Research Networks

Besides the research institutes, HSBI also has other research networks that are internal to the university but also reach beyond it. HSBI is decisively involved in these networks.

CareTech OWL is an interdisciplinary centre for transdisciplinary research at HSBI. Besides researching and developing technologies for healthcare, nursing and social work, the focus is mainly on user-oriented, participatory research. For this reason, structures are being established in collaboration with many partners that enable a practical approach. These include CareTech HUBs, living labs, a common Care Data Infrastructure and fixed panels of test persons. Visit CareTech OWL

As part of the Smart Recycling Factory, the landfill location Pohlsche Heide will be developed into an efficient storage and processing centre for recyclable materials in the coming years. In the best case scenario, these materials will be 100 per cent recyclable. Interdisciplinary teams from universities, transfer partners and administrations will generate innovations for a truly circular economy, with as little downcycling as possible. Besides Kreis-Abfall-Verwertungsgesellschaft mbH Minden Lübbecke (KAVG), also HSBI, OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) are involved. Visit the Smart Recycling Factory

On RailCampus OWL in Minden, the focus is on research and further training for railway technology of the future. This is where Campus OWL universities engage in sustainable joint activities in teaching, research and transfer. With the expansion of a strong cooperation network, the entire ‘railway innovation chain’ is represented at RailCampus OWL. Visit RailCampus OWL