In this interview, editor Isabell Meißner talks to sociologist Prof. Philipp Pohlenz about academic freedom, higher education policy and the importance of a strong higher education sector for the future of Saxony-Anhalt.
Magdeburg’s historic inland port has been transformed into a science harbour and is continuing to develop into an urban district centred around a high-tech medical eco-centre.
In this interview, linguist Prof. Kersten Sven Roth offers insights into what works well in knowledge transfer and where there are still shortcomings.
Robert Behrens and Ivan Vogt were among the pioneers who participated in the enrollment for the first Bachelor’s degree programme in Medical Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Magdeburg in 2014. They are now developing state-of-the-art medical technology. Their own research project is called SCANATIQ.
Philip Girschik is in his fifth semester studying medical technology at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. A school-leaver’s work placement at the STIMULATE Research Campus set him on this path. Today, alongside his studies, the 20-year-old is involved in the Student Initiative for Medical Technology (STIMT) and works as a student assistant in the IT department at the research campus.
Silke Springer looks after the health of staff at the university. Editor Lisa Baaske visited her in her office and spoke to her about her job, as well as the stories – big and small – behind the items in her office.