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HSNR students honor professors with little stuffed animals

Stuffed animals as awards for professors with "special talents" were once again handed out by the students of the Faculty of Business Administration…

Hochschule Niederrhein and Borussia Mönchengladbach cooperate

The Hochschule Niederrhein's Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and Bundesliga soccer team Borussia Mönchengladbach have signed a…

Students want to know: What will tomorrow's leadership look like?

The Hochschule Niederrhein's Faculty of Business Administration and Economics continues to focus intensively on the topic of managers. Following the…

HSNR and Heinrich-Hertz-Berufskolleg deepen cooperation

The Hochschule Niederrhein and the Heinrich-Hertz-Berufskolleg from Düsseldorf have signed a joint cooperation agreement.

New outfits made from outdoor clothing: HSNR textile students exhibit their creations

Master's students have created something new from ski and outdoor clothing. The outfits were shown at ISPO.

Unternehmerschaft Chemie honors students at The Hochschule Niederrhein

With the awarding of this year's Chemistry Sponsorship Prize, the Unternehmerschaft Chemie Niederrhein has once again demonstrated how successful…

Krefeld's Hochstraße becomes a museum of the road - KWM and HSNR cooperate

Students of the Faculty of Design have brought shop windows of vacant buildings to life, flanking the large annual exhibition of the Kunstmuseen…

Students receive mitBedacht award for volunteer work

On Volunteering Day (5 December), the Catholic university centers LAKUM Krefeld and Mönchengladbach held their eighth ceremony to distinguish the…

Students offer three workshops in one: "Kreatives Pflaster" in Mönchengladbach

Three students from The Hochschule Niederrhein's degree programme in Cultural Education & Cultural Management are encouraging young people and young…

First PostDoc Day at Hochschule Niederrhein

The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) is increasingly concerned with the qualification of young academics. Five PostDocs have been employed at the HSNR…

"Walk the line" - final exhibition by students of cultural education

A line can be many things. A line separates, offers orientation, marks boundaries, helps people to meet each other. When dance and art meet, not only…

Krefeld Christmas cup 2023 presented

The Hochschule Niederrhein's Faculty of Design is presenting the winning cup at the Krefeld Christmas market for the 17th time. This year's lucky…

The Hochschule Niederrhein among the TOP 5 most creative universities in Germany

The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) Faculty of Design has defended its top position in the ART Directors Club (ADC) university creative index in NRW. In…

"Eäte.Drenke.Danze" as a guest at Design Discussion 89

"City Life" is the theme of the 89th expenditure of the Design Discussion. On Thursday (November 30, 2023), host Dr. Erik Schmid (Faculty of Design at…

Grand opening of the MuseumsUni Krefeld

The idea behind the MuseumsUni Krefeld is to present current research topics and art exhibitions in a student-friendly way. It is a joint project…

Design students show their handmade designs at the MIKS Christmas market

The Hochschule Niederrhein's design students are now showing just how creative they are against a special Advent backdrop: The pictures, cards and…

Sculpture "The Squatting Woman" beautifies HSNR's south campus

Attentive visitors to the Krefeld South Campus of The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) will have already spotted it: The steel sculpture "Die Hockende"…

NRW Minister of the Interior Herbert Reul visits students at CyberCampus NRW

In October, 48 police officers began their studies in digital forensics at the CyberCampus NRW (CCNRW). NRW Minister of the Interior Herbert Reul has…

More sustainable textile production in Indonesia - mid-term review

At the mid-term conference in Bandung, the project partners took stock at the halfway point of the funding period of the project Enatex.

Smart solutions at the KReathon

Over 100 registrations were received to solve challenges within 24 hours. The winning team won 3000 euros in the end.

Germany scholarship for 179 HSNR students

300 euros a month for the students who beat other applications in the ranking and matching process. But there is much more at stake.

