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Current developments and results

Cross-thematic and from the areas of research, development and transfer

Here we present current developments and results from the areas of research, development and transfer at Fulda University of Applied Sciences. We also report on cross-thematic news at our university.

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Cross-thematic

View of the panellists from the centre of the auditorium,

Democracy research in dialogue:
HMWK discussion series was a guest in Fulda

Science Minister Gremmels in exchange with students, instructors and citizens at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Another outstanding success:
Second DFG research programme for Fulda University of Applied Sciences

The eParT research network receives funding totalling around six million euros as part of the highly competitive DFG call for proposals "Forschungsimpulse" - citizens can play an active role in…

The two award winners present their certificates together with the founder, the president, the chancellor and the vice president for research and transfer. The campus can be seen through the window front in the background.

Excellent dissertations
Dr Norbert Schmidt Prize goes to two researchers

Dr Christoph Hardegen and Dr David Muñiz Hernández impress with outstanding academic research on the management of computer networks and understanding political decision-making at EU level

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Nutrition, health and food

ELSA study:
The final report has been published

The document is available for download on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.

Indra Dannheim stands in front of a window, her hands resolutely on her hips.

Workplace health promotion:
Getting to grips with the structures

Indra Dannheim's doctoral degree takes a course that shows that investing in health-promoting management pays off

"I want to make a difference"

Oecotrophologist Luisa Kulla works in the field of community catering. Her goal: sustainable production methods

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Society and sustainability

The ten-strong team of organisers of the Hessian symposium.

Best healthcare system?
Symposium sheds light on gaps in care

Experts from research, practice, local authorities and civil society discussed access to health care for people without health insurance cover in Hesse.

Tree trunks between which the sunlight shines through

The forest as a mirror of social upheaval
Research network meets in Fulda

On 9 and 10 October 2025, Fulda University of Applied Sciences is hosting the "Third Sociological Forest Symposium" together with the Kassel Institute for Sustainability and the University of Erfurt.

Part of a world map focussing on South America and Africa

Mobility and health in the Global South:
1.6 million euros for transdisciplinary project

The research project "Global Health Diasporas" is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation together with Novo Nordisk Fonden and Wellcome Trust.

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Technology, computer science and business

Campus FreeCity: innovation project provides important insights for autonomous driving in the city

Consortium makes progress in the development of self-driving, multifunctional vehicle concepts in smart mobility environments

"Data collection and processing is one of the biggest challenges"

Third Fulda Sustainability Forum organised by VR Bank Fulda and Fulda University of Applied Sciences focused on the implementation of sustainability reporting obligations

Research project investigates the use of cycle logistics in rural areas

Kick-off of RADLÄR

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Choice of study programme

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Current developments and results

Cross-thematic and from the areas of research, development and transfer

Dr. Antje Mohr

Cross-thematic

Democracy research in dialogue:
HMWK discussion series was a guest in Fulda

Another outstanding success:
Second DFG research programme for Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Excellent dissertations
Dr Norbert Schmidt Prize goes to two researchers

Nutrition, health and food

ELSA study:
The final report has been published

Workplace health promotion:
Getting to grips with the structures

"I want to make a difference"

More research

Society and sustainability

Best healthcare system?
Symposium sheds light on gaps in care

The forest as a mirror of social upheaval
Research network meets in Fulda

Mobility and health in the Global South:
1.6 million euros for transdisciplinary project

More research

Technology, computer science and business

Campus FreeCity: innovation project provides important insights for autonomous driving in the city

"Data collection and processing is one of the biggest challenges"

Research project investigates the use of cycle logistics in rural areas

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New professors at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Prof Dr Jonas Posner

Johanna Neumeyer

Professor Dr Michael Bott

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