in the Nationwide Digital Campus Index 2026
In a survey conducted by UniNow GmbH on digitalization and digital services, students gave even higher ratings than they did in 2025.
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Trinatronics 2026 Offers Genuine Support for the Young and Old
Hochschule Offenburg is well represented at the finals of the mechatronics systems competition at Europa-Park.
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Offenburg Students Send Measuring Devices into the Stratosphere Once Again
On Tuesday, June 16, between 8 and 9 a.m., her balloon is scheduled to take off from the airfield in Kehl-Sundheim and ascend to an altitude of 35,000…
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Former mgp Student Wins German Film Award
Claudio Demel, along with Billie Mind, Kai Tebbel, Sebastian Heyser, and Jürgen Schulz, is being honored for Best Sound Design in “In die Sonne…
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Building Bridges for Innovation
New Transfer Manager Dr. Pascale Müller has been strengthening cooperation between the University, the city, and the business community since June 1.
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The goal is to travel 1,000 kilometers on one kilowatt-hour
Team Schluckspecht presents the S8, Hochschule Offenburg's new energy-efficient vehicle.
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Esports Expert Visits Hochschule Offenburg
Matt Knutson from the University of North Dakota in the United States is teaching and conducting research at the Media Department for one month thanks…
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Electric cars are in demand as energy storage devices
On Wednesday, about 100 citizens attended an information session on bidirectional charging at the RIZ Energie at Hochschule Offenburg.
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Three-time "Jugend forscht" state champion prepares for the national finals at Hochschule Offenburg
With the help of university staff, Annika Obert is investigating the surface structure of the electrodes for her Berlin White-Blue-Green-Brown…
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"I've learned more than I expected in less time than I thought."
Filip Boskamp, 19, is finishing his FJN program at Hochschule Offenburg with mixed feelings.
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Bachelor's Degrees in Economics Often Rank Among the Best
In the 2026 ranking by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), the programs offered by the Department of Business at Hochschule Offenburg…
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Ten Ukrainian engineering students are completing an internship in Offenburg
As part of the partnership agreement with Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University, they spent two weeks as visiting students at the University.
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The winners have been announced!
The 2026 shorts film festival came to a close with the grand awards ceremony honoring the best films in the ten categories.
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Female students solder, build, and palletize with enthusiasm
32 girls took part in the three workshops at Hochschule Offenburg as part of the nationwide Girls' Day.
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WFCS Conference is a success at every layer
The international IEEE event on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS) was held for the first time at Offenburg University.
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Achieved something valuable
The University is sending off just over 750 students who have graduated.
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Climate Protection from the Reactor
How master's student Buse uses bacteria to neutralize a dangerous climate threat.
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Strg+R(obotics), LEt it GO, Desert Falcons, and Error X Succeed at the Ortenau Regional Competition
Teams from Bunsen High School in Heidelberg, Scheffel High School in Lahr, and Goethe High School in Gaggenau have qualified for the FLL Challenge…
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Von nützlicher Beschichtung bis True Crime: PFAS
Chemie-Lehrer*innen bilden sich in Sachen „Ewigkeits-Chemikalien“ an der Hochschule Offenburg weiter.
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Plastic Waste Is Turned Into High-Tech Tools
Through the “Bottle2Print” upcycling project at Hochschule Offenburg, boarding school students are discovering how climate protection and creativity…
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Hochschule Offenburg Unveils Energy and Climate Protection Plan and Introduces New Climate Protection Manager
Sustainable energy and mobility are important issues that Natascha Brückmann wants to promote together with her colleague Tobias Braun.
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Mr. Gründungsbüro is leaving Hochschule Offenburg after 36 semesters
Wolf Blochowitz hands the keys to Julia Reichwein.
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An Analog Legacy and Its Digital Echo
An exhibition organized by Hochschule Offenburg and the Offenburg Municipal Gallery, held at the Kunstverein from July 26 to August 21, brings…
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Ninefold explores the limits of human perception
The Media Ecology Lab (LME) at Hochschule Offenburg and the Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) at Zurich University of the Arts…
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Experience numerous media and design projects firsthand
On Friday, July 24, starting at 2 p.m., the department of Media at Hochschule Offenburg will once again open its doors for its exhibition.
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Humanoid Robotics and Embodied AI Foundation Established
Hochschule Offenburg and companies are promoting research and technology transfer in the field of humanoid robotics "made in Baden-Württemberg."
