The stories of the professors at the University of Applied Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt

Why do you love what you do?

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I can fully live out my vocation. I'd recommend anyone to come here and do what they are passionate about."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gilian Gerke, Professor of Resource Management at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

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What I particularly appreciate about the Harz University of Applied Sciences is the family environment. The distances here are very, very short - to colleagues, but also to the students."

Prof. Dr. André Niedostadek, Professor of Business Law, Labour Law and Social Law at Harz University of Applied Sciences

The professional field of the UAS professorship gives us an incredible variety of tasks. We can work with students, supervise research projects or go on trips. And we can always learn something new."

Prof. Dr. Doreén Pick, Professor of General Business Administration, Marketing and International Business at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

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My job is a real win-win: students learn from me by sharing my knowledge, and I learn from them by bringing their fresh ideas and creativity."

Prof. Dr. Jörg Sauerhering, Professor of Thermal Process and Energy Engineering at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

The faces of our four universities of applied sciences

Get to know the people behind the chairs: Professors from the four universities of applied sciences in Saxony-Anhalt share their experiences, passions and visions.

Prof. Dr. Claudia Grewe is HAW Professor at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

"The fact that there are only 30 students sitting in front of me and not 200, like at large universities, has an impact on the teaching."

Prof. Dr. Claudia Grewe
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Fabian Behrendt teaches as a HAW professor at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

"Very interesting research projects are being carried out at universities of applied sciences in Saxony-Anhalt and the infrastructure is excellent."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Behrendt
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Alexander Carôt teaches as HAW professor at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

"A professorship offers the perfect mix thanks to its close links with practice."

Prof. Dr. Alexander Carôt
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Marco Franke teaches as HAW professor at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

"At Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, I can realize my ideas and work on the issues that appeal to me."

Prof. Dr. Marco Franke
Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Tobias-Benedikt Blask teaches as HAW professor at the Harz University of Applied Sciences

"I am curious by nature and often draw new insights from the students' views."

Prof. Dr. Tobias-Benedikt Blask
Harz University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Hartwig represents Anhalt University of Applied Sciences as HAW professor

"At Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, I sense a pleasant team spirit and the will to move things forward."

Prof. Brigitte Hartwig
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Sven Karol teaches as a professor at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

"As a professor at a university of applied sciences, I can choose how I set my priorities."

Prof. Dr. Sven Karol
Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Jörg Reuter teaches and researches at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

"The short distances on campus simplify exchange and interdisciplinary work."

Prof. Dr. Jörg Reuter
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Angela Kolb-Janssen teaches as a professor at the Harz University of Applied Sciences

"It was always clear to me that I wanted to teach at a university of applied sciences. My heart simply beats for this work."

Prof. Dr. Angela Kolb-Janssen
Harz University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Thomas Rachfall works as a HAW professor at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

"Everything is closely interlinked here, we find solutions quickly and can react to developments without detours."

Prof. Dr. Thomas Rachfall
Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Louisa Klemmer works as a lecturer at the Harz University of Applied Sciences

"I want to do something that is meaningful and socially relevant."

Prof. Dr. Louisa Klemmer
Harz University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr.-Ing. René Schenkendorf teaches and researches at the Harz University of Applied Sciences

"At the Harz University of Applied Sciences, I have the freedom to help shape many things."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. René Schenkendorf
Harz University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Matthias Stange teaches as HAW professor at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

"Even as a student, I knew that I would enjoy research and teaching."

Prof. Dr. Matthias Stange
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Olaf Ueberschär conducts research as a professor at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

"People talk a lot about interdisciplinarity, but it really works here."

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Olaf Ueberschär
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

Women Shape Science

Raising awareness—showcasing diversity. That is the goal of the new digital exhibition “Women Shaping Science.” The exhibition focuses on female professors from the four universities of applied sciences in Saxony-Anhalt. Through personal insight, brief biographies, and pithy quotes, it highlights the diversity of academic career paths and demonstrates that there is no single path to a career in science—there are many.

The stories.

Why do you love what you do?

The faces of our four universities of applied sciences

Women Shape Science

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