HSNR and Viersen grammar school seal cooperation

The Bischöfliches Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium (AMG) in Viersen and The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) would like to support pupils in choosing a job and…

Series of events: Hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary

Hip-hop emerged 50 years ago from New York youth culture and has become an art form with global significance. Crises, social conflicts, social issues:…

HSNR students win "Materialica Award 2023"

The Hochschule Niederrhein's young textile talents have come out on top: the two design engineering fashion students Charlotte Weber and Ramona…

Open Day at the Faculties of Design and Chemistry

The Hochschule Niederrhein invites prospective students to get to know the faculties at the Krefeld West campus - and to try out a lot for themselves.

About failure and founding: FuckUpNight and start-up get-together

The Hochschule Niederrhein and the HNX start-up team are an integral part of the "Niederrhein Start-up Week", which will take place from November 13…

HSNR and the University of Duisburg-Essen invite you to a mobility workshop

The Hochschule Niederrhein and the University of Duisburg-Essen have been investigating the topic of mobility in Krefeld for around one and a half…

Students take part in summer school in Shanghai

Students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science have attended a summer school lasting several weeks at the Chinese German…

Faculty of Design at the art book fair "Between Books" in Düsseldorf

The Hochschule Niederrhein's Faculty of Design is presenting its publications under the name "designkrefeld edition" at the Art Book Fair "Between…

First graduates celebrate their degree at the Cyber Management Campus

The Hochschule Niederrhein is delighted to welcome the first graduates of the Cyber Management Campus in Mönchengladbach.

Public lecture series in Krefeld on the topic of "Truth

"Truth" is the topic of the public lecture series as part of the guest lecture program FAUST at the Hochschule Niederrhein. Scientists from the fields…

A very special day: students from Côte d'Ivoire meet professional soccer player

Ten students from Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa have been guests at the Hochschule Niederrhein for a good two months. As part of a project funded by…

The Hochschule Niederrhein and BMMG in Krefeld cooperate

The Hochschule Niederrhein and the Bischöfliche Maria-Montessori-Gesamtschule have signed a cooperation agreement. Pupils will benefit from the wide…

From idea to startup - 1.8 million euros to ex-students for new type of yarn

The trio of founders Alexandra Plewnia, Melanie Jakubik and Sarah Neumann are developing a real innovation in the textile industry: an unwettable…

Practical orientation: DigiLab opens at the Hochschule Niederrhein

3D printing, design thinking or programming: The new DigiLab at the Mönchengladbach campus of the Hochschule Niederrhein opens up many new…

Sustainability in teaching education and research: HSNR professor discusses at conference of university of excellence in the USA

Prof. Dr. Martin Wenke presented the paper, written with Prof. Dr. Regina Hahn, at an important sustainability conference at MIT in the USA.

Welcoming the newly appointed professors at the Museum Abteiberg

It is a good tradition at The Hochschule Niederrhein to welcome newly appointed professors at special locations in Krefeld or Mönchengladbach. This…

The Hochschule Niederrhein successful in "OERContent.nrw" funding program

Two funded projects from the Faculties of Applied Social Sciences and Health Care have started.

MuseumsUni Krefeld starts with program for pupils

There is a new offer for Krefeld's pupils: The MuseumsUni Krefeld starts in November with five lectures at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum. The MuseumsUni…

Design Discussion 88: What does diversity mean?

The Faculty of Design of the Hochschule Niederrhein and the dance festival MOVE invite you to the 88th expenditure of the Design Discussion at Fabrik…

Hacking for sustainability: Krefeld's hackathon enters fourth round

In November, it's KReathon again! That means 24 hours of time, exciting challenges and prize money totaling 6,000 euros. This year, six challenges are…

HSNR and ADC launch new education initiative for the creative industries

The ADC Creative Campus kicks off on October 19 on the topic of artificial intelligence at the Krefeld West campus.

University concludes agreement with BUFT University in Bangladesh

The Hochschule Niederrhein and the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) from Bangladesh have agreed to cooperate.

HONOUR scholarship students receive certificates

The Hochschule Niederrhein presented the graduates of the HONOUR scholarship with their certificates in a festive atmosphere. This is the first…

The Hochschule Niederrhein welcomes 2747 new students

The Hochschule Niederrhein is pleased to welcome 2747 new students for the winter semester 2023/2024. Today, Wednesday, the new freshmen were formally…

HSNR celebrates 25 years of "Forum Banking & Finance"

The anniversary edition on October 25 will feature presentations and a panel discussion with industry experts.

