Nius week #17
from April 23, 2024

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This newsletter is sent to all students of the Hochschule Niederrhein. Some programmes and events are only offered in German. If you would like to make sure that the programme is also offered in English, please ask the person responsible in advance.

Renovation of the textile campus

The State Secretary of the North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Science, Gonça Türkeli-Dehnert, performed the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for the new replacement building for the textile hall on our Mönchengladbach campus. This marks the beginning of the modernization of our Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology.

The new building will improve the networking of the research and teaching buildings and promote innovation and sustainability. The sustainable design of the new building includes a solid wood construction, recycled clinker bricks for the façade and a green roof area with a photovoltaic system.

"The Hochschule Niederrhein is getting a wonderful new building. We need excellently equipped universities for outstanding teaching education and research. The new building will further strengthen the renowned and promising Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology and make the university even more attractive for the brightest minds. The entire university landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia will benefit from this. This is where the specialists of tomorrow are being apprenticed. The state is very happy to support the construction of the textile hall as quickly and efficiently as possible. I wish everyone involved every success," said Türkeli-Dehnert.

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Fairtrade University distinction

The Fairtrade Germany organization has distinguished us as a Fairtrade University for our commitment to fair trade. We are one of 44 universities in Germany that integrate products with high social, ecological and economic standards into everyday university life and promote fair trade.

In order to receive this title, we had to fulfill various criteria: We offer fair trade products in our canteens and snack vending machines in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach. At Senate meetings, we make sure that coffee is served under fair production conditions and that caterers use sustainable food. In addition, we regularly organize campaigns such as information stands on fair trade for our students.

"It is important to us to sensitize our students, as future decision-makers in our society, to sustainability issues in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Fair trade is an important aspect of achieving these goals. By participating in the Fairtrade University campaign, we can introduce our students to the topic in concrete projects," says Cornelia Rohde, graduate ecotrophologist at the Faculty of Food and Nutrition Sciences at HSNR.

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First board game evening in the ASTA basement

On April 16, the Brettspiel Club Niederrhein e.V. hosted a public games meeting in our AStA basement for the first time.

From entertaining party games such as "Hitster" to tactical card games such as "Unfinished Business" and challenging strategy games such as "On Mars" - there was something for everyone.

Everyone involved had great fun and so the next dates were quickly found. Anyone who would like to take part is cordially invited.

  • 14.05.2024
  • 18.06.2024
  • 16.07.2024

each from 6 p.m. to midnight at Frankenring 20, 47798 Krefeld, (behind the main entrance to the Faculty of Design)

"Computer Science + X" event at the HSNR

In mid-April, the Central Student Advice Office invited advisors from the Federal Agency to the Monforts Quarter. The aim of the "Computer Science + X" networking event was to present the Computer Science degree programs and inform advisors about the courses and opportunities available at the HSNR.

The patrons of the event were Dilek Tekin, Head of Central Student Advice, as well as Sandra Inderfurth and Kerstin Saß from the Federal Employment Agency. After a welcome address, the Dean Prof. Brandt, Dean Prof. Breil and Prof. Feige gave a joint presentation on all five degree programs related to "Computer Science" at the HSNR. This was followed by an intensive exchange in the question-and-answer session, where topics such as the influence of AI on Computer Science degree programmes were discussed.

A total of 53 advisors from all over NRW attended the event, which lasted around three hours and ended with a get-together.

Apply now for the Germany Scholarship!
Registration: 1-30.0

It's that time again! The new application round for our Deutschlandstipendium scholarship (from winter semester 2024/25) runs from 01.04. to 30.04.24!

The Deutschlandstipendium scholarship is aimed at students from all of our ten faculties who are interested in receiving non-material support from a commercial enterprise or foundation.

There are many places available. In addition to the non-material support, 300 euros per month are paid.

So if you are a Bachelor's or Master's student within the standard time to degree, have an average grade of at least 2.29 and can prove that you have 70% of the ECTS points to be achieved by the deadline....

THEN TAKE YOUR CHANCE AND APPLY!

You can find all the requirements, conditions, deadlines, sponsors for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship and everything you need to know about the application on our website!
Do you have any questions? Then send us an email to stipendium(at)hs-niederrhein.de or contact Ms. Gerarts on 02151 822-2941.

Germany Scholarship Website »
Campus week
Register now!

Campus Week will take place at the Krefeld and Mönchengladbach campuses from May 21 to 24, 2024. The Faculties of Design, Oecotrophology, Applied Social Sciences, Textile and Clothing Technology, Business Administration and Economics, Business Administration and Nutrition Sciences and Health Care will be taking part in this run.

