1. February '24
A group of 15 people, both men and women, stand in the brightly lit hallway of Hochschule Coburg, which features a striking red floor. Casually dressed, they face the camera with expressions that are friendly and relaxed.
A group of 15 people, both men and women, stand in the brightly lit hallway of Hochschule Coburg, which features a striking red floor. Casually dressed, they face the camera with expressions that are friendly and relaxed.
Two people are engaged in a conversation at Hochschule Coburg’s office. The woman holds a piece of paper while the man smiles. In the background, other individuals are seated at tables, working or discussing.
Two people are engaged in a conversation at Hochschule Coburg's office. The woman holds a piece of paper while the man smiles. In the background, other individuals are seated at tables, working or discussing.
Two men are shaking hands in an office setting at Hochschule Coburg. One man is holding a certificate, while others are seated and observing the moment. A large window offers a glimpse of buildings outside, adding to the professional atmosphere.
Two men are shaking hands in an office setting at Hochschule Coburg. One man is holding a certificate, while others are seated and observing the moment. A large window offers a glimpse of buildings outside, adding to the professional atmosphere.
Two men are engaged in a conversation indoors at Hochschule Coburg. One holds a piece of paper, and a presentation screen is visible in the blurred background. Both men are dressed in business attire, reflecting the formal academic setting.
Two men are engaged in a conversation indoors at Hochschule Coburg. One holds a piece of paper, and a presentation screen is visible in the blurred background. Both men are dressed in business attire, reflecting the formal academic setting.
Two men from Hochschule Coburg are smiling and talking at an indoor event. One man is holding a piece of paper, while a woman stands in the background near a large presentation screen. Other attendees are seated nearby, engaged in the conference atmosphere.
Two men from Hochschule Coburg are smiling and talking at an indoor event. One man is holding a piece of paper, while a woman stands in the background near a large presentation screen. Other attendees are seated nearby, engaged in the conference atmosphere.
A person with shoulder-length blonde hair and glasses operates a paper shredder in an office at Hochschule Coburg. Nearby, a whiteboard displays various drawings and notes. A small stack of papers and other office supplies are visible on the table.
A person with shoulder-length blonde hair and glasses operates a paper shredder in an office at Hochschule Coburg. Nearby, a whiteboard displays various drawings and notes. A small stack of papers and other office supplies are visible on the table.
A person wearing glasses and a light gray jacket is smiling while inserting a piece of paper into a machine resembling a vote counting device at Hochschule Coburg. They stand in front of a dark door in the modern interior setting, embodying the spirit of innovation and academia.
A person wearing glasses and a light gray jacket is smiling while inserting a piece of paper into a machine resembling a vote counting device at Hochschule Coburg. They stand in front of a dark door in the modern interior setting, embodying the spirit of innovation and academia.
Inside a room at Hochschule Coburg, a person with short hair and clad in a dark sweater is placing a paper into a ballot box. The indoor setting reveals a door and some furniture in the background, capturing the essence of this academic environment.
Inside a room at Hochschule Coburg, a person with short hair and clad in a dark sweater is placing a paper into a ballot box. The indoor setting reveals a door and some furniture in the background, capturing the essence of this academic environment.
A group of six people stands in a bright hallway at Hochschule Coburg, with red columns in the background. They are smiling and casually dressed, enjoying the academic setting. The floor is tiled in a light color.
A group of six people stands in a bright hallway at Hochschule Coburg, with red columns in the background. They are smiling and casually dressed, enjoying the academic setting. The floor is tiled in a light color.
A group of thirteen people, standing in two rows on a staircase at Hochschule Coburg, pose for a photo indoors. They are dressed in casual clothing, and most are wearing glasses.
A group of thirteen people, standing in two rows on a staircase at Hochschule Coburg, pose for a photo indoors. They are dressed in casual clothing, and most are wearing glasses.
A man stands at a podium holding a sheet of paper while addressing an audience. A woman nearby smiles, and a presentation is displayed on a screen behind them, showcasing Hochschule Coburg. The room contains seated people.
A man stands at a podium holding a sheet of paper while addressing an audience. A woman nearby smiles, and a presentation is displayed on a screen behind them, showcasing Hochschule Coburg. The room contains seated people.