Current research and trends in biomedical engineering at BMT2023

The 57th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Biomedical Engineering BMT2023 will be held in Duisburg from September 26 to 28. Visitors will be…

Herbstferiencampus for pupils at the university

Photovoltaics workshop, Chemistry Laboratory or Textile Printing: The Hochschule Niederrhein offers many exciting opportunities for pupils during the…

Professor Beate Küpper involved in Friedrich Ebert Foundation's Mitte study

Professor Beate Küpper of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences participated in the Friedrich Ebert Foundation's Mitte Study. The result: the middle…

Personal development in a protected space: female students emerge stronger from mentoring program

Under the title "Taking the lead as a woman", the joint mentoring program of the Hochschule Niederrhein, the Unternehmerschaft Niederrhein and the…

Fashion collections of students and graduates at Krefeld Laufmasche

From September 20 to 24, the Krefeld Laufmasche will take place in downtown Krefeld, where 22 young designers will present their collections in…

HSNR sends talent scouts to schools in Krefeld, Mönchengladbach and Viersen

The Hochschule Niederrhein has been accepted into the Ministry of Culture and Science's talent scouting program for the first time. The program…

The Hochschule Niederrhein welcomes new apprentices

On September 01, ten new apprentices started their apprenticeship at the Hochschule Niederrhein.

HSNR Racing team successfully concludes season

The HSNR racing team of the Hochschule Niederrhein has successfully completed the season in the international racing series Formula Student. This…

Robot doll supports people with dementia

The competence centre FAST of the Hochschule Niederrhein, together with other project partners, has developed a robotic doll for people with dementia…

STAR competence centre focuses on greater sustainability under new management

It has been over ten years since the Surface Technology Applied Research (STAR) competence centre was founded at the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR).…

The JuniorUni MG opens its doors to young explorers

The starting signal has been given! The JuniorUniversität Mönchengladbach has presented its premises to the public. From now on, little explorers and…

University celebrates summer reception with 300 guests

The Hochschule Niederrhein celebrated a beautiful party on Thursday. On a balmy summer evening, guest speaker Max Thinius (futurologist) showed why it…

Digitalization in the Textile Industry - 1st International Conference at HSNR

The digitization of industrial processes is becoming more and more standard. While the focus was initially on administrative or planning processes,…

New FAUST guest lecture program published

The Hochschule Niederrhein has presented the FAUST guest student program for the winter semester 2023/2024. The offer includes an extensive…

The Hochschule Niederrhein welcomes Ivorian students at the SWK E² Institute

A good six months have passed since The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Nangui Abrogoua in the…

Minister Ina Brandes finds out about Textile Factory 7.0 and Cyber Security Campus

Ina Brandes, North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister of Culture and Science, visited the university on Wednesday to find out about the Textile Factory 7.0…

MuseumsUni at Rheydt Castle: Exciting lectures until October

The eight lectures are aimed at groups of students. Six of our professors are taking part.

Artificial intelligence to combat overload in emergency rooms

Whether it's the shortage of staff or the huge rush of patients: hospital emergency rooms are subject to great stress. In order to relieve the medical…

Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology of HSNR exhibits at ITMA in Milan

The Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology of the Hochschule Niederrhein presented itself at the largest international trade fair for textile…

Experiments in weightlessness

93 parabolic flights in 3 days for 22 seconds of weightlessness each - at the parabolic flight campaign of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in…

Berufsstart Technik - Information fair about apprenticeship and dual studies at the HSNR

On August 11, interested parties can get advice at the Krefeld South Campus.

