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Prof. Dr. Ir. Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo on How to share knowledge without borders. In this episode of How to Hochschule Voices we spotlight Prof. Assogbadjo from the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, a celebrated figure in academia with 11 international awards, including the Georg Forster Research Award. Prof. Assogbadjo shares his journey in non-timber forest products and conservation, underlining his collaboration with Rhine-Waal University. This partnership enhances international cooperation in soil science and plant nutrition, highlighting his global contributions to research and development from Côte d'Ivoire to Brazil. Join us in discovering how his work embodies the essence of global knowledge exchange. Related links: HSRW Research Focus - Sustainable food systems, Labef - University of Abomey-Calavi, Prof. Dr. Ir. Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo, Georg Forster-Forschungspreise 2023,

Ropafadzo Juliana Matuzula on How to improve women in STEM In this episode of How to Hochschule VOICES, we talk to Ropafadzo Juliana Matuzula, an industrial engineering student in the Department of Technology and Bionics and vice president of TechWomen - a club dedicated to supporting female students in STEM subjects. Related links: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, TechWomen

How to Hochschule Episode 12 How to Spend 24 Hours at HSRW - Part 4 highlights the lively evening scene at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. Witness the campus buzz from day to night, including the 'Academic Year Celebration with Research and Transfer Day,' attended by 300 members and regional figures. Revisit past podcast guests, join students at the 'Long Night of the Library,' and immerse yourself in HSRW's vibrant evening. Efe Refik Gider, Farhan Siraj, and Debabrata Chakraborty are all members of the Hochschulband. They are the guitarist, piano, and singer respectively and are also students of various engineering courses here at HSRW. Related links: Hochschulmusik, Faculty of Technology & Bionics, Faculty of Communication & Environment, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Usability Engineering Michelle, Glenda, Mabel, Leah and Qusai are International Relations students visiting the University Library in Kleve for the Long Night of the Libraries. Related links: Faculty of Society & Economics, International Relations, University Library The „Akademische Jahresfeier mit Forschungs- und Transfertag“ was held on the 14 June 2023 which focussed on the topic of sustainability, was attended by almost 300 members of the university, friends and supporters as well as regional representatives from business, politics and society. Related links: Academic anniversary celebration with research and transfer day: achievements of university members honoured - Minister Silke Gorißen as guest of honour ZONTA Club Niederrhein is a member of ZONTA International. Zonta promotes women's rights, equality, education and an end to child marriage and gender-based violence. Related links: ZONTA Club Niederrhein Deepal Kumar is a 6th semester bachelor student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and was awarded by ZONTA. She and Ropafadzo Juliana Matuzula are active members of TechWomen - a club dedicated to supporting female students in STEM subjects. Related links: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, TechWomen Irina Pohilco, a fifth-semester bioengineering student, has been awarded this year's DAAD scholarship. According to Dr Joachim Fensterle, Professor at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Pohilco is one of the best in her year, has outstanding intercultural skills and shows a high degree of empathy in her dealings with students and staff from Ukraine for an exchange project. Related links: Bioengineering, DAAD Prize Prof Dr Tatiana Zimenkova, Vice President for International Affairs and Diversity, emphasised that the university benefits from international students. Related Links: International Affairs, Prof. Dr Tatiana Zimenkova

How to Hochschule Team on all things Christmas! The How to Hochschule gang is getting into the holiday spirit at the Mensa, savoring some festive treats! Dr. Joost Kleuters has been a part of HSRW since its very inception and heads the Centre for Internationalisation and Languages. His work and knownledge has always been related to the advancement of internationalisation at our institution. Related links: The Centre for Internationalisation and Languages Hariharan Arevalagam is a friend of the podcast who has produced a couple of episodes. The Science Communication student joined Dr. Kleuters and Stephan at the Mensa to share is own thoughts about food culture while hungrily waiting for the Mensa to open. Related links: Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Science Communication and Bionics, B.A./B.Sc.

