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Health as a factor in a company’s success

14/11/2025

Health as a key to business success

Health as the foundation for productivity and innovation: Students on the Master’s programme in Health Sciences and Management at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Rhein-Waal University of Applied…

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14/11/2025

The HSRW in Lyon: Where the rubbish bins sing and ideas shine

From 13 to 17 October, 21 students from six countries, including a delegation from the Faculty of Life Sciences at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, explored the city as a laboratory for…

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From left to right: Prof. Dr Brigitta Wolff, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wuppertal and Chair of HumboldtN, and Prof. Dr Oliver Locker-Grütjen, President of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences and Spokesperson for the NRW Sustainability Alliance

14/11/2025

Focus on sustainability goals: First NRW Future Conference bringing together state politicians and the academic community

On 12 and 13 November 2025, the first NRW Future Conference took place at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences was represented by its President, Prof. Dr Oliver…

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12/11/2025

Successful launch of the workshop series ‘Living with Support Needs in the Lower Rhine Region in 2035’

In an ageing society with a growing need for support, how can we continue to ensure reliable, compassionate and economically viable care in the future, particularly in regions facing structural…

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11/11/2025

A laboratory instead of a school

Around 130 pupils from the region visited the Faculty of Technology and Bionics and, through various workshops, not only learnt what technical subjects are taught at the university, but also gained an…

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11/11/2025

The laboratory and reality

The smell of ethanol hangs in the air, the gel box hums, a pipette clicks. On the table: an unassuming buttered sandwich, neatly wrapped in paper. Exhibit A. Next to it, the countdown runs on the…

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10/11/2025

First-year students are increasingly choosing Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW) began the 2025/26 winter semester with 1,291 first-year students. This means the university has attracted significantly more new students than in the…

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07/11/2025

From the lecture theatre to the future – the Faculty of Communication and Environment bids farewell to its Class of 2025

A packed Audimax, a great atmosphere and plenty of reasons to celebrate: on 10 October, the Faculty of Communication and Environment bid farewell to its graduates at a festive graduation ceremony on…

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04/11/2025

Welcome, Professor Lucia Gibilaro

The Faculty of Society and Economics at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is delighted to welcome Professor Lucia Gibilaro from LUMSA University in Rome. LUMSA is one of our valued partner…

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From left to right: Ralf Thönnissen, Senior Ministerial Officer, Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MKW NRW), and Dr Annett Schmeck (Registrar, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences)

03/11/2025

Dr Annett Schmeck appointed as the new Chancellor

On 30 October 2025, Dr Annett Schmeck was appointed as the new Chancellor of Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences by Ralf Thönnissen, Senior Ministerial Director at the Ministry of Culture and…

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29/10/2025

A Colourful Ascent – Art Meets the Stairwell

Climbing the stairs to reduce CO₂ emissions, doing something for your health and enjoying a bit of art whilst you’re at it – this has recently become possible in the stairwell of the Rhein-Waal…

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International conference on the current state of the European Union

28/10/2025

International conference on the current situation in the European Union

Every year, the University of Turin organises a comprehensive, EU-funded programme to discuss the current state of European integration. Academics from across Europe examine regional integration in…

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