Why we do research: Mission & Profile
Research at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG) is application-oriented and serves to solve real social and technological tasks. It combines scientific work with regional responsibility in Upper Lusatia and international openness.
The university acts on the basis of openness, transparency and participation. We see ourselves as an open-minded, regionally anchored and responsible employer.
Our research pursues clear goals:
- Sustainability: We conduct application-oriented research for a sustainable world.
- Third mission: In addition to teaching and research, transfer and social responsibility form the third central pillar of our activities.
- Synergy: We see the cooperation between the two locations Zittau and Görlitz as an opportunity.
Impact & figures
Our consistently high key figures are proof of the performance of our application-oriented research. The HSZG is one of the universities of applied sciences with the most third-party funding. A large number of parallel projects and numerous doctoral procedures underline our research strength and close networking with practice.
What we research: The main areas of research at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
The research focuses on three main areas with clear topics.
Where we do research: Places & structures
Our research is organized in institutes, faculties and laboratories.
- Institutes: Central institutes such as GAT, IPM, TRAWOS and ZIRKON combine expertise, infrastructure and cooperation.
- Faculties & laboratories: The faculties anchor research in teaching, while modern laboratories provide the equipment for application-oriented projects.
How we promote & network: Transfer & impact
Transfer connects the HSZG with business, local authorities, associations and civil society. We strengthen the innovative power of Upper Lusatia and support structural change.
- Impact: We create measurable benefits through projects, publications, intellectual property rights and collaborations.
- Cycle: Our aim is to effectively disseminate findings to the outside world and to bring impulses from practice back into research questions.