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Chantal Kopf, a Green Party member of the Bundestag, visits Hochschule Offenburg
Discussion with Rector Prof. Dr. Stephan Trahasch regarding the European University Alliances, the German Association for Applied Research, and the…
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Students in the Business Department Receive IHK Certificate
Following the successful launch in 2025, the second cohort has now successfully completed the “Human Resources Specialist” continuing education…
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15 Years of Guidance from startING
What comes after the Abitur or the Fachhochschulreife? Which college major is really right for me?
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Universities of Applied Sciences in the state (HAW BW) are calling for the preservation of the Central Innovation Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (ZIM)
The freeze on applications prevents the HAW BW, including Hochschule Offenburg, from driving innovation in companies and institutions.
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Magma is back on the World Championship podium
The simulated robot soccer players from Hochschule Offenburg are returning from the RoboCup in Incheon, South Korea, as the top non-Chinese team.
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A Fantastic Journey Through the History of Esports
Fulbright Scholar Matt Knutson is saying goodbye to Hochschule Offenburg, having gained many new experiences and made many new contacts.
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Magma Reaches the World Championship Podium Once Again
After a 0-2 loss to Dionysus in the semifinals, the team won the third-place game 3-0 against the Solidworkers.
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Magma will face Apollo3D for the first time in the third group stage
The team finished the second group stage in second place after two decisive victories and its first loss to Dionysus.
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Toward Sustainable Support for Technology Transfer from Research to Innovation
The University Alliance for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (HAfM), of which Hochschule Offenburg is a member, has published a position paper…
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Team Magma Celebrates Four Easy Wins
The final tally for the first group stage is 12:0 points and 32:0 goals.
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Team Magma wins all of its group matches in the seeding round
In four games, the team scored a total of 23 goals and did not concede a single goal.
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Hochschule Offenburg Presents Its Degree Programs
Prospective students can find out more online in July about bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as the startING introductory semester.
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Team Magma has arrived safely in South Korea
Preparations are largely complete, and the first group opponents have been determined.
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Winners of the 2026 pepperMINT Competition Have Been Announced
17 tenth-graders are presenting projects on the topic “Achieve More with Less—Build Your Energy-Efficient House!” at Hochschule Offenburg.
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Team Schluckspecht Qualifies for the World Cup in Qatar with the S8
The combination of a 9th-place finish in the efficiency competition and the Safety Award led to success at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa in…
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Team Schluckspecht Sets New College Record and Qualifies for the World Championships
The Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa in Kamien Slaski, Poland, concluded with excellent results for both the S8 and the S5.
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Team Schluckspecht Braves the Heat
On Saturday, the S8 and S5 classes will each compete in two more championship races at a similar level to the previous day.
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Team Schluckspecht Sets a New College Record
The Prototype S8 can travel 736 kilometers on one kilowatt-hour, and the S5 also performs better than it did last year.
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Learned a lot even without the measurement data
The search for the Hochschule Offenburg's stratospheric balloon has been unsuccessful.
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A Journey Through the World of the Very First Living Organisms and Artificial Intelligence
All children ages 8 to 12 are invited to the 39th Kinder-Uni at Hochschule Offenburg on Friday, July 17, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Things are going well for Team Schluckspecht
Both cars have passed the technical inspection, the racing suits have arrived, and the first practice sessions are looking promising.
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Team Magma is heading to the RoboCup as one of the favorites
Following some impressive performances during the preseason, the team will head to Incheon, South Korea, on Sunday, June 28.
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Team Schluckspecht has arrived safely at the Silesia Ring
Team members and vehicles are ready to go.
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Hochschule Offenburg Consolidates Startup Support and Celebrates Past Successes
At StartupStories, about 50 participants gain new insights and learn firsthand about the challenges of starting a business.
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Things are heating up at Open Campus
The program and the temperatures will have visitors breaking a sweat on Saturday.
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Team Schluckspecht hopes to make it onto the podium with both cars
Despite the very different starting points for the S5 and S8 energy-efficient vehicles, the goal for the Shell Eco-marathon is the same.
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University Orchestra Puts on a Spectacular Show
More than 250 audience members, both in person and online, experience a rich and imaginative film music adventure.
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Hochschule Offenburg Once Again Ranks Among the Top Three in the Nationwide Digital Campus Index 2026
In a survey conducted by UniNow GmbH on digitalization and digital services, students gave even higher ratings than they did in 2025.
