9. August '24
A person with short hair and glasses is smiling while standing on a bridge near Hochschule Coburg. They are wearing a blue blazer and a colorful patterned blouse. The background features a river and several colorful, half-timbered houses with orange roofs.
A person with short hair and glasses is smiling while standing on a bridge near Hochschule Coburg. They are wearing a blue blazer and a colorful patterned blouse. The background features a river and several colorful, half-timbered houses with orange roofs.
by Press office
Prof. Dr. Sophia Frank (born 1985) has been researching and teaching as Professor of Future Skills at the Science and Culture Center since the summer semester 2024.
Coburg University of Applied Sciences introduces her here with a short questionnaire.
Prof. Dr. Sophia Frank: I studied business informatics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and also did my doctorate there (with Siemens AG as a cooperation partner). After my doctorate, I worked for the uvex group (a medium-sized family business based in Fürth near Nuremberg), where I was responsible for digital collaboration and then for the Modern Work & Learning division, where I spent nine years implementing exciting projects and plans in the areas of digital transformation, collaboration, corporate culture, leadership and moderation, as well as developing and conducting training courses.
Where / how do you live?
After my appointment, I moved with my family from Erlangen to Kronach, where most of my courses take place at the Lucas Cranach Campus. So I don’t have far to go and can cycle to work :-)
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in new work, change management and team dynamics, virtual collaboration, meeting culture and moderation.
The most amazing thing in your field?
That threads from various disciplines come together in it.
Complete this sentence: Science must ….
…make sense, are fun and are communicated clearly.
The best moment in your career so far?
a warm welcome from the team in Kronach and always the feeling of being able to help shape things and integrate exciting, meaningful projects into teaching.
What are you particularly looking forward to in your work at the university?
I am particularly looking forward to accompanying people with different backgrounds, experiences and in different phases of life for a while and giving them new perspectives that they can then transfer into their (professional) lives. And to exciting collaborations with motivated people.
The most important invention of the last hundred years?
The Basic Law and wireless headphones.
Which design do you prefer?
Clear lines and sometimes colorful.
Favorite flower?
Linnea borealis (moss bell).
Which culinary delight makes you weak at the knees?
Indian street food – especially dosa.
What sport do you do?
Yoga – can be relaxing or challenging and very strenuous.
Your main character trait?
Positive.
Which mistake are you most likely to excuse?
I don’t think mistakes always need to be excused – I’m happiest when refexion takes place and people try to develop further as a result.
Which three items do you take with you to a desert island?
Podcast, headphones and a pillow.
