Learning through play, serious research
In the ‘LEGO internship’, students learn how an idea is turned into a functioning technical system and why failure is often the most productive part of the learning process.
Julia Pretschner and Hannah Mielke met whilst studying at the University of Magdeburg. Today, they are working together on a smart fall detection system for older people.
Prof. Knabe explains why skilled immigration is becoming a key factor in the country’s competitiveness, why international students represent a particular source of potential, and why a welcoming culture alone is not enough.
Cold drinks, snacks and conversation instead of lessons: at the ‘Sprachcafé Deutsch’, international students at the University of Magdeburg meet every Wednesday to practise their German, make new friends and find out more about life on campus in Magdeburg.