Digital Transformation at HSZG

Digital transformation

Our Digitalization Projects—A Roadmap for the University of the Future

From digital solutions to efficient structures—discover exciting projects at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences

The Free State of Saxony is driving forward modernization in the higher education sector with a strategy for digital transformation. Digitalization is also being actively shaped at the HSZG - in numerous innovative projects spread across various central areas. The HSZG's digitalization measures are assigned to the respective fields of action in order to ensure the targeted implementation and further development of the digitalization strategy.

Field of action "Prerequisites"

Strategic principles
  • Development of an Implementation Plan for the Digitalization Strategy of Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
  • Establishment of a Digital Service Center at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
  • Approach to Digitalization Projects
Cooperations
  • Establishing a Systematic Process Management System at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
  • Campus.Connect²
  • EXA Collaborative Project
  • Collaborative Project “Development of Sample IT Emergency Plans for Saxony’s Universities”

Field of action "administrative university processes"

Student Life Cycle (SLC)
  • Request to Be Excused from an Exam (due to illness, caregiving, accident, or similar circumstances)
  • "MyHSZG" Campus App + Digital student ID card
  • Digital Germany Ticket
  • Electronic File for Student Management
  • Introduction to Upload + BundID in the applicant portal for a place at university
  • HISinONE-EXA Implementation Project
  • Central course registration module (e.g., sports)
non Student Life Cycle (nSLC)
  • Pilot Project: Records Management Plan Using Contract Management as an Example
  • Absence Management
  • Procurement and Invoicing Process
  • Applicant Tracking System for Human Resources
  • Digital Campus Card for Employees
  • Hiring and Change Management Processes for Human Resources
  • Hazardous Materials Management with a Focus on Health and Safety
  • Sick Leave Reporting for Staff
  • Teaching Assignment Management

Field of action "Cross-section"

Software/IT systems
  • Backup / long-term archive
  • Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
  • Container infrastructure
  • Pilot project DeepL
  • Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)/ Document Management System (DMS)
  • Forms service
  • Pilot project HAWKI.HSZG
  • HISinOne-BI (APP, STU, NHS)
  • HSZG-API
  • Modernization of the HSZG network infrastructure (project 25G)
  • Multifactor authentication (MFA)
  • OpenProject
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Information security/data protection
  • Digitization of the declaration of consent for the use of personal image data
  • Qualified signature

Further information on our digitization projects is provided in our overview in the internal area (VPN).

Join in and become part of the digital transformation

Do you have an idea for an exciting digitization project?

Share your vision with us and play an active role in shaping the future of the university!
Do you have any ideas or feedback? Whether it’s about new digital tools, innovative teaching formats, or improvements to everyday university life—we look forward to your suggestions!

Simply use our contact form to:

  • Submit your own project ideas
  • Provide feedback on existing projects
  • Share your vision for the digital transformation of HSZG

Digitization team

Photo: Lars Rönisch, M.Sc., Diplom (FH)
M.Sc., Diplom (FH)
Lars Rönisch
Chief Information Officer, Digital Service Center
02763 Zittau
Hochwaldstr. 2a
Building Z V, Room 107
+493583 612-4298
Diplom in Industrial Engineering (University of Applied Sciences)
Kerstin Korb
Digital Service Center
Deputy Director | Digital Transformation Manager (DTM)
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.03
1st floor
+49 3583 612-4980