University participates in the BMBF program Heimspiel Wissenschaft

The "Heimspiel Wissenschaft" project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) brings scientists from rural regions back to…

Acquire key competencies: Registration launched for HSNR Summer Academy

Job application training, help for better self-motivation and organization, tips for professional presentations, rhetorical skills or a successful…

WSV President from the USA at the Mönchengladbach campus - victimology course planned

A distinguished visitor to Mönchengladbach: Prof. Dr. Janice Joseph, President of the World Society of Victimology (WSV), recently visited the Faculty…

BLB NRW hands over former building of the Public Textile Inspection Office to The Hochschule Niederrhein

The Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb Nordrhein-Westfalen (BLB NRW) has completely modernized the former Public Goods Testing Office for Textiles in…

University apprentices are among the best

Edda Jabben and Annika Reetz have completed their IHK apprenticeship as textile lab assistants at the Hochschule Niederrhein with excellent results.…

HSNR aims to improve stirring processes in industry

The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection is contributing 275,000 euros in funding for the "MISS" research project at the…

HSNR students shine at ADC Talent Awards

Four gold, two silver, four bronze and three other awards - that's the outstanding tally of design students from Niederrhein University of Applied…

Students present their work at the textile fair Munich Fabric Start

Eight students of the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology of the Hochschule Niederrhein accepted the invitation of the textile fair Munich…

Pop-Up Event: The Hochschule Niederrhein in the city center of Krefeld

From July 20 to 22, citizens of Krefeld can experience The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) off campus directly in the city center. As part of a pop-up…

Electrical engineering student successful at microwave symposium in San Diego

Bachelor student Niloufar Bateni took first place at the International Microwave Symposium (ISM) in San Diego, California. The Duisburg native is…

Sustainable and homemade: Design students set up pop-up eatery in Stadtgarten

The design students at the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) proved to the public over the weekend just how creative, imaginative and skilled in their…

Energy Transition and Conflicts: HSNR Institute Focuses on the Rhenish Mining Region

Energy transition yes, but faster, more socially just and more participatory - this is the conclusion of a nationwide, representative survey. Whether…

Paint engineer from Rees: HSNR master's graduate honored with prize for outstanding dissertation

The Hochschule Niederrhein has been providing apprenticeships for paint engineers for 100 years. The HSNR is one of the last three educational…

Students present their work at Neo.Fashion in Berlin

The Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology at the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) will be represented by seven graduates at Neo.Fashion (July 11 &…

urbanorama° festival in Krefeld enters the final spurt

City tours, cinema, lectures, discussions, exhibitions: urbanorama°, the festival for poetic city moments in Krefeld, has offered a lot with its…

Business students celebrate their degrees - and their best work

454 graduates from the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) have their Bachelor's, Master's or…

The Hochschule Niederrhein now a climate partner in a new alliance

The Hochschule Niederrhein and the city administration have jointly signed the climate protection agreement of the Krefeld Climate Pact. This means…

Prize money for female textile graduates of HSNR

Two graduates of the Master's degree programme in Textile Products at the Hochschule Niederrhein had two reasons to celebrate: together with their…

Doctoral College as a Door Opener: Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology Joins AUTEX Network

The Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology of the Hochschule Niederrhein is now an official member of the "Association of Universities for…

HSNR students and lecturers win prize money with creative teaching education ideas

Three teams of students and lecturers have won an ideas competition organized by the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) and won prize money. With their…

A look at hidden urban space potentials

How can politics, administration and city actors be inspired to adopt new appreciative perspectives on inner city development? Baukultur NRW, the…

urban reveries, a hands-on day for children

Happiness is on the street and children know best where to find it. Especially in inner cities, public open spaces are necessary for children to…

"Taking the lead as a woman" - half-time at the mentoring program of HS Niederrhein, Unternehmerschaft Niederrhein and LLiT

After the Hochschule Niederrhein initiated the mentoring program "Als Frau in Führung gehen" ("Taking the Lead as a Woman") in February in cooperation…

HSNR racing team unveils new race car

After many days and nights of hard work, the time has come: The Formula Student team "HSNR Racing" of the Hochschule Niederrhein has presented its new…

University participates in zdi summer camp

The Hochschule Niederrhein is participating in the zdi summer camp again this year. It offers young talents an exciting opportunity to discover and…

(Textile) Logistics Forum attracts trade visitors to Mönchengladbach

At the beginning of the week, the "(Textile) Logistics Forum" took place in Mönchengladbach. The professional audience from the logistics industry was…

Design Discussion 87: How to design an anniversary event?

