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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.

How psychology master's students at Witten/Herdecke University treat themselves in the teaching clinic

The new representative for equality and diversity about empowerment, visibility and equal opportunities.

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.

Carlotta Fehrmann from Kiel moved to Witten to study medicine at UW/H. She tells us what surprised her about her new adopted home.

Anna Kellerer and Marie Holzing tell us what really matters when it comes to applications and why the process in Witten convinced them.

A move to NRW, a new academic path at UW/H and the fulfilment of a dream: Alicia Kannenberg explains why Witten is more than just a place to study for her.

In this interview, Emmi talks about feeling at home and wanderlust - and why she appreciates studying at a small university like UW/H.

The seminar in the Studium fundamentale at the UW/H focuses on resource policy between climate protection and global justice.

Psychology student Cara Wegerer explains how she found openness, cultural diversity and space for her own projects in Witten.

Julia is in the middle of her first semester of medicine at UW/H. She talks to us about goals, courage, home and good mountain cheese.

Two UW/H graduates talk about formative teaching moments, innovative examination formats and the strength of being a generalist.

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.

UW/H graduate Amir Rahimi is studying at the Stockholm School of Economics following the completion of a double bachelor’s degree in Management and Economics, Politics and Law.

At UW/H, Rebecca Otto paved the way for her move to Sciences Po, where she is studying political science and gaining international experience.

Moritz Krauss laid the foundation for his path into the world of finance at UW/H and is now starting his Master's programme at Copenhagen Business School.

From studying management at UW/H, Niklas Kaminski breaks new ground in international finance and gains experience in Lisbon.

UW/H alumna Paulina Unfried has gained political experience in the Bundestag and is now starting a Master’s degree in Public Policy at King’s College London.

The UW/H medical student masters clinic, study phases and hockey as a team - and shows how sport becomes a source of energy for her in everyday life.

At the LSE, UW/H graduate Marlon Warrach is expanding his accounting skills and discovering new opportunities for his future appointment.

With his Master’s degree in PPE from Witten/Herdecke University, Christian Walker has paved the way for a career in politics.

UW/H graduate Ben talks about his studies in Witten, entrepreneurship courses at Columbia and Sundays in Central Park.

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.

UW/H student Jette Thra travelled to New York City in April 2025 to take part in the National Model United Nations conference.

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.

An educational initiative at the UW/H invites students to take a critical look at their own media consumption - and to strengthen informed participation. A guest article by PPÖ student Linda von Velsen.

With their start-up "Talk About Me", psychology students at Witten/Herdecke University offer psychological counselling - online, flexible and academically sound.

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.

Lea Banger worked as a volunteer social media manager for the FDP in the Constance constituency.

The firewall to the right is crumbling - and UW/H graduate Frederike Westphalen warns of the consequences.

Julia Brunow is passionately committed - as a PPÖ student, in local politics for the Christian Democratic Labour Union (CDA) and the CDU, and also as the office manager of a member of the state parliament.

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.

The UW/H graduate of the degree programme PPÖ - Philosophie, Politik und Ökonomik (B. A.) has stood for election for Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in her constituency of Bochum/Herne.

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.

"I took a lot of what I am today with me from Witten," says Tobias Wann, UW/H graduate and CEO of the company tonies SE.

How UW/H graduate Daniel Verst has built an impressive career thanks to his entrepreneurial spirit and the network he established early on.

UW/H graduate Daniel Schmitz-Remberg on his mission to prepare companies for the challenges of the future in times of climate crisis.

An excursion by UW/H students to the renaturalised Lippe floodplain shows how this can be achieved.

UW/H graduate Friederike Hedley on her path to success in Cambridge.

Annekathrin Hempel researched the care of trans people in nursing care in her Master's thesis at the UW/H.

The UW/H graduate explains what role current challenges play in the upcoming European elections and how crisis-proof the European Union is.

Prof Dr Margareta Halek from Witten/Herdecke University explains why we need to redefine the value of care.

After her studies in PPÖ - Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the UW/H, Marla Hinkenhuis joined the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Graduate Daniela Fischer on studying Community Health Nursing at the UW/H.

Frederike Westphalen discovered her passion for political work during her studies at the UW/H, and her path then led her to the Bundestag.

UW/H graduate and personnel consultant Barbara Schmid gives tips on starting a job and applications.

Interview with Prof. Dr Magdalene Silberberger and Dr Sonja Knobbe from the [tra:ce] research centre at UW/H.