How to Hochschule Episode 11 In the third episode of our special series '24 Hours at Hochschule Rhein-Waal', we spend an afternoon meeting some interesting members of the HSRW family. Not only do we learn more about our fellow colleagues and friends, but we also get some insights into interesting activities that take place in HSRW. Clein Alexander Sarmiento Castrillon was once a student at Hochschule Rhein-Waal, where he completed his Master's in Bionics. He is currently a research assistant for the Information Engineering and Computer Science programme at the Kamp-Lintfort campus, as well as one of the many coaches of Hochschulsport, teaching core training. Related links: Clein's personal page, Information Engineering and Computer Science, M.Sc., Hochschulsport Anette Bradley works at the Student Advisory Service in Kamp-Lintfort. The Student Advisory Service provides support for students, both prospective and current, regarding their studies and other aspects of life at HSRW. Anette shares with us her experience becoming a part of this service as well as some tips to make sure your studies run smoothly. Related links: Student Advisory Service Renate Schmitz-Gebel has a background in art history and literature and is currently teaching the Early Childhood Education programme in HSRW's faculty of Society and Economics. She is also in charge of the Creative Writing workshop featured in this episode. As a qualified de-escalation trainer, Renate has developed her own violence prevention concept called "Ich-Du-Wir Ohne Gewalt" (I-You-We Without Violence). Students from all study programmes at the Faculty of Society and Economics can participate. You can write in German, English, or any other language of your choice. The diversity of the students is expressed here; we hop between languages. The offer is particularly interesting for those who want to discover the German language in a playful way through creative exchange with others. Renate's contact: renate.schmitz-gebel@hsrw.org Related links: Renate's personal page, Faculty of Society and Economics, Early Childhood Education, B.A., Ich-Du-Wir Ohne Gewalt Fiona Callow, Zeynep Akkus, Joaquin, and Jay Brown are some of the students of HSRW who took part in the Creative Writing workshop where they read out their very own poems to their fellow students. Coming from diverse backgrounds and study programmes, these students tell us about what attracted them to the art of creative writing. Related links: Faculty of Society and Economics, Early Childhood Education, B.A., Gender & Diversity B.A."

Prof. Dr. Matthias Krauledat on How to Study In this episode of How to Hochschule VOICES, we sit down with Prof. Dr. Matthias Krauledat, a unique blend of a computer scientist and musician. Join us as we explore his fascinating journey from a childhood love for mathematics to his innovative work in the faculty of Technology and Bionics. Prof. Dr. Matthias Krauledat: Prof. Dr. Matthias Krauledat is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of computer science and technology. Born in Essen, he pursued his studies in Mathematics with a second subject in Computer Science at Münster and Oxford universities. His academic journey also included a visit to the Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique (IRCAM) in Paris​. Prof. Krauledat has been serving as a Professor of Computer Science at the Hochschule Rhein-Waal since July 2013. Related links: Personal Website, Faculty of Technology and Bionics

How to Hochschule Episode 10 In the second episode of our special series "24 Hours at Hochschule Rhein-Waal", we move away from the quiet stillness of the night to the bright, busy daytime. In this episode we are joined by HSRW researcher and some familiar voices that you've met in other episodes of How to Hochschule. Prof. Dr. Margarita Spirova is a mathematician and professor in the faculty of Communication and Environment in HSRW's Kamp-Lintfort campus. She shares with us her experience being a lecturer, and especially being a woman in STEM. Related links: Faculty of Communication and Environment Dr. Viraj Pratap Nirwan is a research associate in the faculty of Technology and Bionics who specialises in nanotechnology. He is currently working on the "NANOSHIELD" project and talks to us about his life as a researcher. Related links: Faculty of Technology and Bionics Dr. Joost Kleuters is the head of the Centre for Internationalisation and Languages and oversees the production of the How to Hochschule podcast. Stephan Hanf is the producer of the How to Hochshucle podcast. A theatre scholar, music festival organiser, and professional podcaster, the man with many hats joins Dr. Kleuters on campus in Kleve as they discuss food cultures. Related links: Centre for Internationalisation and Languages Hariharan Arevalagam is a friend of the podcast who has produced a couple of episodes. The Science Communication student joined Dr. Kleuters and Stephan at the Mensa to share is own thoughts about food culture while hungrily waiting for the Mensa to open. Related links: Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Science Communication and Bionics, B.A./B.Sc.