The city of Krefeld is turning 650 years old this year. This should be celebrated! But how do you design an anniversary event that takes into account…

Faculty of Design of the Hochschule Niederrhein organizes festival for poetic city moments in Krefeld

From June 23 to July 9, urbanorama°, the festival for poetic urban moments, will take place in Krefeld. The Faculty of Design of the Hochschule…

Artificial Intelligence Roundtable Event at The Hochschule Niederrhein

At the beginning of June, students from the Hochschule Niederrhein met for the interdisciplinary event " Is AI writing my term paper now? - Opportunit…

The Hochschule Niederrhein supports Rwanda's energy transition

The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) is participating in the international project "Growing Rwandan Energy Awareness Through HighER Education" (GREATER),…

Choosing a course of study: University advises prospective students

The Hochschule Niederrhein is taking part in the nationwide Student Advice Open Evening campaign. The offer is aimed at prospective students who would…

SWK E² Institute supports Herzogenrath Energy Park research project

Now it's officially sealed: Herzogenrath has set itself the goal of becoming the first city in North Rhine-Westphalia to establish a CO2-neutral…

Career step professorship - HSNR informs and gives tips

How do you become a professor at a university of applied sciences? What do you have to consider? Answers to all questions about professorships will be…

HSNR invites to the Forum Banking & Finance at the campus Mönchengladbach

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics of the Hochschule Niederrhein invites you to the next expenditure of the Forum Banking & Finance.…

2023 Tutoring Award for five HSNR students.

Five students of the Hochschule Niederrhein have been distinguished for their special commitment as tutors. At the festive reception on Thursday at…

Increasing the pressure on cyber criminals: NRW Ministry of the Interior and CyberCampus NRW sign cooperation agreement

The extent of computer crime has risen sharply in recent years. In order to increase the pressure on cyber criminals and to prepare police officers in…

The Power of Data - Cyber Experts Discuss at Museum Abteiberg

The Cyber Management Campus Mönchengladbach of the Hochschule Niederrhein focuses on the development of security technologies and the dangers posed by…

Design students at show walk in Museum Haus Lange

Under the motto "KunstImPuls, Museum live erleben" (ArtInPulse, experience the museum live), the Art museums Krefeld offer a diverse program every 1st…

Professor Werner-Bierwisch Elected to the Presidium of the Midwifery Faculty Council

Since the Midwifery Act came into force in 2019, the full academization of the midwifery profession has been implemented in Germany. The Hochschule…

"designberufe rufen!" - Faculty of Design invites you to the career fair

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), the Faculty of Design at the Hochschule Niederrhein will be offering a very special event for all…

Information event on the MBA studies at The Hochschule Niederrhein

In addition to the regular Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, the Hochschule Niederrhein also offers continuing training with a practical…

Merlin Stottmeister takes second place in BSI's Best Student Award

Merlin Stottmeister, a bachelor's and master's graduate of The Hochschule Niederrhein, presented the results of his master's thesis on "Partial…

Offers of the HSNR for citizens - now centrally visible on homepage

More orientation for citizens: The Hochschule Niederrhein's (HSNR) offerings, which are also aimed at the general public, are now easier to find. On…

"Healthcare in the Lower Rhine region" - Talk with experts from HSNR and Helios

More than 100,000 people are employed in the promising healthcare industry in the central Lower Rhine region. Global trends such as demographic…

Antonia Dannenberg and Nadine Bullerdiek awarded the Wilhelm Lorch Prize

The students Antonia Dannenberg and Nadine Bullerdiek from the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology at the Hochschule Niederrhein have received…

Open House: Get to know the Faculties in Mönchengladbach Campus

Laboratory and campus tours, workshops, lectures, advice on Degree programmes and a good start to your studies: anyone who wants to get to know the…

University signs climate pact with the city of Krefeld

The Krefeld Climate Pact has been signed in the Historic Council Chamber of the City of Krefeld. The Hochschule Niederrhein's President Dr. Thomas…

Making Heinsberg future-proof: HSNR provides important impetuses with research project

How is Heinsberg positioning itself for the future - especially in view of the planned phase-out of lignite-fired power generation? After all, the…

