How to Spend 24 Hours at HSRW - Part III

How to Hochschule VOICES - Prof. Dr. Ir. Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo

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 [https://foodsystems.institute/], Labef - University of Abomey-Calavi [http://labef-uac.org/], Prof. Dr. Ir. Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Achille-Assogbadjo], Georg Forster-Forschungspreise 2023 [https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/entdecken/newsroom/pressemitteilungen/2023-forschende-aus-schwellen-und-entwicklungslaendern-ausgezeichnet],

How to Hochschule VOICES - Ropafadzo Juliana Matuzula

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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/electrical-and-electronics-engineering-bsc], Industrial Engineering [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/industrial-engineering-bsc], TechWomen [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/news]

How to Spend 24 Hours at HSRW - Part IV

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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/de/hochschule/ueber-die-hochschule/hochschulmusik], Faculty of Technology & Bionics [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics], Faculty of Communication & Environment [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/communication-and-environment], Mechatronic Systems Engineering [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/mechatronic-systems-engineering-bsc], Mechanical Engineering [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/mechanical-engineering-bsc], Usability Engineering [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/communication-and-environment/degree-programmes/master-degree-programmes/usability] Hariharan Arevalagam is a student of Science Communication & Bionics at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. He is a correspondent for this episode and is helping with conducting interviews as well as post-production. Related links: How to Hochschule Podcast [https://how-to-hochschule.podigee.io], Science Communication & Bionics [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/science-communication-and-bionics-babsc] 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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics], International Relations [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics/degree-programmes/international-relations-ba], University Library [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/university/facilities-and-initiatives/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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/news/akademische-jahresfeier-mit-forschungs-und-transfertag-leistungen-von-hochschulangehorigen] 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 [http://zonta-niederrhein.de] 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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/electrical-and-electronics-engineering-bsc], Industrial Engineering [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/industrial-engineering-bsc], TechWomen [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/news] 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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/life-sciences/degree-programmes/bioengineering-bsc], DAAD Prize [https://www.daad.de/en/the-daad/what-we-do/prizes-awards/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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/international], Prof. Dr Tatiana Zimenkova [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics/organisation/professors/prof-dr-habil-tatiana-zimenkova]

How to Hochschule VOICES - Christmas Special

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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/nl/international] 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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics], Science Communication and Bionics, B.A./B.Sc. [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/technology-and-bionics/degree-programmes/science-communication-and-bionics-babsc]

How to Spend 24 Hours at HSRW - Part III

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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/page/clein-alexander-sarmiento-castrillon], Information Engineering and Computer Science, M.Sc. [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/communication-and-environment/degree-programmes/master-degree-programmes/information], Hochschulsport [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/de/hochschule/ueber-die-hochschule/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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/academics/students/study-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 [renate.schmitz-gebel@hsrw.org] Related links: Renate's personal page [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/page/renate-schmitz-gebel-ma-0], Faculty of Society and Economics [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics], Early Childhood Education, B.A. [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics/degree-programmes/early-childhood-education-ba], Ich-Du-Wir Ohne Gewalt [https://ichduwirohnegewalt.de/] 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 [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics], Early Childhood Education, B.A. [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics/degree-programmes/early-childhood-education-ba], Gender & Diversity B.A. [https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/society-and-economics/degree-programmes/gender-and-diversity-ba]