First DFG Research Impulses approved
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On 7 December 2023, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) approved the first ten projects from the "Research Impulses" programme. The programme is a new funding instrument specifically for universities of applied sciences (UAS) and was first announced in October 2022.
DFG review board election 2023
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From 23 October to 20 November 2023, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) carried out its 2023 review board elections. Eligible researchers were called upon to elect new representatives for a total of 49 review boards.
Coexistence instead of conflict: How to reconcile photovoltaics with arable farming and biodiversity
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Anhalt University has recently inaugurated an agrivoltaics system that allows agricultural land to be used simultaneously for solar energy production and for arable farming. The “AgriPVplus” system developed in the BIODIV-SOLAR project even features a triple-use concept: The project team has erected vertically installed, bifacial solar modules on a test site and is now investigating the cultivation of crops as well as the integration of insect-friendly wild plant strips between these modules.
Official opening of the StartUpLab at EAH Jena
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The University of Applied Sciences Jena (EAH Jena) has officially opened its new StartUpLab on 27 June 2023. The ceremony was attended by 170 guests, including Thuringia's Minister President Bodo Ramelow. Moreover, the Federal Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, sent a video message on the occasion.
DFG funding news for UAS
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The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has published several UAS-related announcements over the past few days – such as the new call for proposals for individual research grants (“Sachbeihilfen”) for major instrumentation and on the DFG Review Board election. In addition, there is a first summary of the recent call for proposals in the UAS Research Impulses programme.
DFG major instrumentation funding for UAS: Call for proposals 2023
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The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has launched the third of three calls in its major instrumentation funding programme for universities of applied sciences (UAS). In this programme, the DFG asks for proposals for the structural expansion of existing equipment infrastructure.
EU launches public consultation on research framework programmes
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In December 2022, the European Commission has launched a broad public consultation on the past, present, and future of the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation. Stakeholders from academia, business, and politics, as well as other interested parties, thus have the opportunity to contribute their positions on European research and innovation policy.
Kickstart teams celebrate successes
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The 35 StartUpLabs that have been founded at several UAS since 2020 are producing their first success stories: young start-up teams have formed within the StartUpLabs, attracting attention to their ideas and products, and collecting prizes.
Future Conference 2022 - Creating Innovations Together
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This was the Future Conference 2022: 2 days, 13 hours of programme, 30 speakers, 30 exhibitors and one award presentation. Check the article to find out more and see photos of the event.
Project BoRSiS – Two solutions laid with one line
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With the help of innovative underground soil-pipe systems, the Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences wants to find regional solutions against the effects of climate change and at the same time improve the microclimate within a region. In this way, communities can be helped with climate adaptation strategies in the future.
DFG announces major instrumentation funding for UAS
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The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has announced a new funding opportunity for universities of applied sciences (UAS): In three consecutive calls for proposals, UAS may apply for individual research grants (“Sachbeihilfen”) for major instrumentation, provided that the instruments have initially been procured via DFG funds.
AdeLe project: Aid concept from Hamburg meets with great approval
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The HAW Hamburg demonstrates how close research at universities of applied sciences often is to people's lives: In the AdeLe project, the university developed a concept for helping disorganized people, which is now being put into practice by a society called Ambulante Hilfe Hamburg e.V. The project has already aroused interest outside Germany as well.
A clean affair
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Sometimes environmental protection produces paradoxical results. Take exhaust gas purification on board ships, for example: although it prevents harmful exhaust gases from being blown into the air, the pollutants often end up in the sea. A team of researchers at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences is developing an innovative membrane technology to avoid this problem.
Much more than just a pastime
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Seniors are forming digital networks: just a few weeks ago, this may have just sounded like a nice pastime for some people. However, in times of corona crisis and a ban on contact, digital skills suddenly became hugely important – especially for the elderly. A text message to the managment of the GESCCO project shows just how much participants in the project are benefiting from their new skills right now.
New research facility commissioned
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On 30 January, Georg Simon Ohm Institute of Technology in Nuremberg (NIT) opened a new research facility which it will use to convert the waste heat from a sewage treatment plant to generate electricity. Dr Peter Pluschke, environmental officer of the city of Nuremberg and first plant manager of Stadtentwässerung und Umweltanalytik Nürnberg (SUN), was also on hand for the facility’s commissioning ceremony.
Smartphone as a microscope
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For more than two decades, the BMBF has been providing targeted support to research at universities of applied sciences (UAS). Now, one example has shown quite well what effect this funding can have: a young scientist, who collaborated in a BMBF-funded project around ten years ago, later founded her own start-up – which is now a cooperation partner in a new UAS project.
Successful outlook on the future of UAS
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On 5 September, the first UAS future conference concluded in Essen. Over two days, the participants discussed the future of universities, digitisation and internationalisation and future issues such as demographic change and energy transition.
FH-Impuls: LaNDER³ partnership opens research hall
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On 28 August, the LaNDER³ technical centre had its ceremonial opening in Zittau. The members of the impulse partnership invited numerous guests from business, science and society to the opening ceremony of the new research hall.
FH-Impuls: Transfer Workshop 2019
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On 14 and 15 May, the representatives of the FH-Impuls partnerships met at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt for the Transfer Workshop 2019. According to the motto ‘Strategic Partnerships with the Industry – Involving Industry Partners’, they exchanged views on issues relating to the successful networking of universities of applied sciences (UAS) with companies.
