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The University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hanover (HsH) focusses its research profile in six subject areas

Research Clusters for our Future

The future will bring substantial challenges: Industry 4.0, social change, global food security, a responsible handling of resources, an increased use of renewable energies, and an intelligent analysis of huge data volumes in a fully interconnected world. HsH now addresses the following six mega-trends in research clusters, combining and promoting interdisciplinary and application-oriented research.

Successful cooperation between the state capital and Leibniz University

Preventive and responsive soil protection in Hannover

We depend on intact soils as a source of raw materials and food, a store of nutrients, water, and greenhouse gases, a filter of pollutants, and as habitat. For many years, the state capital Hannover has been engaged in preventive and responsive soil protection to preserve this valuable asset, and protect people from any harmful effects of contaminated soils. The professional exchange with Leibniz University’s science department as well as various collaborative projects with its students has turned out to be highly beneficial to this endeavor.   

Innovative treatment approach for cardiac failure.

MHH Researchers Put an End to Pathological Heart Growth

Heart conditions often have grave consequences. The dangerous process of pathological cardiac remodeling following a heart attack, e.g. is often irreversible. But scientists at MHH have been developing a new treatment option that may slow down or even reverse this process. Sponsored by the REBIRTH excellence cluster, said researchers have discovered a large amount of hitherto unknown ribonucleic acids (RNA) in the pathologically growing myocardial cells. Modulating the production of these RNAs could stop abnormal heart growth.  Professor Dr. Dr. Thomas Thum, Head of the Institute of Molecular and Translational Therapeutic Strategies can tell us more.

Annual NUCLEUS Conference in Hannover

NUCLEUS - Responsible Research and Innovation

To what extent can research institutions respond to the expectations and challenges set by societal stakeholders? How can real dialogue and productive interaction between universities, civil society and policymakers be achieved? Which structural obstacles have to be overcome in order to enhance communication between science and society? These are some of the questions 24 international partners from 3 Continents are trying to answer. Hannover was host of the NUCLEUS annual conference in October 2017. It marked the project’s transition from capacity-building to implementation!

Follow-up care for patients after kidney transplantation

The innovation project NTx360°

A kidney transplant – now what? The after-treatment project NTx360° aims at improving the patients’ quality of life and the longevity of transplants. Patients benefit from tightly knit support – including specialized case management and telemedicine – rounded off by fitness programs and psychological therapies to enhance emotional well-being. Lower Saxony is the model region for the new treatment form NTx360°. Moritz, a kidney transplant recipient, takes part in the program and describes its benefits.

Prof. Axel Haverich declares infections induce clogging of arteries.

New thesis on the cause of arteriosclerosis

Cardiovascular diseases, like heart attacks and strokes, rank among the most common fatal diseases world-wide and in Germany, where cardiovascular problems account for 40% of all deaths.      For some time now, the close connection between heart attacks and infections has been a well-known fact. But the question remained as to how they were connected. Based on his many years of professional experience, heart surgeon Axel Haverich has developed a theory that sheds a new light on arteriosclerosis.

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GISMA Business SchoolHannover Universitiy of Music, Drama and MediaStudentenwerk Hannover Student ServicesHannover Medical SchoolLeibniz University HannoverVolkswagen FoundationCity of HannoverLeibniz School of BusinessUniversity of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, FoundationHochschule Hannover University of Applied Sciences and ArtsFachhochschule für die Wirtschaft University of Applied SciencesFraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicinehannoverimpuls

"Studying public administration at HSVN is an interesting and rewarding opportunity that offers strinking job perspectives – and Hannover is a lively and colorful place to study!
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Prof. Dr. Michael Koop, President of Lower Saxonian Municipal University of Applied Administrative Sciences

„Hannover’s academic and cultural landscape is versatile as well as excellent, and very appealing to anyone interested in studying, teaching, doing research, or being creative.“

Prof. Dr. Susanne Rode-Breymann, President of Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media

„The universities of Hannover spare no effort to offer students the best education possible as a sound basis for a good start into working life.“

Dr. Gerhard Greif, President of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation

„By means of its joint projects, the science initiative adds momentum to strengthening Hannover as centre of science and research, effectively conveying scientific issues, and winning young talents for this educational location.“

Dr. Wilhelm Krull, Secretary General of Volkswagen Foundation

"Our idea to address young people in their own language has been a success. Be it questions regarding studies, training, or a topic like organ transplantation: With short intriguing video clips and well-presented information, the portal provides perfect guidance and is the best advertisement for Hannover as centre of science and research."

Prof. Dr. Christopher Baum, President of Hannover Medical School

"Exploring Hannover‘s singular university and research facilities in a fun way that’s concise and entertaining. That’s what this online portal offers prospective students."

Prof. Dr. Müller-Siebers, President of Private University of Applied Sciences

"The science initiative’s portal is an excellent example for how the close cooperation between Hannover’s universities can make a real difference for students and this location for education."

Dr. Heiner Feldhaus, President of Leibniz University of Applied Sciences

"The partners of Hannover science initiative work together to make studying in Hannover a successful experience. Naturally, the Studentenwerk Hannover Students Services as social service provider for students and universities actively engages in these efforts!"

Eberhard Hoffmann, Head of Studentenwerk Hannover Students Services

„The Hochschule ­Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a wide range of courses, a high reputation in applied sciences, and innovative research. The unique collaboration of the partners of Hannover science initiative substantially strengthens Hanover’s position as a centre of higher education and research."

Prof. Dr. Josef von Helden, President of Hochschule ­Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts

„Leibniz University provides excellent study conditions at the internationally competitive location Hannover, with its high-performing research community and first-class scientific infrastructure."

Prof. Dr. Volker Epping, President of Leibniz University Hannover