There are no timetabled or compulsory courses in participating faculties during this week in order to give students and lecturers space for innovative projects and other initiatives. The offers are aimed at all HSNR students, so that students from non-participating faculties can also take part in offers from other faculties according to their timetable.

In addition to the offers of the faculties, central teams and work areas also participate with an exciting program. Students can take part in (sometimes interdepartmental) projects, workshops or compulsory optional courses.

Registrationfor the courses has been possible on Moodle since April 15, 2024. You can already register for the Moodle course now:

hsnr.de/campuswoche


Enrollment key: Campus Week

The plan for the future is for all faculties to take part in Campus Week and for us to create a university-wide offer for all university members.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Campus Week, please contact campuswoche(at)hs-niederrhein.de.

The assessment center in the application procedure

Tue, 30.04.2024 | 17:00 - 18:30 | Digital: Zoom link to follow | Speaker: Career coach Munich

Have you applied for a job and now received an invitation to the assessment center? Great, you've successfully cleared the first hurdle! But what happens now? In our workshop, you will learn more about the background and objectives of an assessment center. You will also gain an insight into the techniques of successful self-marketing and the most important exercises of an assessment center.

If you are interested in our workshop, we look forward to receiving your registration via the ANT portal by the day before the workshop.Remaining places can be requested via Anne Döll.

ENCOUNTER: Get to know your buddy at the game night
27.04.

The International Office is now offering a monthly meeting for international and German students to exchange ideas. It will also be an event where buddies can get to know each other better.

Topic: Games evening
When: Saturday, 27.04., from 16:00
Where: LAKUM Mönchengladbach, Richard-Wagner-Straße 35, 41065 Mönchengladbach

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Schröder or Anna Dankert.

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PARTI CONTEST ideas competition:
May 1-31

Do you have new ideas for your university? Then take part in the Parti Contest and win €1,000!

The Hochschule Niederrhein is organizing an ideas competition for more student participation in teaching education for the second time. We are looking for students and lecturers to take part in the competition with their idea. Up to three teams can win!

Join the Parti Contest!

You can find all further information on the website and in our Moodle course.

Campus festival
May 8

We cordially invite you to the Campusfest 2024. Together with the AStA, the faculty student bodies, university sports and sports clubs, we have organized a varied supporting program with many hands-on, games and sports activities. Numerous stalls, delicious food, cool drinks and live music invite you to socialize.

 

When: Wednesday, May 8, 3 to 10 p.m. (after-show in the AStA basement)
Where: Obergath 79, 47805 Krefed (campus area next to the J-building)

African Students Day
May 4

If you are studying in Germany or Europe and are of African descent, then this is for you!

The African Students Day brings together African students in Europe, making them more visible to each other in the European landscape and creating a space for them to connect and exchange.

Prof. Dr. Gael Pentang, professor of Cyber Security Management at HSNR and co-founder of The SEEDs Leadership Entrepreneurship Program, will be one of the keynote speakers!

Organized by 3 E's 4 Africa e.V.
4 May 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 57

Future Work Lab
Op dä maat
May 4 to 5

The "Op dä maat" event is back in Krefeld on the first weekend in May:

From May 4 to 5, the city center will be transformed into a large open-air market. Students from the Faculty of Design will be presenting their work at the Pottbäckermarkt.

In the Future Work Lab, pupils and members of the public will have the opportunity to get to know the university's wide range of offerings.

Our Form Student team will be presenting their racing car there, while drinks will be provided by the AStA of The Hochschule Niederrhein.

A 3D printer will also be in use, which can be used to produce key rings, for example.

From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., interested parties can obtain information and advice about all HSNR degree programs.

More information: https://www.krefeld.de/de/stadtmarketing/pottbaeckermarkt/

Memorial trip to Auschwitz
August 31 to September 8

Together with the association "ZWEITZEUGEN e.V.", the LAKUM in Krefeld is once again organizing a memorial trip to Auschwitz.

Traveling together to places of the past and present in Berlin, Oswiecim, Krakow and the Auschwitz memorial, experiencing stories, learning from them, but also telling our stories and getting to know the historical crimes, talking to people who survived the crime and to people who are dedicated to remembering and dealing with it.

When: 31.08.-08.09.24
Where: Via Berlin (Sat-Mon) to Auschwitz (Mon-Sun)
Costs: 190 euros for students (incl. pre-meeting, travel, meals, accommodation and program (Too much? Please let us know!)

