Department of Social Policy and Social Security Studies
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Thu, 04. December 2025
ICSP delegation visits Cybersecurity Campus Paris
Prof. Petra Haferkorn travelled to Paris from Sankt Augustin together with her colleagues Prof. Stefan Schiffner and Prof. Hannes Tschofenig as part of a delegation from the ICSP at H-BRS. The two-day trip, organised by the IHK Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, brought entrepreneurs and experts to the Cybersecurity Campus Paris in La Défense, one of Europe's leading centres for cybersecurity. The aim was to open up new perspectives for teaching, research and future cooperation.
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.
Tue, 09. December 2025
Successful training and exchange series for data protection coordinators – continuation planned for 2026
The new training and exchange formats for data protection coordinators have been successfully launched. Three intensive face-to-face sessions clearly demonstrated the great need for guidance, networking and collegial exchange. The format will be continued in 2026 with short training courses and impulses focusing on specific topics.
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
Wed, 03. December 2025
Apply now for a degree programme starting in summer 2026
You can apply for selected master's programmes at H-BRS starting in the summer semester until March 15.
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
"The end of the common good?" - Results of the student conference
Students, researchers and social activists from all over Germany travelled to the H-BRS to discuss how the climate crisis, social inequality and right-wing populism are putting pressure on the common good.
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.