Department of Social Policy and Social Security Studies
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Thu, 04. December 2025
H-BRS mourns the loss of former university councillor Rupert Gerzer
H-BRS mourns the loss of its former Chairman of the University Council, Professor Rupert Gerzer, who passed away on 23 November 2025 at the age of 75.
Fri, 24. October 2025
Support for Ukraine: Donation Campaign "Books for Friends" and Work on Remote Project
Support for our partner university CPNU in Ukraine continues: The ‘Books for Friends’ donation project is currently underway at H-BRS. Two visiting students from Chernihiv report on the current situation in their home country.
Thu, 04. December 2025
Diversity Thursday: Gender Bias
With "Diversity Thursday", the diversity management team at H-BRS regularly takes a look at diversity aspects and anti-discrimination issues on Thursdays.This time a guest contribution from Josephine Kullat (Gender Consultant at H-BRS): Break the Gender Bias
Thu, 04. December 2025
Library: Closure from 24 Dec. 25 - 4 Jan. 26
The Library is closed from 24 December 2025 up to and including 4 January 2026 (both branches).
Wed, 03. December 2025
Guest lecture by Databricks expert Sai Yang on big data and AI
On 14 November 2025, H-BRS welcomed Sai Yang from Databricks, one of the world's leading providers of data analytics, big data and artificial intelligence.
Tue, 02. December 2025
Five days, one mission: Strengthening German-Colombian cooperation for sustainable energy systems
From 24 to 28 November 2025, researchers from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (HBRS) and the Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA) met for an intensive workshop with the aim of deepening scientific exchange and initiating long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable and innovative energy systems
Mon, 01. December 2025
Vortragsreihe „Sustainability in Trade!?“ gestartet: Einblick in Transparenz, Menschenrechte und Umweltschutz in globalen Lieferketten
Am Mittwoch, den 26. November, eröffnete der Vortrag „Woher kommt meine Kleidung? Was Transparenz mit Menschenrechten und Umweltschutz zu tun hat und was zivilgesellschaftliche Initiativen bewegen können“ die neue Reihe „Sustainability in Trade!? – Menschenrechte und Umweltschutz in Lieferketten“ im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung „Zwischenrufe zur Sozialpolitik“.
Mon, 01. December 2025
"Das Ende des Gemeinwohls?" - Ergebnisse der Studierendenkonferenz
Aus ganz Deutschland reisten Studierende, Forschende und gesellschaftlich Engagierte zan die H-BRS, um zu diskutieren, wie Klimakrise, soziale Ungleichheit und Rechtspopulismus das Gemeinwohl unter Druck setzen.
Wed, 26. November 2025
Presentation of the University Development Plan HEP4
The President's Office provided information on the current status of the University Development Plan 4, which defines the university's strategy for the years 2026 to 2030.
Wed, 26. November 2025
Hochschulgesellschaft Bonn-Rhein-Sieg e.V. honors award winners, including those from the field of computer science
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, 17 October 2025 – The Hochschulgesellschaft Bonn-Rhein-Sieg e.V. has awarded its 2025 prizes for outstanding theses. A total of 22 graduates from Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) were honored for their excellent academic achievements. The prizes, each worth €1,000, are traditionally donated by companies and foundations in the region.
Wed, 26. November 2025
Workshopreihe "Grünes Licht für Professorinnen"
Die 4-teilige Workshopreihe "Grünes Licht für Professorinnen" am Campus Sankt Augustin geht in die nächste Runde und startet am Donnerstagabend, 8.1.2026 von 18 bis 21 Uhr mit der Kick-Off Veranstaltung.
Mon, 24. November 2025
Register now for the preparatory intensive German C1 course
Are you seeking to pursue a German-language degree programme at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, but do not yet meet the language requirements for admission? If so, we invite you to apply for a place on our intensive German C1 preparatory course.
Mon, 24. November 2025
Business trip to Japan: H-BRS strengthens international university cooperation
Eileen Küpper from the Language Centre at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences travelled to Tokyo, Hiroshima and Osaka from 31 October to 9 November 2025. The purpose of the trip was to attend the 51st JALT International Conference and hold talks at several Japanese universities. The aim was to exchange ideas on innovative language teaching, expand the international network and initiate new collaborations.