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Trinatronics 2026 Offers Genuine Support for the Young and Old
Hochschule Offenburg is well represented at the finals of the mechatronics systems competition at Europa-Park.
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From a Good Idea to Reality
The Open Game & Fablab at Hochschule Offenburg will celebrate the startup teams it has supported—and itself a little bit—on Tuesday, June 16, starting…
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Open Campus once again offers hands-on science and a relaxed student life
On Saturday, June 20, starting at 2 p.m., anyone interested can experience Hochschule Offenburg and its fascinating projects firsthand.
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Offenburg Students Send Measuring Devices into the Stratosphere Once Again
On Tuesday, June 16, between 8 and 9 a.m., her balloon is scheduled to take off from the airfield in Kehl-Sundheim and ascend to an altitude of 35,000…
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Former mgp Student Wins German Film Award
Claudio Demel, along with Billie Mind, Kai Tebbel, Sebastian Heyser, and Jürgen Schulz, is being honored for Best Sound Design in “In die Sonne…
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Building Bridges for Innovation
New Transfer Manager Dr. Pascale Müller has been strengthening cooperation between the University, the city, and the business community since June 1.
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The goal is to travel 1,000 kilometers on one kilowatt-hour
Team Schluckspecht presents the S8, Hochschule Offenburg's new energy-efficient vehicle.
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Esports Expert Visits Hochschule Offenburg
Matt Knutson from the University of North Dakota in the United States is teaching and conducting research at the Media Department for one month thanks…
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Electric cars are in demand as energy storage devices
On Wednesday, about 100 citizens attended an information session on bidirectional charging at the RIZ Energie at Hochschule Offenburg.
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25 Years of Full Steam Ahead for Students
Hochschule Offenburg honors Dr. Jürgen Joseph for his long-standing commitment as an adjunct professor and much more.
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Three-time "Jugend forscht" state champion prepares for the national finals at Hochschule Offenburg
With the help of university staff, Annika Obert is investigating the surface structure of the electrodes for her Berlin White-Blue-Green-Brown…
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Research Network on Systems Analysis Presents Recommendations for Negative-Emissions Technologies
Network spokesperson Prof. Dr. Niklas Hartmann and doctoral students from Hochschule Offenburg will present a position paper and research projects in…
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"I've learned more than I expected in less time than I thought."
Filip Boskamp, 19, is finishing his FJN program at Hochschule Offenburg with mixed feelings.
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GamesMarket Launches "IP Access" for Institutions in Partnership with Hochschule Offenburg
Students, faculty, and researchers at Hochschule Offenburg now have access to all paid content from the gaming industry magazine.
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International Students Looking for Rooms
New English-language bachelor's and master's programs at Hochschule Offenburg are driving up demand for housing.
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A compelling vision of the future and optimism about the future ensure competitiveness
The Third Tri-National Forum “ Zukunft.Mission.Schwarzwald” discusses key issues for businesses at Hochschule Offenburg.
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Bachelor's Degrees in Economics Often Rank Among the Best
In the 2026 ranking by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), the programs offered by the Department of Business at Hochschule Offenburg…
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Ten Ukrainian engineering students are completing an internship in Offenburg
As part of the partnership agreement with Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University, they spent two weeks as visiting students at the University.
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Hochschule Offenburg Presents Its Degree Programs
Prospective students can find out more online in May about one bachelor's degree and three master's degrees.
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Global Interest in AI in a Scientific Context
More than 20 university staff members from ten countries attended a session at Hochschule Offenburg to learn about this current topic.
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FUTURE TALK: Visions for Urban and Rural Cycling
move.mORe and ADFC Offenburg invite you to a film screening and discussion at Hochschule Offenburg on Sunday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m.
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The winners have been announced!
The 2026 shorts film festival came to a close with the grand awards ceremony honoring the best films in the ten categories.
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Female students solder, build, and palletize with enthusiasm
32 girls took part in the three workshops at Hochschule Offenburg as part of the nationwide Girls' Day.
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WFCS Conference is a success at every layer
The international IEEE event on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS) was held for the first time at Offenburg University.
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Zukunft.Lab.Schwarzwald: Innovation Meets Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The Southern Upper Rhine Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and Hochschule Offenburg are offering events as part of the Zukunft.Raum.Schwarzwald…
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sff depicts spaces of reality and opens up spaces of possibility
The shorts film festival will take place April 21–24 at FORUM Cinemas Offenburg; tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 7.