The Hochschule Niederrhein and Krefeld Ravens collaborate

The Krefeld Ravens and the Hochschule Niederrhein have agreed on a partnership. This collaboration brings together two major institutions in the…

Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub tells his story at Hochschule Niederrhein

At the age of 97, Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub never tires of telling his very personal story in public during and after the Nazi era. It is the…

Lecture by communication designer in the Krefeld Shedhalle

The Faculty of Design at Krefeld University of Applied Sciences invites you to a new lecture in the series "Less Walkin More Talkin" (LWMT) on…

Technology Day for Youth at the South Campus of The Hochschule Niederrhein

The Krefeld South Campus (Reinarzstr. 49, 47805 Krefeld) is all about technology on Monday, May 22nd. Between 3 and 6 p.m., young people aged twelve…

Good career prospects in the field of hygiene management - Company contact fair

Material damage, contamination in industrial production or infections in hospitals can be triggered by poor hygiene. The area of specialisation in…

NRW universities organize "Supraregional Theme Days on Study Doubts" in May

For the third time, universities in North Rhine-Westphalia are organizing the "Supraregional Theme Days on Study Doubts" as part of the Next Career…

Application start for the winter semester 23/24

Prospective students can now apply for the winter semester 2023/24 at the Hochschule Niederrhein. The application deadline for the Bachelor's and…

Bachelor Degree programme Digital Forensics starting in winter semester at HSNR

When unknown people hack into computer systems or commit other crimes on the net or in IT systems, the consequences are serious. Where digital traces…

HAWs Agree on Details of Cooperation in the NRW Doctoral College

The 21 universities of applied sciences (HAWs) in North Rhine-Westphalia agreed on details of the cooperation in the new Doctoral College NRW (PK NRW)…

New cooperation platform for a sustainable textile industry launched

Mönchengladbach. Clothing, shoes, furniture - the consumption of textiles is continuously increasing in the European Union. This has an impact on the…

Lectures on anti-Semitism, racism and migration at the HS Niederrhein

The Forum Politics, Culture & Education of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences of the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) invites you to events on the…

Design Discussion: Lecture on participation in design

The topic of participation and involvement has become a highly professionalized and forward-looking field of work and research in all processes and…

Students learn the reasons why HSNR conducts research in the field of nutrition and food.

Curious about how complex nutrition can be, how important it is and what you can do with food? Want to find out what students at the Hochschule…

Dr. Armin Knors and Dr. Sabine Helling-Moegen chair the University Council

The newly elected University Council of the Hochschule Niederrhein has elected a new leadership duo in its first official meeting. Dr. Armin Knors is…

University raises 13.9 million euros in third-party funding in 2022

Krefeld/Mönchengladbach. The Hochschule Niederrhein acquired around 13.9 million euros in third-party funding in 2022. Of this, 12.6 million euros…

Diversity in everyday university life: "Shaping diversity" certificate renewed at HSNR

Age, gender, cultural background, sexual or gender identity, health impairment: Diversity has many faces in society. The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR)…

A look behind the scenes at HSNR on Girls' & Boys' Day

On the nationwide Girls' & Boys' Day, pupils have the opportunity to spend a day getting a taste of the working world in companies, institutions,…

Automatic sorting system for worn textiles at last? HSNR partakes in the research

Can used textiles be recycled? In most cases, they end up as cleaning rags or insulation material (downcycling) rather than new clothing or bedding…

Design students show their creations on the catwalk

On Tuesday, April 18th, the "showwalk" of the Faculty of Design at the Hochschule Niederrhein invites you to the event "Body Extensions" in the…

Three faculties have elected new deans

The regular dean elections have taken place at the ten faculties of the Hochschule Niederrhein. Every five years, the faculty councils elect the dean…

Grant money: Will HSNR find new formula for greener detergents?

