Department of Social Policy and Social Security Studies
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Thu, 22. October 2026
H-BRS got Balkanised
How can universities work together to address societal challenges and develop practical solutions? This question shaped the activities of a delegation from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) in Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania in October 2026. Through academic exchange, Erasmus+ networking, the development of a joint European funding proposal and engagement with local internship organisations, the delegation explored opportunities to strengthen international partnerships and contribute to the development of applied social policy in the Western Balkans.
Tue, 20. October 2026
DAAD Alumni Seminar Explores Children, Climate Change and Social Protection in Sub-Saharan Africa
The 2026 DAAD Alumni Seminar brought together M.Sc. Social Protection alumni from the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, to exchange experiences and perspectives on "Children, Climate Change, and Social Protection in Sub-Saharan Africa". Held from 14-18 September 2026, the seminar explored how social protection systems can better safeguard children from the combined challenges of poverty, climate change, and social exclusion.
Tue, 20. October 2026
Exchange of experiences on the ‘Research Impulse’ programme: DFG Head Office visits CytoTransport
The CytoTransport research network at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) welcomed two representatives from the German Research Foundation (DFG) to the Rheinbach campus.
Tue, 20. October 2026
Moreover – free language-learning app for academic English
There are numerous possibilities at our university to learn new languages and improve your skills in others. The Language Centre and the library are now pleased to offer students, employees and freelance teachers a further digital tool free-of-charge: the Moreover app.
Wed, 14. October 2026
Brian Mathebula completes his PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand
Great joy in the Department of Social Policy and Social Security at H-BRS: Brian Mathebula, program coordinator of the Master's program in Social Protection, completed his doctorate at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, on October 5, 2026.
Wed, 14. October 2026
Sicherheit und Kommunikation: Exkursion zur Bundeswehr nach Berlin
Weder musste irgendjemand strammstehen, noch wurde exerziert: Eine Woche war eine Gruppe Studierender des Fachs Nachhaltige Sozialpolitik der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg bei der Bundeswehr in Berlin eingeladen. Im Schwerpunkt Kommunikation unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Hektor Haarkötter war das Thema der Exkursion die Sicherheitspolitik und deren Kommunikation durch Bundeswehr und Bundesverteidigungsministerium.
Wed, 14. October 2026
AI and Gamification for Professional Development in SMEs
At the BVMW HR Round Table on 16 September, Prof. Dr. André Hinkenjann explored how AI and gamification can support professional development in SMEs.
Tue, 13. October 2026
Zum Weltnormentag: Professor Melcher erweitert sein Normen-ABC
Anlässlich des Weltnormentages am 14. Oktober stellt Prof. Dr. Melcher von der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg sieben neue Lehrvideos in seinem Normen-ABC vor.
Tue, 13. October 2026
Two Awards for the IVC at ISMAR 2026
Double success for the IVC: Two research papers on mixed and augmented reality, developed in collaboration with University College London, each received a “Best Paper Award Honorable Mention” at ISMAR 2026.
Thu, 18. September 2025
Studienorientierung an der H-BRS im Herbst und Winter 2026/27
In autumn and winter 2025/26, prospective students will have the opportunity to find out more about Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and its range of courses or to discuss the topic of studying in general in various formats.
Wed, 07. October 2026
Strengthening Research Collaboration Between Germany and Canada
Researchers from the Institute of Visual Computing (IVC) travelled to Canada to strengthen academic partnerships and explore new collaborations with universities, research institutions and the games industry. The visit focused on Visual Computing, Generative AI, Human-Computer Interaction and Games Technology.
Tue, 06. October 2026
H-BRS bulletin: Extreme heat is a ‘silent catastrophe’
Benjamin Best, Professor of Public Policy and Transformation at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS), talks in an interview about the heatwave of summer 2026 and the media coverage.
Tue, 06. October 2026
H-BRS together with other universities of applied sciences from North Rhine-Westphalia at the EAIE in Glasgow
International exchanges, new partnerships and plenty of discussions: Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) was represented at this year’s EAIE conference in Glasgow. The conference provided an ideal opportunity to nurture existing partnerships, forge new contacts and gather ideas for the further internationalisation of H-BRS.