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8. “Industry on Campus” Workshop: How Regional Industry Is Responding to Global Uncertainties
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15 Years of Unternehmens- und IT-Sicherheit: Theory and Practice
As part of the “Unternehmen Zukunft” series, researchers from Hochschule Offenburg and industry experts presented current aspects of the degree…
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Achieved something valuable
The University is sending off just over 750 students who have graduated.
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First Symposium on Energy and Building Systems Is a Resounding Success
About 200 participants will enjoy engaging expert presentations, in-depth discussions, and powerful insights for the industry.
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Climate Protection from the Reactor
How master's student Buse uses bacteria to neutralize a dangerous climate threat.
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25 years of international practical experience inform the teaching
Prof. Dr. Stephan Schmidt-Tank has been a professor of general business administration and international management in Offenburg since March 1.
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From Adjunct Professor to Full Professor
Dr. Tobias Kopp has been appointed interim professor of Digital Transformation at Hochschule Offenburg.
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New vector network analyzer expands research possibilities
Hochschule Offenburg is significantly extending its research infrastructure in high-frequency and radar technology.
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David Knäble Celebrates the Successful Completion of His Doctorate in Spain
Former assistant to Prof. Dr. Thomas Baumgärtler receives his doctoral degree certificate from the University of Burgos.
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"Mental Load – The Invisible Burden in Our Minds"
To mark International Women's Day, a women's assembly at the University will focus on an issue that affects many female employees.
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A Dishwashing Cycle for StudiumPLUS Students
Factory tour at HOBART in Offenburg on March 6, 2026.
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Final meeting for the SUDEM project in Sofia
On March 5 and 6, 2026, the final meeting for the SUDEM project took place at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia.
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Winning teams from the Ortenau regional competition advance to the FLL-DACH finals
Strg+R(obotics) from Bunsen Gymnasium in Heidelberg and LEt it GO from Scheffel Gymnasium in Lahr will be in Leipzig on April 18 and 19.
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Early-Career Faculty Program Leads to Success via an Unconventional Career Path
Alumnus Dr. Andreas Jilg will become a professor of digital process technology and product sustainability at Hochschule Offenburg.
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Biomechanics Up Close: High School Seniors Explore Research and Performance Diagnostics at the IBMS
62 students from the advanced sports track at all high schools in Offenburg explored modern performance diagnostics and biomechanics at the IBMS.b
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Lecture by Prof. Sikora at Siemens CT in Garching
Prof. Axel Sikora followed an invitation from the "Industrial Networks & Wireless" group.
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Making Windmills with the Sustainability Club at the Kinder-Uni
On February 27, 2026, about 30 eight-year-old participants in the Kinder-Uni worked with the Sustainability Club to make paper windmills that spin.
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HyConnect: Digital Platform Aims to Promote Hydrogen Mobility in Heavy-Duty Transportation
A collaborative project involving Hochschule Offenburg aims to seamlessly connect truck fleet operators and hydrogen refueling stations.
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National Coach Boris Obergföll is visiting the IBMS with Elite Javelin Throwers
The focus of the visit by Boris Obergföll’s and Werner Daniels’ training groups was on biomechanical performance diagnostics.
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New Possibilities in the Design of Interactive Experiences
Dr. Daniel Hepperle will become a professor of augmented reality development at Hochschule Offenburg.
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Greater Safety for Cyclists and Pedestrians: New Solar Lights on the Kanaldamm in Rastatt Being Tested
As part of the move.mORe project, the city of Rastatt is testing an innovative solar lighting system along a selected route.
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Allow me to introduce: "Q"—Hochschule Offenburg's new chatbot
A new digital assistant provides quick answers to questions about campus life.
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AI students represent Hochschule Offenburg at a meeting of CHEU student ambassadors
HSO ChallengeEU Student Ambassadors are experiencing a week in Valencia filled with innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and European…
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Strengthening International Partnerships at the ChallengeEU Strategy Committee Meeting in Valencia
The ChallengeEU Alliance Strategy Board Meeting brought together the leadership of the nine partner universities.
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Participation in the IEEE ICGHIT
Prof. Dr. Axel Sikora followed an invitation as keynote speaker in Denpasar.
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Shaping Neurodiversity Together: ODEI/MARKET Partnership
Yesterday, our MARKET and ODEI visions came together for an inspiring collaboration at Stadtraum Offenburg, where we launched our first workshop on…
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Guests from Icam Strasbourg
Prof. Grégoire Chabrol and Prof. Rabih Amhaz visited the ivESK.
