News from the Wissensregion Düsseldorf

Our newsfeed keeps you up to date with the latest developments, projects and events in the Wissensregion Düsseldorf.
Here you will find the latest reports on cooperation between science, business and politics, information on important conferences and insights into innovative training formats.
Stay informed about the progress and initiatives that further strengthen our region as a leading knowledge location in Europe.

Workshop with regional management

The Düsseldorf – Mettmann district region demonstrates remarkable innovation potential in various areas of technology. A workshop on “Promoting innovation in the region – potential in the circular economy” highlighted the need for improved cooperation between companies, universities and public administrations. The challenges posed by EU funding programs and the administrative burden were also discussed.

Implementation of an innovation course

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Innovation Semester 2023 due to an uneven distribution of applications. Some courses were oversubscribed, others were hardly in demand, which contradicts the interdisciplinary objectives. Nevertheless, we are continuing an “innovation course” that strengthens entrepreneurial skills and motivation, led by Prof. Michael Friebe and Inga Hennrich.

Innovation semester 2023/24

The fifth Innovation Semester of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf starts on October 25, 2023 at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. With eight projects that combine knowledge and sustainability, the semester aims to bring about positive change. Diverse participants work on sustainable solutions such as environmentally conscious mobility and urban design. Applications are open until September 30.

Innovation semester 2023/24: Search for course instructors

The application phase for course instructors for the “Innovation Semester 2023/24” has begun. Submit your project ideas by June 16! Take the opportunity to implement innovative projects with interdisciplinary teams. You can win project funding of up to €750, teaching time or remuneration.

Article about WRD and iSem in the RP

The Rheinische Post also reported on its university website about the Wissensregion Düsseldorf and the 4th Innovation Semester: “Out of the lecture hall – into practice”. Students, trainees and professionals can spend a semester producing their own music, brewing beer or designing a virtual exhibition in an interdisciplinary way. Thinking outside the student box is an essential part of the innovation semester.

The film of the BREWNO course

The winning team of the “Innovation Semester 2022/23” impressed the “Wissensregion Düsseldorf” jury not only with the taste of their home-brewed beer, but above all with their impressive presentation of the results. Their self-made video impressively shows how the different participants became a team in which everyone was able to contribute his or her skills. The aim was to capture the collaborative process of brewing beer on camera. See for yourself in the video of the winning team of this year’s innovation semester!

The movie for the finale is here!

The participating teams presented their projects and results at the Innovation Semester final. A film team documented the event, showing the diversity of the projects and the creative solutions of the participants. The winning team was particularly impressive with a self-made video about their brewing process and collaborative work.

Final of the Innovation Semester of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf

On March 23, 2023, around 80 participants in the fourth innovation semester of Wissensregion Düsseldorf presented their projects at the university building. The team “BREWNO – Brew your own Altbier” won the prize for the best project. Eight courses covered a wide range of topics, supported by experts from Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences and Henkel. Prof. Edeltraud Vomberg and Lord Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller praised the commitment and openness of the participants.

Final results of the fourth innovation semester

The Innovation Semester presents its results in the finale on March 23! Students and professionals dedicated themselves to exciting projects offered by course instructors from Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Heinrich Heine University, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences and Henkel. Participants were able to produce music, design urban visions, brew Altbier, research sustainable recycling, design virtual exhibitions and make films. The format, which is unique in Germany, promotes teamwork, practical orientation and project management skills. The final shows not only the results, but also the entire development process.

Innovation semester: young, dynamic, innovative

The IHK magazine article on the work of Wissensregion Düsseldorf is here! “Innovation semester: young, dynamic, innovative” provides an exciting and impressive report on the values and goals of the knowledge region, overcoming the boundaries of educational paths in order to learn together, and offers many insights into our flagship project: the innovation semester.

Come & Cooperate Vol. 4

The fourth Come&Cooperate event, organized by the IHK Düsseldorf, Wissensregion Düsseldorf and Ditec, took place at the Haus der Universität. Companies and experts from universities discussed cooperations and projects. Over 50 direct talks and consultations were held, with consistently positive feedback.

Review of the Night of Science 2022

On September 9, after a three-year break due to the coronavirus, the Night of Science took place in the Haus der Universität and on Schadowplatz. Over 55 contributions invited visitors to take part. The association presented the Max Planck Institute’s “small experimental kit”. Registration for the Innovation Semester is open until September 30.

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