Press releases

75 students from the School of Social Work, Health, and Nursing graduated from RWU this summer semester. At the graduation ceremony, the graduates received their diplomas and celebrated with family and friends.

In the Wednesday seminar on June 17 at RWU, Prof. Dr. Jan-Marc Hodek will discuss the German healthcare system. Among other things, he will discuss the question of whether smokers should pay higher health insurance contributions.

Every step counts. Because climbing stairs is good for your physical fitness and for the environment. How RWU students want to motivate people in the Marienplatzgarage to take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences and Edith-Stein-Gymnasium in Ravensburg have signed a cooperation agreement. Together, they want to give pupils more guidance.

The Faculty of Social Work, Health and Nursing at RWU held a graduation ceremony for 97 graduates. Numerous guests came to the foyer of the main building for the awarding of certificates and prizes.

Three universities from the border triangle meet for the Euregio Ring Conference at RWU. This year's topic: "Acting together against sexual harassment at universities".

The exhibition "Art against Abuse" by artist Nessi Nezilla was opened at RWU. CDU state chairman Manuel Hagel: "The exhibition focuses attention where it hurts. That is precisely why it is so valuable."

In 2024, Julia Wege took on the task of providing expert advice on the red-light district during the production of an episode of the crime film series "Polizeiruf 110". In this interview, the RWU professor talks in detail about her work in this context.

Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences invites you to an evening event on 18.12.2024 on the topic of sustainability.

A total of 112 people graduated from the Faculty of Social Work, Health and Nursing with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the summer semester.

In the Wednesday seminar on December 11 at RWU, Professor Dr. Andreas Lange will address the question of the direction in which our society is developing.

In the Wednesday seminar on October 16, Professor Dr. Jörg Wendorff and Kenny Nißel will address the question of how the different generations can work better together.

Funding commitment: RWU is part of the "Competence Center for Innovative and Healthy Work in the Social and Healthcare Sector in the Alb-Bodensee-Iller Region".

Climate change and its effects on physical and mental health are increasingly being felt. Prof. Dr. Anna-Sophia Schwind from RWU will shed light on the connection between the psyche and the climate crisis as part of the "Early Night Social Talk" lecture series on April 23, 2024.

In the Early Night Social Talk event series at RWU, Professor Dr Anja Klimsa will talk about fake news and conspiracy theories.

Discussing the current opportunities and challenges in the social and health care sector, gaining insights into the work of colleagues, exchanging ideas and networking - the Weiterdenkertagung at RWU offers all this.

At the Mittwochseminar on May 24, sociologist Professor Dr. Andreas Lange will talk about "Why family is no longer a matter of course today".

Conflicts between generations have always existed - old vs. young. But can't we only overcome the challenges of our time together? About a conversation between the generations.

As part of the Early Night Social Talk event series at RWU, Professor Dr. Jörg Wendorff will be speaking with representatives of Generation Z on May 16 - a discussion about the future.

Baden-Württemberg's Minister of Economic Affairs, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, discusses the opportunities and challenges of the healthcare industry with representatives of the university and regional companies at RWU.

Professor Dr. Marlene Haupt is working as a scientific member of the focus group at the German Federal Ministry of Finance on proposals to improve private pension provision.