The program consists of various workshops, booked guided tours, discussions with local experts, a possible eyewitness talk and much more.

Registration: As of now and on the information evening on 24.04.2024 to Matthias Hakes by e-mail tomh(at)lakum.de

Campus Cinema Mönchengladbach
Program

This semester, the Campus Kino Mönchengladbach has once again planned a varied program with various specials.

In addition, this year there will be raffles in cooperation with various local partners, e.g. the Eisdealers, the Stars of the Galaxy exhibition and the Museum Abteiberg.

Campus Cinema on Instagram »
New dance series at the HSNR!
>>word can't go there<<

Prof. Dr. Felicitas Lowinski and Prof. Dr. Nicola Scherer have developed a dance series and have been able to inspire international choreographers and dancers as well as dance scholars to visit us in Mönchengladbach in the summer semester 2024 and winter semester 2024/25. An international scientific online dance panel will form the degree.

The dance series >>words can't go there<< aims to increase the visibility of the Degree program as a place for artistic and current cultural education impulses. The series aims to give students the opportunity to get to know transnational dancers in practical application and theory. To ensure the sustainability of the series, there will be interviews and panels as well as video content in addition to the practical workshops. The series will be realized with scientists from the HSNR and cooperating universities.

The workshops are open to everyone (all levels) and take place in the Theaterlabor, O E02, Mönchengladbach campus

From March 1: Start of the ideas competition

After a three-year break, the time has come again:

The Equal Opportunities Commission is organizing the third ideas competition and is looking for suggestions on the following topics:

  • Equality
  • diversity
  • Studying and working with family responsibilities
  • Nursing
  • Gender identity
  • Gender-related stereotypes in studies and career choices
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • No to racism and (sexual) discrimination

Entries can be submitted between 01.03. and 31.05.2024.

And of course there are also prizes: The five best ideas will receive vouchers for the campus store or the summer/winter academy. The Equal Opportunities Commission is looking forward to a lively participation!

More info »
Dates

#08.05. | 15.05. | 29.05.2024, each from 4-7 pm in Mönchengladbach
For female university members: self-assertion course (3 x 3 hours)
Registration at:
https://verwaltung.hs-niederrhein.de/ant/gleichstellung/events/26/dates/951

#21.05.-24.05.2024: Campus Week
Further information at:
https://moodle.hsnr.de/course/index.php?categoryid=921

#31.05.2024: Submission deadline for the ideas competition
Further information at:
www.hs-niederrhein.de/ideenwettbewerb

Social aspects of AI
Ring event on April 29

Artificial intelligence is already part of our everyday lives and will increasingly shape them. The rapid technical advances in this field will lead to far-reaching upheavals in various areas of social life, from private life to studies, apprenticeships and the world of work. As part of the event, experts from various disciplines and sectors will shed light on issues arising from the introduction of artificial intelligence into society at large.

"Green and smart - artificial intelligence from the Lower Rhine in sustainability projects"

Discover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for a sustainable future with Jonas Becher, graduate of The Hochschule Niederrhein and founder. In his lecture, he will use concrete application scenarios to shed light on how artificial intelligence can sustainably improve life in our society, but also where the limits of this technology lie and what ethical dimensions are associated with its use.

Speaker: Jonas Becher, CEO Masasana GmbH
When: Monday, 29.04.2024, 16.00-17.30
Where: Krefeld South Campus, J-Building, E17

Click here for the Moodle course (key RV_KI)

Student assistants wanted

The IT department of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics is looking for several student assistants for at least two semesters for the summer semester 2024.

The working hours are Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 10:45 - 18:15.

Where? Mönchengladbach campus
Working hours? 7 hours per day (Tue,Wed: 10:45-18:15)

Your tasks:

  • Contact person for technical problems at events
  • Checking, maintaining and logging the maintenance of all event rooms in the faculties
  • Tasks of the Student Affairs Office

Your profile:

  • Affinity for technology and solution-oriented way of thinking
  • Experience with video and audio on the PC (external devices, configuration)
  • Careful and independent way of working
  • Organizational talent
  • Confident in using a PC (Windows 7 and Windows 10)
  • Confident handling of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint

General conditions:

  • Hours: 7 or 14 hours/week
  • Start: immediately
  • Hourly wage: 13,25€
  • Employment for at least two semesters

Contact
Frank Flore
Webmaster, IT of the faculty, TYPO3 administration
Frank.Flore(at)hs-niederrhein.de

Nothing suitable found?

Then visit our HSNR job portal!

https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/stellenboerse/