Christmas greetings 2024
Rector Alexander Kratzsch looks back on the year 2024 in his video Christmas message and wishes a Merry Christmas on behalf of the Rectorate.
The year 2024 is only a few days away! Time to review the most important events at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences.
In his Christmas greetings , the Rector, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch, addresses students, employees, professors and all members and partners of the university. He talks about the highlights, challenges and developments of 2024, taking a look at the progress the HSZG has made this year.
From the signing of the cooperation agreement for the "Green Circular Economy" research campus to the introduction of the new Sustainable Business Administration degree course and the inauguration of the Mobile Learning Center - in 2024, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences once again impressively demonstrated how it is driving innovation, sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration. The commitment to equal opportunities and diversity, visible for example in the Equal Opportunities Week or the first certification as a family-friendly university, also reflects the broad self-image of the HSZG and the commitment of its employees.
For Rector Kratzsch, the success of the university is particularly due to the strong cohesion within the university community and the cooperation with external partners. 2024 was characterized by lively cooperation - be it at the university's numerous trade fair appearances, events such as the University Information Day and the matriculation ceremony or Taiwan Day. The university's commitment to the University for Future process was successfully continued. This has resulted in many creative ideas and initiatives for the sustainable further development of the HSZG.
The coming year will also be full of challenges and opportunities. With projects such as the Green Classroom, the further development of the new research campus and the introduction of innovative study programs, the HSCG will consistently continue on its path of transformation.
On behalf of the Rectorate, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch wishes all students, employees and partners of the university a Merry Christmas, relaxing holidays and a good start to 2025.
Christmas greetings from the Rector
The year 2024 at the HSZG!
- The HSZG is expanding its international relations with a visit to Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysia.
- A total of 31 graduates of the preparatory college of the HSZG are delighted to receive their certificates and thus the right to study at a German university.
- The district of Görlitz presents the overall strategy for energy and grid expansion in the district. The HSZG played a key role in its development.
- 30th edition of the International Electrical Engineering Olympiad "Neisse-Elektro"where pupils from Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany measure their knowledge.
- From Ulaanbaatar to Zittau: During the visit by the Mongolian delegation at the HSZG, the HSZG strengthened its international cooperation.
- The Open University Day offered over 600 guests a varied program with many hands-on activities at both locations.
- HSZG concludes cooperation agreement for the establishment of the Green Circular Economy" (CircEcon) research campus. The project focuses on a greenhouse gas-neutral circular economy and is an important contribution to structural development in Lausitz.
- Tree planting on the Zittau campus on the occasion of the external cabinet meeting of the Saxon state government to mark the start of the construction of the Green Classroom.
- The HSZG presents itself at the Europe Festival to mark the 20th anniversary of the EU's eastward expansion with a varied program for the whole family.
- During the Week of Equal Opportunities and the Day of Teaching focus on topics such as accessibility, intercultural competence and diversity in teaching.
- The Free State of Saxony and the state universities sign a grant agreement. grant agreement for the years 2025 to 2032.
- Signing of a key points paper for new teacher training program: Together with Leipzig University and the Saxon ministries, the key points for the "Teaching degree for secondary schools with special needs education" course are defined.
- Participation in the INSIDERTREFF in Löbau: The central fair for training and studying in the district of Görlitz attracted over 4,000 visitors. Highlights included interactive exhibits, advice opportunities and a university rally with competitions.
- With the foundation of the Sächsische Filmakademie GmbH by the three shareholders Allianz Deutscher Produzenten - Film und Fernsehen e.V. (Production Alliance), Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, a lighthouse project for the promotion of skilled workers and young talent in the Görlitz film region is being launched.
- The Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences celebrates its 30th anniversary with 250 guests and a varied program.
- The HSZG is awarded the certificate for the family-friendly university audit. for the first time.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for the DLR Institute for Low CO₂ Industrial Processes: The new institute will focus on the development of sustainable technologies for the decarbonization of industrial processes.
- ESA astronaut Dr. Alexander Gerst is a guest at the HSZG and inspires the university community with his report from space.
- Courage for technology! On July 1, the theme day: "Self-determined life in old age through assistance technology?" took place at the HSZG.
- First German-Czech Energy Forum at the HSZG in Görlitz
- The towns of Zittau and Görlitz can officially call themselves "university towns". Minister President Kretschmer delivers the notification from the Saxon State Ministry of the Interior after the mayors of Zittau and Görlitz jointly applied for the title in March.
- Since September 1, HSZG students have been able to travel on regional and local public transport throughout Germany with the new Germany semester ticket semester ticket.
- The Taiwan Day at the HSZG offers exciting insights into Taiwan's culture and economy at the start of the Intercultural Week in the district of Görlitz.
- The Zittau campus hosts the graduation ceremony takes place. It is aimed at all graduates who successfully completed their studies between 01.09.2023 and 31.08.2024.
- HSZG celebrates with over 700 guests on October 2 in Zittau's St. John's Church Enrolment ceremony.
- The "rolling laboratory" trailer, which is used in the region as a mobile classroom for STEM education in the region, is officially inaugurated. This mobile learning facility will be used in schools and other places of learning in particular to introduce pupils to modern technology.
- Saxony's Energy Minister presents funding decision for the "AQVA HEAT III" research and development project to the HSZG and other project partners.
- On 21.10. the newly the newly elected Senate and Extended Senate for their constituent meetings.
- 20 years ago, the first childhood education degree courses were established at German universities. At the HSZG, it has been possible to study childhood education since 2009.
- 20th recycling and landfill workshop Liberec-Zittau brings together experts from Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to discuss recycling, biowaste and environmental management.
- Introduction of the Sustainable Business Administration course in the winter semester 2024/25 with the cooperation of the Faculties of Business Administration and Engineering Management and Natural and Environmental Sciences
- At the Rector election Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch is re-elected Rector of Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences by the Extended Senate on 8 November.
- International prospective students of the Rahn Studienkolleg Leipzig explore the HSZG.
- System accreditation: HSZG starts the review of the functionality of its quality management system on 4.12.2024
- Re-launch of the HSZG corporate design
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