Adriana Boldisova and Anna Lea Wolf on How to Innovate In our latest episode of How to Hochschule VOICES, you can listen to the full length conversation with Adriana Boldisova and Anna Lea Wolf from StartGlocal. This episode is an extended version of the conversation that was featured in our last episode, "How to Innovate." Adriana Boldisova: A graduate of HSRW in Sustainable Development Management and a passionate advocate of innovation, Adriana's journey at HSRW has been marked by her involvement in projects such as StartGlocal. Her experiences provide a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of fostering innovation in an academic environment. Related links: Sustainable Development Management, Start Glocal Anna Lea Wolf: A recent graduate in International Business and Management, Anna's academic achievements have transitioned into her role as a student assistant at StartGlocal, focusing on event management and marketing. Guided by her mission to support and streamline Adriana's daily operations, Anna embraces every challenge with enthusiasm and commitment. Related links: International Business and Management, Start Glocal.

How to Hochschule Episode 9 In the first episode of our special series, "24 hours at Hochschule Rhein-Waal", we explore the often overlooked world of the university at night, with stories from students, former students, and staff of HSRW. Britta Klinge is a student of International Business and Management, who also moonlights at a local bar in downtown Kleve. She tells us interesting stories she's come across on the job, while also sharing what it's like balancing her studies with her late-night shifts Related links: Faculty of Society and Economics, International Business and Management, B.A. Dr. Joost Kleuters has been a part of HSRW since its very inception and heads the Centre for Internationalisation and Languages. His work and knownledge has always been related to the advancement of internationalisation at our institution. Related links: The Centre for Internationalisation and Languages Mahmoud Karssli is a recent graduate in Bioengineering and is also the founder of the Beatroot Collective, a collective of artists, activists, and members of the public who embrace music. We talk to Mahmoud at his collective's latest event, the Beatroot Festival 2023. Related links: Faculty of Life Sciences, Bioengineering, B.Sc., Beatroot Collective Luis Götz is a student of International Relations who is currently on an exchange semester in Shanghai, China. We talk to him as he starts his day, while we end ours on the other side of the world, about his experiences studying in a different culture and the lessons he's learned. Related links: Faculty of Society and Economics, International Relations, B.A., Shanghai University David Bale is a veteran of the Royal Air Force from the UK who currently works as a security guard on campus in Kleve. As someone who ensures the safety of the campus at night, David is bound to have collected some stories over the years, which he shares with us here. Related links: Campus Kleve

How to Hochschule Episode 9 In the first episode of our special series, "24 hours at Hochschule Rhein-Waal", we explore the often overlooked world of the university at night, with stories from students, former students, and staff of HSRW. Britta Klinge is a student of International Business and Management, who also moonlights at a local bar in downtown Kleve. She tells us interesting stories she's come across on the job, while also sharing what it's like balancing her studies with her late-night shifts Related links: Faculty of Society and Economics, International Business and Management, B.A. Dr. Joost Kleuters has been a part of HSRW since its very inception and heads the Centre for Internationalisation and Languages. His work and knownledge has always been related to the advancement of internationalisation at our institution. Related links: The Centre for Internationalisation and Languages Mahmoud Karssli is a recent graduate in Bioengineering and is also the founder of the Beatroot Collective, a collective of artists, activists, and members of the public who embrace music. We talk to Mahmoud at his collective's latest event, the Beatroot Festival 2023. Related links: Faculty of Life Sciences, Bioengineering, B.Sc., Beatroot Collective Luis Götz is a student of International Relations who is currently on an exchange semester in Shanghai, China. We talk to him as he starts his day, while we end ours on the other side of the world, about his experiences studying in a different culture and the lessons he's learned. Related links: Faculty of Society and Economics, International Relations, B.A., Shanghai University David Bale is a veteran of the Royal Air Force from the UK who currently works as a security guard on campus in Kleve. As someone who ensures the safety of the campus at night, David is bound to have collected some stories over the years, which he shares with us here. Related links: Campus Kleve

Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda on How to Innovate Welcome to a special episode of How to Hochschule VOICES, featuring an in-depth conversation with Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda of Art-Glove, a project that initiated its journey as a part of the StartGlocal initiative. This episode is an extended version of the conversation that was featured in our last episode, "How to Innovate." In this episode, Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda share their respective journeys as HSRW graduates in Usability Engineering now making impactful strides in the medical and automotive industries. Daniela discusses her deep involvement in the Art-Glove team, a project inspired by her mother's health condition. Philippe, wearing many hats including that of CEO of Art-Glove, provides insights into the design process and the challenges of innovation. This episode offers valuable perspectives for those interested in the intersections of engineering, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. Daniela Venegas: Originally from Colombia, Daniela is an HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering who is now deeply rooted in the medical industry and plays a key role in the Art-Glove team. Her journey, inspired by her mother's health condition, led to the creation of the Art-Glove. Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove, StartGlocal Team Philippe Vayda: An HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering and a developer in the automotive sector, Philipp wears many hats, including that of CEO of Art-Glove. He gives an insight into the design process and the challenges of innovation. Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove, Start Glocal

Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda on How to Innovate Welcome to a special episode of How to Hochschule VOICES, featuring an in-depth conversation with Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda of Art-Glove, a project that initiated its journey as a part of the StartGlocal initiative. This episode is an extended version of the conversation that was featured in our last episode, "How to Innovate." In this episode, Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda share their respective journeys as HSRW graduates in Usability Engineering now making impactful strides in the medical and automotive industries. Daniela discusses her deep involvement in the Art-Glove team, a project inspired by her mother's health condition. Philippe, wearing many hats including that of CEO of Art-Glove, provides insights into the design process and the challenges of innovation. This episode offers valuable perspectives for those interested in the intersections of engineering, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. Daniela Venegas: Originally from Colombia, Daniela is an HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering who is now deeply rooted in the medical industry and plays a key role in the Art-Glove team. Her journey, inspired by her mother's health condition, led to the creation of the Art-Glove. Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove, StartGlocal Team Philippe Vayda: An HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering and a developer in the automotive sector, Philipp wears many hats, including that of CEO of Art-Glove. He gives an insight into the design process and the challenges of innovation. Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove, Start Glocal

How to Hochschule Episode 8 This episode of How to Hochschule delves into the intricate world of innovation at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. We journey through the vibrant sounds of innovation at our university and discuss the transformative process of turning an idea into a tangible reality. With insights from Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda, creators of the Art-Glove, expert opinions from PD Dr Gerhard Heusipp, Head of the ZFIT (Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer), and valuable contributions from StartGlocal project coordinator Adriana Boldisova and start-up Scout Dr Claudio Abels, this episode is for anyone eager to grasp the essence of innovation. Daniela Venegas: Originally from Colombia, Daniela is an HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering who is now deeply rooted in the medical industry and plays a key role in the Art-Glove team. Her journey, inspired by her mother's health condition, led to the creation of the "Art-Glove". Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove Philippe Vayda: An HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering and a developer in the automotive sector, Philipp wears many hats, including that of CEO of "Art-Glove". He gives an insight into the design process and the challenges of innovation. Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove PD Dr Gerhard Heusipp: As head of the ZFIT (Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer), Gerhard Heusipp offers a unique perspective on the role of universities in fostering innovation. His discussions of various projects and initiatives undertaken by the ZFIT demonstrate the University's commitment to innovation. Related links: Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer, PD Dr Gerhard Heusipp Personal Adriana Boldisova: A graduate of HSRW in Sustainable Development Management and a passionate advocate of innovation, Adriana's journey at HSRW has been marked by her involvement in projects such as StartGlocal. Her experiences provide a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of fostering innovation in an academic environment. Related links: Sustainable Development Management, Start Glocal Dr Claudio Abels: Dr Claudio Abels was the first person to graduate from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. Based at the Kamp-Lintfort campus, Dr Abels helps budding entrepreneurs develop their ideas and, as a start-up scout in the StartGlocal project, gives them access to expert advice. Related links: StartGlocal Team

