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Dear reaDer, The new UNI Report 2011- 2012 tells the story of our university, its projects, and above all the people who work and study here. It sets out to make you part of this picture. Its short, interesting articles document the fascinating diversity and vitality that mark research, teaching, and academic life within our walls. Recent years have seen a resetting of the stage on which UW can continue to develop into an internationally successful research institution. Already in 2009 we achieved the most dynamic growth in external funding of all North Rhine-Westphalian (NRW) universities. In the past 18 months we have together expanded our research structures, for example through the foundation of new interdisciplinary centers, the establishment of the ‘Reacting Atmosphere’ research network, and the institutionalization of our cooperation with Jülich Research Center. An important role in the ac- quisition of research funding has again been played by our generous supporters from regional industry and society. For example, the Dr. Werner Jackstädt Center for Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research is entirely funded by the Jackstädt Foundation. I should like to express my profound gratitude here to that Foundation, and to all other benefactors of the University of Wuppertal, for their continuing energetic commitment. That our common efforts are worthwhile is demonstrated by numerous successes, and I would like to single out two – one personal, one institutional – as especially noteworthy examples. The doctoral thesis of Paul R. Willems from the Department of Mathematics was voted the best dissertation in numerical linear algebra worldwide, and the Faculty of Economics has been awarded a place in the top group of the CHE (Center for Higher Education Deve- lopment) ranking. It is clear that increasing success increases the attractiveness of Wuppertal not only for potential students but also for the teachers and researchers of our university. This is reflected in a surge of between 15 and 35 percent in the student intake of almost every faculty in the past year. Applications for academic year 2011-2012 indicate a similarly high level of interest. Coming semesters will see a number of special factors impacting student numbers: above all the reduction in length of high school education in NRW will double the student body seeking university admission in 2013. UW is well prepared for such developments. The new Lecture Hall Center provides an ultramodern teaching and learning environment, and the University Library has been extended upward to create an additional 200 student workstations. Nor have student accommodation and services been neglected: working together with the University Social Services, UW management has extended and enhanced facilities to meet its responsibility in catering for increasing demand. A broad and interesting degree program offer, many partnerships and cooperations with universities abroad, an excellent all-round environment for students, attractive research projects – these, along with our many highly committed students and members of faculty, make UW what it is. UNI Report 2011-2012 invites you to find out more. Enjoy your reading! 01_UNIWUPPERTAL 1
2 6|7 8|9 10|11 12|13 14|15 16|17 18|21 22|23 24 25 28|29 30 31 32|33 34 35 36|37 38|39 40 41 42|43 44 45 48|49 50|51 52|53 54|55 56|57 58 59 60|61 62 63 64 68|69 70|71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78|79 80 81 82|83 84 85 01_UW_UNIVERSITY oF WUPPERTAL Wuppertal – many-sided, innovative, global Shaping the future together Researching and studying for the future organizational structure of the University of Wuppertal Faculties and subjects Subjects and degree programs Aspects 10|11 UW’s new Auditorium Maximum outlook At a glance 02_UW_ACADEMIC Hello, we‘re new here Robot arms and racing cars – mechanical engineering at UW …still more practice? Twin-track degrees in mechanical engineering Medical design Culture Island or WupperWorkStage? Working together for success on the track of the classics in the Gulf of Naples Developing perspectives All-round support Taking your doctorate today – the Center for Graduate Studies (CGS) Wanted by Wuppertal Municipal Utilities: engineers made in Wuppertal Digital futures At a glance 03_UW_RESEARCH Renewable energies organic solar cells Energy from water Improving energy efficiency on construction sites Safety at big events Children are our future New thinking for new learning Chilies – research against poverty The energy revolution New Center for Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research At a glance 04_UW_REGIoNAL In the region, for the region, with the region A Bergisch car Wanted – qualified employees A powerful partner in environmental protection Supporting young talent – the Deutschlandstipendium The human success factor beFIT – aiming for self-employment University–Industry Continuing Education Network Two Wuppertal landmarks in tandem Kita|Concept – Young Enterprise Award for in-house childcare group Barmenia Insurances – balancing family and job ‘Unternehmen Zündfunke’ – lighting a spark Science live At a glance 88|89 90|91 92|93 94|95 96|97 98|103 104|105 106 107 110|111 112|113 114|115 116 117 118|119 120 124 125 126|127 128|129 130 131 132 133 136|137 138 139 140|141 142 143 146 147 148 149|157 158|160 160|161 164|167 168|171 172 05_UW_INTERNATIoNAL Digging the ancient orient International relations International University Partnerships Partner universities Go East! Your semester abroad in China Nimen hao! How are things in Zambia? At a glance The absurd Traveler‘s Present Quiz 06_UW_CAMPUS Better living with environmental bonus Better eating movin‘ on up … At a glance A family-friendly university Books and more – the University Library UW goes digital 07_UW_CULTURE all that glitters is not disco Alumni culture – a lifelong bond University Ball and Graduate Yearbook Fluorescent message in bottle from photon gnome Sommerloch international festival What UW sound(s) like Concerts with a difference At a glance 08_UW_FoR SCHooLS Thinking about university? Here are some tips … Study tips Microcomputers from Wuppertal Robots set an arm and a leg in plaster UW’s Summer University – the exciting woman’s world of science and engineering Abitur – then what? 09_UW_PEoPLE Mayor of Wuppertal Peter Jung awarded honorary fellowship Honorary doctorate for Peter Vaupel, CEo Sparkasse Bank, Wuppertal Society of Friends and Benefactors of the University of Wuppertal Awards and honors New faculty members In memoriam 10_UW_FACTS UW history: milestones Facts and figures Imprint coNteNts 3
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