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  • Culture and life
  • Management, Economics and Society
  • Witten and surrounding Area

Citizens' University: What Makes for Good Politics? An Intergenerational Perspective

At Witten's Citizens' University, Prof. Dr Reinhard Loske from the University of Witten/Herdecke and his son Alexander Loske will speak about the challenges facing our democracy and the question of how we can achieve sustainable politics.

 
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  • Health
  • Study

Consultation for cuddly toys: More than 170 visits to the Teddy Clinic

Students from the University of Witten/Herdecke help children overcome their fear of medical treatment.

 
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  • Research and knowledge
  • Career

AI does not make workers obsolete—but it does change their professional identity

What does the use of artificial intelligence mean for our professional future? Dr. Alina Tausch of Witten/Herdecke University explains.

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Mon 09.11. Portrait of Nicole Steller
  • Research and knowledge
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management, Economics and Society

RMI Guest Lecture: ‘Purpose meets Strategy’

Guest lecture by the Reinhard Mohn Institute of Management featuring UW/H graduate Dr Nicole Steller

Tue 10.11. Thu 12.11. Aerial view of the UW/H campus
  • Sustainability
  • Study

UW/H Public Climate School

Event week at UW/H to promote climate education through dialogue and engagement, both locally and online

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  • Research and knowledge

Research Data Day in North Rhine-Westphalia

Action Day: on the legally compliant use of research data in accordance with the FAIR principles