Will the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) soon be paving the way for an intelligent solution to make detergents greener and laundry washing even more…

University publishes its sustainability strategy

The topic of sustainability is currently omnipresent. And for good reason - the experts' forecasts do not bode well if politics and society do not…

Winter coat and sleeping bag for homeless people - textile students honored with Junior Benedict Prize

Having developed a winter coat-sleeping bag combination especially for homeless people together with "Wafe" (Warm and Safe), five textile students of…

Krefelder Kunstverein exhibits graphics from the Faculty of Design

From Sunday, April 2nd, around 70 works from the Krefeld Graphic Edition of the Faculty of Design at the Hochschule Niederrhein will be on display in…

Chemie-Technikum: Opening of the new university building planned for January 2024

A lot has happened between Adlerstrasse and Frankenring since June 2022. A new building with 1521 square meters of usable space is being constructed…

NRW Minister of Science Ina Brandes visits Hochschule Niederrhein

The North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Culture and Science, Ina Brandes (CDU), visited the Krefeld West campus of the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR)…

Researchers develop AI for the coatings industry

Varnishes are found everywhere in our everyday life, often in the form of coatings. Car paints, table sealants or the casing of the PC, this is where…

Easter holiday campus for pupils

During the Easter vacations, pupils from the 9th grade upwards can register for exciting and free projects at the Hochschule Niederrhein in Krefeld…

Design lecturers and students exhibit their works in the Esters and Lange houses

Starting on Sunday, March 26th, 50 Krefeld artists and designers will present their works in the exhibition "Productive Spaces. The Hochschule…

399 first-year students start the summer semester

Krefeld/Mönchengladbach. 399 young people began their studies at the Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) today. Traditionally, enrollment numbers are…

New offer at HSNR: students can go to San Francisco starting this fall

Study in California for six months? The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) is now making that possible: With San Francisco State University (SFSU), where…

Design students show works in exhibition about table culture

What do we mean by table culture? How, where and with what is dining done nowadays? Students from the Faculty of Design at the Hochschule Niederrhein…

Gender Report NRW: HSNR maintains second place

Krefeld/Mönchengladbach. The Hochschule Niederrhein ranks second among universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia in terms of gender…

Funding for evaluation network at NRW universities: HSNR also wants to intensify exchange

The universities of applied sciences (HAW) in North Rhine-Westphalia are expanding their cooperation in the evaluation of studies and teaching…

The Hochschule Niederrhein successfully participates in network project in the field of teaching education

Good university lecturing does not happen by itself. Rather, a great deal of heart and soul and commitment must be invested by all stakeholders in…

University and Krefeld Penguins cooperate

They are two institutions in Krefeld: The Hochschule Niederrhein and the Krefeld Penguins from the German Ice Hockey League 2 (DEL2). While the…

Students of cultural pedagogy take a close look at the culture of remembrance in Mönchengladbach

Where could the city of Mönchengladbach improve its culture of remembrance? Are the honors paid to many historical personalities who shape the…

Math Olympiad visits the Hochschule Niederrhein

Last Saturday, 350 math-loving students from North Rhine-Westphalia were guests at the Hochschule Niederrhein in Krefeld as part of the Mathematics…

University Alliance for SMEs invites to the 7th Berlin Transfer Conference

Whether in matters of sustainability, digitization or diversity - universities of applied sciences (HAW) and medium-sized companies bear a special…

Student from Cameroon honored for academic achievements and commitment

For his outstanding academic achievements and social commitment, Mr. Emrick Chatlin Nguekeu De Mofo was awarded the DAAD Prize 2023. The prize is…

New Esport Offerings at The Hochschule Niederrhein

According to a survey conducted by the statistics portal "Statista" in 2021, 58 percent of all respondents between the ages of 16 and 24 are…

Sparkasse honors female university students for their excellent theses

Very good grades, the degree in the bag - and now 1500 euros on top: That is the reward for the meticulous diligence that two students of the…

Artificial intelligence in the meat industry: project at HSNR dedicates itself to food safety and animal welfare

Animal welfare, quality and sustainability, transparency regarding origin and processing: Consumers' demands on food have increased. They are…

Tutorial work at universities: Engagement at HSNR is strengthened and promoted

Teaching education at eye level, in the language of the students: Tutors at many universities in Germany play an important role in guiding students…

HSNR assists in development of detergent to reduce microplastics in household laundry

Some of the microplastics in the oceans come from synthetic textiles, with individual studies estimating that up to a third comes from these synthetic…