How to Hochschule Episode 8 This episode of How to Hochschule delves into the intricate world of innovation at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. We journey through the vibrant sounds of innovation at our university and discuss the transformative process of turning an idea into a tangible reality. With insights from Daniela Venegas and Philippe Vayda, creators of the Art-Glove, expert opinions from PD Dr Gerhard Heusipp, Head of the ZFIT (Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer), and valuable contributions from StartGlocal project coordinator Adriana Boldisova and start-up Scout Dr Claudio Abels, this episode is for anyone eager to grasp the essence of innovation. Daniela Venegas: Originally from Colombia, Daniela is an HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering who is now deeply rooted in the medical industry and plays a key role in the Art-Glove team. Her journey, inspired by her mother's health condition, led to the creation of the "Art-Glove". Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove Philippe Vayda: An HSRW graduate in Usability Engineering and a developer in the automotive sector, Philipp wears many hats, including that of CEO of "Art-Glove". He gives an insight into the design process and the challenges of innovation. Related links: Usability Engineering, Art-Glove PD Dr Gerhard Heusipp: As head of the ZFIT (Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer), Gerhard Heusipp offers a unique perspective on the role of universities in fostering innovation. His discussions of various projects and initiatives undertaken by the ZFIT demonstrate the University's commitment to innovation. Related links: Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer, PD Dr Gerhard Heusipp Personal Adriana Boldisova: A graduate of HSRW in Sustainable Development Management and a passionate advocate of innovation, Adriana's journey at HSRW has been marked by her involvement in projects such as StartGlocal. Her experiences provide a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of fostering innovation in an academic environment. Related links: Sustainable Development Management, Start Glocal Dr Claudio Abels: Dr Claudio Abels was the first person to graduate from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. Based at the Kamp-Lintfort campus, Dr Abels helps budding entrepreneurs develop their ideas and, as a start-up scout in the StartGlocal project, gives them access to expert advice. Related links: StartGlocal Team

Professor Peter Kisters on How to be Sustainable This episode of How to Hochschule VOICES is the full-length conversation between Hari and Professor Dr-Ing. Peter Kisters, part of which was featured in the last episode of How to Hochschule, "How to be Sustainable". In this conversation, Professor Kisters gives an overview of the brand new TransRegINT project (Transformation der Region Niederrhein Innovation, Nachhaltigkeit, Teilhabe), talks about important concepts related to sustainability, and gives us some tips on how we can be more sustainable in our daily lives. This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to get inspired to play their part in transforming the future. Hariharan Arevalagam is a student of Science Communication & Bionics at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. He produced this episode of VOICES as well "How to be Sustainable". Related links: Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Science Communication & Bionics. Prof. Dr. -Ing. Peter Kisters is the Vice President for Research, Innovation & Transfer at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. A mechanical engineer by training and a child of the Lower Rhine region, Prof. Kisters has a vision of making this region more sustainable through research and transparent communication of knowledge, as well as other principles which make up a big part of the TransRegINT project. Related links: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Kisters's personal landing page, TransRegINT project

Professor Peter Kisters on How to be Sustainable This episode of How to Hochschule VOICES is the full-length conversation between Hari and Professor Dr-Ing. Peter Kisters, part of which was featured in the last episode of How to Hochschule, "How to be Sustainable". In this conversation, Professor Kisters gives an overview of the brand new TransRegINT project (Transformation der Region Niederrhein Innovation, Nachhaltigkeit, Teilhabe), talks about important concepts related to sustainability, and gives us some tips on how we can be more sustainable in our daily lives. This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to get inspired to play their part in transforming the future. Hariharan Arevalagam is a student of Science Communication & Bionics at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. He produced this episode of VOICES as well "How to be Sustainable". Related links: Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Science Communication & Bionics. Prof. Dr. -Ing. Peter Kisters is the Vice President for Research, Innovation & Transfer at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. A mechanical engineer by training and a child of the Lower Rhine region, Prof. Kisters has a vision of making this region more sustainable through research and transparent communication of knowledge, as well as other principles which make up a big part of the TransRegINT project. Related links: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Kisters's personal landing page, TransRegINT project

