Faculty of Communication and Environment

The Faculty of Communication and Environment honoured Professor Dr Andreas Schürholz with heartfelt thanks and best wishes as he retired after many years of long-standing commitment. For six years, he served as Dean, Head of Degree Programme, and Lecturer, playing an instrumental role in the growth and consolidation of the Faculty. As a dedicated Head of Degree Programme, educator, and mentor, Professor Schürholz consistently fostered the high quality of teaching, supported the development of the academic programmes, and provided invaluable guidance to students.

On 18 December 2024, Professor Dr Hans-Jörg Schulze LL.M. delivered his inaugural lecture as the first honorary professor at the Faculty of Communication and Environment at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. In their opening remarks, the President of the University, Professor Dr Oliver Locker-Grütjen, and the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dr Klaus Hegemann, praised the long-standing and close collaboration between Professor Dr Schulze and the institution.

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Are you thinking about studying?
The "Weeks of Study Orientation" from 11 January to 7 February 2025 allow you to explore various topics related to choosing your degree programme. It’s a great chance to get answers to questions about selecting a programme, funding your studies, the application process, and admission requirements.

The final event of the "Research Volunteering Programme Art Museums NRW" took place in the Aula of the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. The event was opened with a greeting from Ina Brandes, Member of the State Parliament and Minister for Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia. Professor Dr-Ing. M.A. Ido A. Iurgel and Professor Christian Stindl, both from Hochschule Rhein-Waal, participated in a panel discussion, presenting their academic contributions to the interdisciplinary collaboration project "Joseph Beuys and National Socialism – A Laboratory" to the expert audience.