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Gaststudent von der Eskisehir Osmangazi University beendet Praktikum am ivESK
Eren Çil spent as part of the Erasmus+ programme a semester in Offenburg.
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From the Airplane Cockpit to the 3D Printer and Back
Hochschule Offenburg and Becker Avionics Achieve a Breakthrough in Industrial Upcycling.
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Expert in Data Management and Process Optimization Joins Hochschule Offenburg
Starting in the summer semester of 2026, Dr. Jonas Weigert will share his extensive experience with students as part of the Nagarro Endowed Chair.
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Organize an alumni reunion
Would you like to plan a gathering with your class or division? The alumni team will be happy to help you with the organization and answer any other…
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When Your Studies Turn Into a Startup
Alumnus Sven Wernert founds the online supermarket WePack.
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Openness and Space: The New Foyer in Building A
Do you still remember the lobby in Building A, where you used to pick up handouts from the print shop or meet up with fellow students?
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Making a bigger difference together: Support students with the Deutschlandstipendium
Have you made your way and would now like to help other students do the same? How about a Deutschlandstipendium, for example?
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Bilateral Research at the Rapid Prototyping Lab: PhD Student from Portugal Visits Gengenbach
Laura Prior from the University of Aveiro uses Prof. Dr. Stefan Junk's state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for her research.
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Dream Job: Professor Plus—A Boost for Women Professors’ Careers in Baden-Württemberg
Rector Prof. Dr. Stephan Trahasch delivers the opening address at the ceremonial kickoff event for the third round of the collaborative project.
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The world of work is becoming more digital—and so are our study models
Are you interested in going back to school while balancing work and family? Discover our new blended learning programs.
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startING students experience digital transformation firsthand
A field trip to inovex in Karlsruhe provided a hands-on look at digitalization processes and agile project management.
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Successful AI Day at Goethe High School in Emmendingen
Staff members at Hochschule Offenburg provide students and teachers with insight into the opportunities and risks of this new high technology.
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Trinational Student Congress on Science and Technology Makes a Lasting Impression
Students from France, Germany, and Switzerland presented their projects at Hochschule Offenburg.
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Visiting a CME Alumnus at Politeknik Poliwangi / Indonesia
On January 28 and 29, 2026, Prof. Axel Sikora visited Politeknik Banjuwangi (“Poliwangi”) in the eastern part of Java, Indonesia’s main island.
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Students Analyze Perceptions of the "Regentropfen" Fair Trade Shop
Wirtschaftspsychologie students conducted a study of the Regentropfen fair-trade store and provided insights on brand awareness, marketing, and…
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Kickoff Meeting for the "RESCUE" Collaboration Project
In mid-January, Prof. Dr. Marlene Harter, Reza Aliabadi, and Marius Patzer from the IUAS met with project partners at Esslingen University of Applied…
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Practice Meets Research
As part of a project seminar, we visited Walter Roeder GmbH on December 12, 2025, along with students from Hochschule Offenburg.
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exist Women for Female Founders at HSO
A program that supports women in starting their own businesses is being offered for the first time at Hochschule Offenburg; the Startup Office is…
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New student management consulting firm bridges the gap between theory and practice
Through StuCon, dedicated students bring fresh perspectives and knowledge to the business world, as well as experience to their studies.
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Strg+R(obotics), LEt it GO, Desert Falcons, and Error X Succeed at the Ortenau Regional Competition
Teams from Bunsen High School in Heidelberg, Scheffel High School in Lahr, and Goethe High School in Gaggenau have qualified for the FLL Challenge…
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From High School to University: Introductory Lecture at A&O;
Students at IBG Lahr get a taste of industrial and organizational psychology (A&O) and learn more about everyday life as a college student.
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The 2025 “University Gem of the Year” Award Goes to Industry on Campus
In the public vote for the Stifterverband award, the University's transfer project received 29.11 percent of the 2,508 votes cast.
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Practice Meets Research: Wirtschaftspsychologie Projects Captivate Audiences in a Conference Setting
Wirtschaftspsychologie students presented their practical projects in a conference setting—with posters, pitches, and industry partners.
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Laborinth at the Institute for Circular Bioeconomy
The ICB is opening its lab doors to interested University staff members.
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Recognition for Outstanding Academic Performance in Undergraduate Studies
During a field trip to the Parker Hannifin facility in Offenburg, three students received scholarships sponsored by Parker Hannifin.