How to Hochschule Episode 7 In this episode of How to Hochschule, we decided to do things a little differently. As sustainability is a topic that is growing ever more important in our lives, and as research is one of the major roles of a university, we decided to explore where these two topics meet at HSRW. Joining us as a host is Hari, whom you might remember from our second episode 'How to German'. He takes us on a journey to get to know some of the sustainability-related research projects that are based here at HSRW. In this episode, we are introduced to some of our very own researchers, and not only do they give us valuable insight into their work, but we also get some practical tips on how to be more sustainable directly from these experts in the field! But that's not all! This episode also comes with a couple of questionnaires for all our listeners. We would like to see if our content resonates with you and evene adds value to the lives of our listeners. That's why we have two survey links here for you to fill: one to fill in right before listening to the episode, and one to fill in after. Pre-listening Survey Post-listening Survey By participating in this survey, you will help us enhance the quality of our podcast. If you have any further feedback, please don't hesitate; take courage and reach out to us at podcast@hsrw.eu. Professor Peter Kisters is Vice President for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer. He is responsible for the research activities that takes place at HSRW. In our conversation with Professor Kisters, he shares with us some big ideas in the field of sustainability and gives us an introduction of a brand new project based at HSRW called TransRegINT - Transformation of the Lower Rhine Region, Innovation, Sustainability, Participation. Related links: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kisters's personal page on the university website, the landing page of the TransRegINT project Professor Dietrich Darr is the main spokesperson of the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre (SFSRC) at HSRW. With a background as a forester and business consultant, he now teaches Agribusiness at the Faculty of Life Sciences alongside his research tasks. Professor Darr introduces the SFSRC, its history, and its main research themes. This conversation sets the tone for the second part of the episode, as all the researchers we speak to afterwards are all members of this research centre. Related links: Prof. Dr. Darr's personal page on the university website, the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre website, Faculty of Life Sciences, Agribusiness, B.A. Dr Conor Watson is a scientific staff member from Scotland who researches frass - the by-product of insect larval production. In our engaging conversation with Dr Watson, he walks us through the wonderful ways in which edible insects and the by-products of the edible insect industry can help us combat soil erosion and move towards to a more sustainable existence. Related links: Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Life Sciences Professor Matthias Kleinke has been teaching environmental technology at HSRW since 2011. His field of research deals with environmental processes and he introduces us to an important idea that forms the basis for much sustainability research: the circular economy. Related links: Prof. Dr. Kleinke's personal page on the university website, Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Life Sciences Dr Kathrin Meinhold is a research associate at the Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer (ZFIT). She is the project coordinator for the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre. As the main contact person of the research centre, she helped us get in touch with her colleagues and this episode would not have been possible without her. As a researcher, she studies wild foods. In our conversation, she walks us through the area of wild foods and gives us some advice on how to diversify our diets and become more sustainable. Related links: ZFIT, Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Life Sciences Professor Ute Hansen has a background in legislation for the European Commission. She has been teaching biology and environmental monitoring as part of the Faculty of Communication and Environment on Kamp-Lintfort campus since 2014. In this episode, she talks to us about the importance of water management - an area that is fundamental for all the sub-themes of the research projects at the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, and to agriculture itself. Related links: Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Communication and Environment

