Recruiting film of Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V. launched
Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V. presents its new recruiting film, which shows how attractive the region is for international young researchers.
The film emphasizes the diversity and proximity of educational institutions and the high quality of life in Düsseldorf.
The aim is to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and attract young researchers to the region.
Watch the movie here.
New faces in the knowledge region
Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V. welcomes two new members in the first quarter of 2022: Kreissparkasse Düsseldorf and Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. Katrin Schömann Hölzl joined the office in February.
Dr. Michael Rauterkus takes over the representation of the state capital Düsseldorf on the association’s board from Burkhard Hintzsche.
Thank you for the great cooperation – and full confidence in the new AG work
The turn of the year 2021/22 brings a change in the office of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V. association.
After four years, Dr. Christina Rauh says goodbye and thanks for the great cooperation.
With Dr. Kai de Weldige, her successor, Keiko Ito and Miriam Braun, a strong team of supporters is now in place.
The past few weeks have shown the new strength of the association, and many exciting projects will follow.
A firm eye on the international scene
Wissensregion Düsseldorf is becoming increasingly international.
The association’s website is now also available in English.
The first Welcome Day for international Master’s students took place with 15 participants, and a new recruiting film will be released soon.
International events such as the FISU World University Games 2025 and the UEFA EURO 2024 are further strengthening the region.
BIWENAV goes NRW
The educational pathway navigator “BIWENAV” was successfully introduced in Düsseldorf and has now also been adopted in Wuppertal, Remscheid and soon Oberhausen.
The online tool bundles educational offers and helps young people to find their own educational pathways.
Thanks to supra-regional cooperation, BIWENAV is being continuously improved and expanded to other cities.
Chancengipfel 2021: Opportunities, prospects and career options in the knowledge region
The first digital “Chancengipfel” took place on the initiative of Andreas Schmitz, President of the IHK Düsseldorf.
Participants included the IHK, Chamber of Crafts, City of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Heinrich Heine University and FOM University of Applied Sciences.
Despite corona, there are many training and study opportunities in the region.
3,200 apprenticeships are still available in Düsseldorf and the Mettmann district.
The stakeholders encouraged school leavers to explore all prospects and career options and offered their support.
Strategy process of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf
Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V. has been analyzing its work since autumn 2020.
Thanks to everyone for their feedback in surveys and interviews.
The results are incorporated into a strategy report.
In 2021, the strategic routes will be discussed in working groups and transferred into a new direction for 2021-2025 in a central workshop.
Heads of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf: Jens Ihsen
Jens Ihsen, Director of Düsseldorf Convention, talks about the challenges and opportunities for congresses in the coronavirus era.
Smaller events are possible in the first half of 2021, larger events from the second half of the year.
Ihsen emphasizes Düsseldorf’s infrastructure advantages and would like to see a stronger media presence for the Wissensregion Düsseldorf.
My farewell to Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V.
Ulrich von Alemann bids farewell as Managing Director of the Association for the Promotion of Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V. and hands over his office to Dr. Kai de Weldige.
After five years of successful work, he thanks everyone involved and looks back on significant milestones and developments.
The association will continue to be supported by Dr. Christina Rauh, while Ronja Rast is leaving the team.
Keiko Ito will strengthen the team in the future.
University Manager of the Year: Congratulations to our CEO Prof. Anja Steinbeck
Prof. Anja Steinbeck, Chairwoman of the Board of the Association for the Promotion of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf e.V., receives the “University Manager of the Year” award.
Awarded by the CHE Center for Higher Education Development and the weekly newspaper “Die Zeit”, her outstanding crisis and leadership skills, especially during the corona pandemic, were recognized.
The jury also praised her initiatives such as the “Citizens’ University” and the Wissensregion Düsseldorf.
Congratulations, Prof. Steinbeck!