Senate awards students for outstanding theses

The Senate of the Hochschule Niederrhein has awarded the Senate Prizes, each endowed with 1000 euros. The Senate thus honors outstanding theses in…

New Offering: HSNR introduces orientation semester this summer

There are countless Degree programmes throughout Germany. The Hochschule Niederrhein alone offers more than 80 different bachelor's and master's…

HSNR and Ivorian partner university seal cooperation agreement

Now it is officially sealed: The Hochschule Niederrhein and the University of Nangui Abrogoua in the West African state of Côte d'Ivoire are going…

New FAUST guest student program published by The Hochschule Niederrhein

The Hochschule Niederrhein has presented the FAUST guest student program for the 2023 summer semester. The program is aimed at all interested people…

Project Social Robotics in Administrations: Over 500,000 euros in funding for Hochschule Niederrhein

Is the technical literature from the public library already borrowed? What should I do if I have lost my identity card? Which room do I have to go to…

Successful cooperation continues: The Hochschule Niederrhein and SWK Stadtwerke Krefeld AG extend cooperation agreement

The Hochschule Niederrhein and SWK Stadtwerke Krefeld AG have agreed to extend their successful cooperation. The new cooperation agreement will run…

New University Council at The Hochschule Niederrhein

The Hochschule Niederrhein has a new university council. Yesterday evening, the eight members received their certificates of appointment from Ina…

Federal government sponsors projects at HSNR against right-wing extremism

Those who campaign against right-wing extremism and for the strengthening of democracy are often exposed to smear campaigns, hate mail or other…

HSNR and partner university in Indonesia work on module for new interdisciplinary textile Degree programme

Mönchengladbach. The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) wants to become even more international. To this end, it plans to launch a double degree Bachelor's…

Textile students exhibit their work at the NEONYT in Düsseldorf

Mönchengladbach. Students from the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology at the Hochschule Niederrhein will be presenting their collections at…

Drug shortage: students develop concept for innovative multi-product plant

At times, German pharmacies were short of more than 300 medicines - and that in the middle of the flu epidemic. Students from the Faculty of Chemistry…

Award for lecturers at the Hochschule Niederrhein

Around 300 people teach at the Hochschule Niederrhein. Two of them have now been awarded the distinction for outstanding achievements in teaching…

Award with distinction: HSNR renews quality seal audit family-friendly university

The Hochschule Niederrhein has once again been certified as a family-friendly university. The board of trustees of berufundfamilie Service GmbH, which…

Bestselling author Volker Kutscher reads at the university

A prominent visitor to the Hochschule Niederrhein: The author Volker Kutscher will read from his new novel "Transatlantik" on March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in…

SUN funding project successfully completed: University and cooperation partners create new products from food scraps

Craft beer or noodles made from carrot peels, low-calorie chips made from sweet potato scraps and spreads made from tomato caps: The Hochschule…

Creative textile projects presented: Safe clothing for the way to school, homage to the Ruhr region and vibrating vest for going to the stadium

It is one of the most popular events at the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology at Hochschule Niederrhein: the presentation of the results of…

What should I study? The Hochschule Niederrhein invites you to orientation

At the beginning of the new year, prospective students at the Hochschule Niederrhein can find out about the wide range of study options. From January…

Learning to argue, working in a team, dealing with stress - Winter Academy of the Hochschule Niederrhein offers seminars

The registration phase for the Winter Academy at the Hochschule Niederrhein has begun. From now until January 29th, students, employees and external…

The Hochschule Niederrhein invites all those interested in technology to Engineering Day

"There's no swearing by an engineer" is the title of a famous comic strip story about Gyro Gearloose, the industrious inventor from Walt Disney's…

Design Discussion 85: An evening about storytelling

The Faculty of Design of the Hochschule Niederrhein invites you to the Design Discussion at Fabrik Heeder (Virchowstraße 130, 47805 Krefeld) again in…

Creative Degree programmes - Hochschule Niederrhein ranked 1st place in NRW

The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) is the creative number 1 in all of North Rhine-Westphalia. This place was awarded by the Art Directors Club for…