The Witten/Herdecke University blog brings together many perspectives: Insights into studying, research and campus life as well as stories of people who have shaped UW/H. Students, graduates and graduates report on their individual paths - from the start of their studies to academic successes, start-ups and diverse careers. Other contributions tell what teaching, learning and working at the UW/H is all about - professionally, personally and socially.
We show how ideas are born and commitment grows, where the future is shaped and community is lived. A blog that inspires, offers orientation and makes university life tangible in all its facets. It can be searched for specific topics using the filter.
On the PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) Master’s programme at the UW/H, Philipp Raschke has the opportunity to combine his interest in education with fieldwork abroad.
UW/H student Tim Schröder is passionate about emergency medicine. As one of 40 scholarship holders, he shows how the Deutschlandstipendium helps him to pursue his studies and his passion.
Elsa Heinsius is living her dream of studying medicine at Witten/Herdecke University. She talks to us about her plans for the future, her son Oskar and how she fulfils her dual role as a student and mother.
UW/H graduate Nicole Steller has returned to Witten for her doctoral studies to pursue an academic career. She has made a name for herself in academia with her research on corporate purpose.
After completing his double Bachelor's degree at Witten/Herdecke University, Victor Wolff began his Master's programme at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. He wants to pave his career path into the world of finance with the renowned Banking & Finance programme.
Sami Barkal fled from Syria to Germany in 2015. For a long time, his dream of becoming a doctor seemed unattainable. He talks to us about his formative experiences, his studies at Witten/Herdecke University and why courage pays off.
Pia has been studying medicine at Witten/Herdecke University since October 2025. In a very short time, she has got to know and love her fellow students and her place of study.
The seminar in the Studium fundamentale at the UW/H focuses on resource policy between climate protection and global justice.
After completing her bachelor’s degree at the UW/H, Anna Stricker went on to do a master’s degree at the LSE and is planning a career in both research and international politics.
From studying management at UW/H, Niklas Kaminski breaks new ground in international finance and gains experience in Lisbon.
With his Master’s degree in PPE from Witten/Herdecke University, Christian Walker has paved the way for a career in politics.
Lara talks to us about her time at the UW/H, how she experienced political counselling in Berlin and why it's worth taking a courageous stand for opportunities abroad.
Fabian talks about his time at UW/H, the start-ups he has founded, his master’s degree in the US, and how he encourages young teams in his UW/H seminar.
Sonja Leidemann has been at the helm of the Werner Richard - Dr Carl Dörken Foundation with her fellow board member Prof Dr Stefan Stolte since May 2023. The former mayor of Witten also supports projects with a special focus on the Ruhr region and Witten/Herdecke University.
Three honorary positions, two degree programmes, one fellowship: UW/H student Lisa Kaupert is one of 39 students who have been awarded the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship at Witten/Herdecke University.
In 2008, Johannes Nolting began his studies in economics at Witten/Herdecke University - the rest is an impressive career that led him to a management position at Google.
Simon Shaw and Victor Wolff are studying Management and PPÖ - Philosophy, Politics and Economics at UW/H. In autumn 2024, they flew to the USA to cover the election campaign in the contested swing state of Pennsylvania.
Would you like to become a psychologist or psychotherapist? Then you will receive a comprehensive education at the UW/H: immerse yourself in the basics of psychology in the Bachelor's degree programme. You can then build on your expertise in the Master's programme.
UW/H graduate Alexander Ritter on his work in Africa and how the Witten spirit still accompanies him today. He now employs almost 80 people in Nigeria, Gambia and Germany.
The entrepreneurial journey of Richard Knudsen, UW/H graduate and founder of Newtone.ai, has been shaped by the values of Witten/Herdecke University.
UW/H alumnus Max Elster has founded two startups, hosted a podcast, and lived in four countries. Now he’s heading to the U.S.
