Get to know the HSZG anew

The Saxony5 joint project is committed to bringing people from different disciplines together with a format created specifically for networking. After almost exactly three years, the time had come again - a new edition of the "Cheese and Wine" networking format introduced in 2018 was on the agenda. We all know why there was such a long break. But very few of us know why it was held in Görlitz this time.

Because the people of Görlitz wanted it. After the first edition in summer 2018, we had already received feedback that such an informal opportunity to network within the HSZG could also take place in Görlitz. As the first Advent was already over, it had to be the Christmas edition.

If I had more time for transfer, then...? We asked each other these and other questions that evening. Prof. Kollmorgen, the Vice-Rector for Research and project manager of ^Saxony5 at the HSZG, welcomed everyone. We were keen to promote mutual exchange and had therefore provided the opportunity for the researchers to present themselves to each other in the form of 3-minute pitches. Six such pitches were registered in advance and two spontaneous ones were added. In between, there was a brief overview of the last five years of ^Saxony5 in the form of interviews. This was followed by the central and possibly most enjoyable part of the event: people could simply talk to each other with a small treat in their hands.

As we take stock, we are pleased to note that not only were all of the university’s faculties and institutes represented on November 30, but we also had the pleasure of welcoming nearly equal numbers of colleagues from Zittau and Görlitz. In addition, we welcomed external guests from the ENO and the district administrator’s office. We are determined to continue this series of events during the second phase of the Saxony⁵ project as well. We are convinced that it is important for the people who work and conduct research in a wide variety of fields at the HSZG to get to know one another. Since the exchange between Zittau and Görlitz is particularly close to our hearts, we would simply ask that you take advantage of this opportunity whenever possible. Please promote it within your faculties as well—we believe it is good for the HSZG.