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.
