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Prof. Dr. Theresa Breckle and Anja Konzept presented their research project on renewable energy in February at an international conference in New York. In this interview, they explain what “ELEVATE” stands for, what a 12-by-12 matrix has to do with it, and which song is sung at the German Embassy.

The Schools of Mechanical Engineering and Technology and Management held graduation ceremonies for their graduates. A total of 97 students received their diplomas.

During the summer semester, RWU produced four program trailers in the “Study Snack” format. The videos provide prospective students with a concise overview of selected degree programs and help them navigate their academic choices.

Since 1987, one million students from Germany have studied or completed internships abroad with the support of ERASMUS. RWU Ravensburg-Weingarten University has been accredited as an ERASMUS institution since the 1990s.

RWU will soon be offering a new bachelor's degree program. Digital Engineering combines computer science, engineering, and modern production technologies.

The Formula Student Weingarten team presented its 20th racing car at RWU on May 20 under the motto "The twentieth on the 20th". Around 200 guests came to celebrate the anniversary and see the "Stinger26E" for the new season.

The inauguration of the new dynamometer for the automotive engineering and mechatronics laboratory was also attended by specialists from the manufacturer MAHA SE & Co. KG came to the RWU Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences. 

Those who study Energy and Environmental Engineering at RWU have a wide range of professional and career opportunities. We visited graduates of the course at their places of work.

In the "NEUE PROFS" interview format, the new professors at RWU have their say. They provide information about their careers, interesting facts about their academic expertise and one or two private details.

Two more RWU professors are members of the Baden-Württemberg Doctoral Association. This means that all of the university's faculties are now represented there.

On November 21, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering celebrated its graduation ceremony in RWU's main building with numerous members.

Once a year, the Soroptimist Club Ravensburg/Weingarten awards a scholarship for "Women in Technology Studies". In 2025, the award goes to RWU student Viola Hinz.

Felicia Wieland receives the TOX® Applied Engineering Award for her practical master's thesis on the traction aid winch for special forestry machinery. The award ceremony took place on March 26, 2025 in Weingarten.

RWU offers a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering that combines studying with an apprenticeship. The first graduates of this new model are now entering the world of work. How has the idea of a two-track education worked out?

The mentoring and qualification program for women "Dream job Professor Plus" is starting its second sponsorship - RWU is also involved.

On June 26, RWU awarded its long-time lecturer Dr. Peter Fath an honorary professorship. He has been committed to the development and expansion of photovoltaic systems for over 25 years.

In the vehicle technology laboratory of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, all diesel-powered drives are currently being converted to the diesel replacement fuel HVO 100, which was recently released for sale.

Last Friday, the graduates of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering celebrated the completion of their studies.

Three RWU Master's graduates have built a metal 3D printer. They have now gained plenty of experience with it and are looking for partners.

For the eleventh time, ^TOX® PRESSOTECHNIK is honoring an outstanding student achievement at RWU. The TOX-Applied-Engineering-Award 2023 goes to mechanical engineering graduate Paul Hecht.

RWU's former heating oil storage facility has been converted into a laboratory. Where there used to be space for 80,000 liters of oil, RWU's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is now working on additive manufacturing.

The champagne glasses clinked again last Friday: RWU's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering celebrated its graduates.

RWU now also offers an international, English-language study option in the field of Mechanical Egineering with "International Project Engineering".

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ravensburg-Weingarten University, 83 graduates celebrated the successful completion of their studies.