A group of people, possibly from Hochschule Coburg, sit around a conference table with laptops. Engaged in a lively discussion, they are surrounded by plain white walls with cups scattered across the table.
A group of people, possibly from Hochschule Coburg, sit around a conference table with laptops. Engaged in a lively discussion, they are surrounded by plain white walls with cups scattered across the table.
Five men sit at a long table in a conference room at Hochschule Coburg, each with a laptop in front of them. They appear engaged in a meeting or workshop, focused on their screens. A water bottle, cup, and papers are scattered across the table.
Five men sit at a long table in a conference room at Hochschule Coburg, each with a laptop in front of them. They appear engaged in a meeting or workshop, focused on their screens. A water bottle, cup, and papers are scattered across the table.
The Analytics4Health doctoral center at Coburg University of Applied Sciences bundles research activities to sustainably improve the health and well-being of people in the context of their environment.
It is one of two independent doctoral centers at Bavarian universities.
The founding meeting has just taken place.
The first General Assembly met for two hours and voted with clear results.
Between cups of tea and coffee, there was concentrated discussion, clarification and voting. Prof. Dr. Karin Meißner from the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Health was elected Scientific Director.
Following confirmation by the university management, she will now work with her elected colleague Prof. Dr. Gerd-Uwe Flechsig (also from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Health) and the Operational Director Dr. Renate Lucke to ensure that the right to award doctorates is exercised, conduct business and implement decisions.
“I’m really looking forward to working with my colleagues and can hardly wait to get the center up and running. I see this as a great opportunity for Coburg to further develop academically,” said Meißner.
The management is supported by the doctoral committee, which was also elected and consists of Prof. Dr. Stefan Kalkhof, Prof. Dr. Jasmin Walk and Prof. Dr. Thomas Wieland, who will be responsible for accepting doctoral candidates and appointing the supervising doctoral parents, among other things.
All positions are elected for three years.
In the coming months, the elected committees will work together with the members of the Doctoral Center and the newly formed working group consisting of Prof. Dr. Susanne Esslinger, Prof. Dr. Jochen Leidner, Prof. Dr. Matthias Noll, Prof. Dr. Christian Eckert, Prof. Dr. Tilo Strutz, Prof. Dr. Kolja Kühnlenz and Prof. Dr. Klaus Stefan Drese to define the basis for quality criteria, for example.
Other members are Prof. Dr. Susanne Aileen Funke, Prof. Dr. Jens Grubert, Prof. Dr. Niko Kohls, Prof. Dr. Dieter Landes and Prof. Dr. Thorsten Uphues.
The interdisciplinary team combines expertise from the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Health, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.
One of two locations in Bavaria
On January 1, 2024, the “Analytics4Health” doctoral center was established as a central scientific institution of Coburg University of Applied Sciences and has the independent right to award doctorates – this only exists at two university locations in Bavaria.
The founding meeting was organized by the Research and Transfer Center Dr. Renate Lucke and FTC Director Jakob Hanke. At the “Analytics4Health” center, the first doctoral students will soon be able to research pioneering topics in the trans- and interdisciplinary fields of bioanalytics, health and data sciences. Almost 20 candidates are already in the starting blocks for a doctorate. The doctorate at the “Analytics4Health” doctoral center leads to the respective titles Dr. rer. nat. or Dr.-Ing. In addition to this doctoral center, Coburg participates in another doctoral center in the network: “Sustainable and intelligent systems” with the TH Würzburg-Schweinfurt and the TH Aschaffenburg is currently being founded.
Now that these important positions have been filled, “Analytics4Health” can begin its work.
Prof. Dr. Martin Synold, Vice President for Research and Junior Academics, is also pleased about this: “We will continue to have the usual models such as cooperative doctorates with universities,” explains Synold.
“But the fact that an independent right to award doctorates is now possible at universities in Bavaria means a great deal of freedom combined with the highest academic quality. And that’s just great.”
Synold thanked the founding members for their great commitment, which has made Coburg University of Applied Sciences’ success in this area possible.
The enthusiasm for this extraordinary opportunity was clearly evident in the room: at the end of the meeting, discussions and organization continued apace.
Now we can get started.