How to Hochschule Episode 7 In this episode of How to Hochschule, we decided to do things a little differently. As sustainability is a topic that is growing ever more important in our lives, and as research is one of the major roles of a university, we decided to explore where these two topics meet at HSRW. Joining us as a host is Hari, whom you might remember from our second episode 'How to German'. He takes us on a journey to get to know some of the sustainability-related research projects that are based here at HSRW. In this episode, we are introduced to some of our very own researchers, and not only do they give us valuable insight into their work, but we also get some practical tips on how to be more sustainable directly from these experts in the field! But that's not all! This episode also comes with a couple of questionnaires for all our listeners. We would like to see if our content resonates with you and evene adds value to the lives of our listeners. That's why we have two survey links here for you to fill: one to fill in right before listening to the episode, and one to fill in after. Pre-listening Survey Post-listening Survey By participating in this survey, you will help us enhance the quality of our podcast. If you have any further feedback, please don't hesitate; take courage and reach out to us at podcast@hsrw.eu. Professor Peter Kisters is Vice President for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer. He is responsible for the research activities that takes place at HSRW. In our conversation with Professor Kisters, he shares with us some big ideas in the field of sustainability and gives us an introduction of a brand new project based at HSRW called TransRegINT - Transformation of the Lower Rhine Region, Innovation, Sustainability, Participation. Related links: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kisters's personal page on the university website, the landing page of the TransRegINT project Professor Dietrich Darr is the main spokesperson of the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre (SFSRC) at HSRW. With a background as a forester and business consultant, he now teaches Agribusiness at the Faculty of Life Sciences alongside his research tasks. Professor Darr introduces the SFSRC, its history, and its main research themes. This conversation sets the tone for the second part of the episode, as all the researchers we speak to afterwards are all members of this research centre. Related links: Prof. Dr. Darr's personal page on the university website, the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre website, Faculty of Life Sciences, Agribusiness, B.A. Dr Conor Watson is a scientific staff member from Scotland who researches frass - the by-product of insect larval production. In our engaging conversation with Dr Watson, he walks us through the wonderful ways in which edible insects and the by-products of the edible insect industry can help us combat soil erosion and move towards to a more sustainable existence. Related links: Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Life Sciences Professor Matthias Kleinke has been teaching environmental technology at HSRW since 2011. His field of research deals with environmental processes and he introduces us to an important idea that forms the basis for much sustainability research: the circular economy. Related links: Prof. Dr. Kleinke's personal page on the university website, Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Life Sciences Dr Kathrin Meinhold is a research associate at the Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer (ZFIT). She is the project coordinator for the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre. As the main contact person of the research centre, she helped us get in touch with her colleagues and this episode would not have been possible without her. As a researcher, she studies wild foods. In our conversation, she walks us through the area of wild foods and gives us some advice on how to diversify our diets and become more sustainable. Related links: ZFIT, Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Life Sciences Professor Ute Hansen has a background in legislation for the European Commission. She has been teaching biology and environmental monitoring as part of the Faculty of Communication and Environment on Kamp-Lintfort campus since 2014. In this episode, she talks to us about the importance of water management - an area that is fundamental for all the sub-themes of the research projects at the Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, and to agriculture itself. Related links: Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre, Faculty of Communication and Environment

Anna-Lea Koßbu on How to find a Job (in German + English transcript) !This episode is in German, but you can find an English transcript on our blog! Wir sprechen mit Anna-Lea Koßbu, Studentin für Nachhaltigen Tourismus und Unternehmerin an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal, die mit Unterstützung ihrer Kommilitoninnen Jule Pannen und Shirley Gander das Café No. 3 übernommen hat und nun gemeinsam führt. Weiterführende Links: Café No.3, Sustainable Tourism B.A., Bio Science and Health B.A.,StartGlocal We talk to Anna-Lea Koßbu, student of Sustainable Tourism and entrepreneur at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, who took over Café No. 3 with the support of her fellow students Jule Pannen and Shirley Gander and now runs it together with them. Related links: Café No.3, Sustainable Tourism B.A., Bio Science and Health B.A.,StartGlocal

Anna-Lea Koßbu on How to find a Job (in German + English transcript) !This episode is in German, but you can find an English transcript on our blog! Wir sprechen mit Anna-Lea Koßbu, Studentin für Nachhaltigen Tourismus und Unternehmerin an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal, die mit Unterstützung ihrer Kommilitoninnen Jule Pannen und Shirley Gander das Café No. 3 übernommen hat und nun gemeinsam führt. Weiterführende Links: Café No.3, Sustainable Tourism B.A., Bio Science and Health B.A.,StartGlocal We talk to Anna-Lea Koßbu, student of Sustainable Tourism and entrepreneur at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, who took over Café No. 3 with the support of her fellow students Jule Pannen and Shirley Gander and now runs it together with them. Related links: Café No.3, Sustainable Tourism B.A., Bio Science and Health B.A.,StartGlocal