About the association
The Fördergesellschaft was founded in 1989 and emerged from the predecessor organizations Gesellschaft zur Förderung der technischen Ausbildung (GTA) an der Fachhochschule Dortmund e. V. and Förderkreis Praxisnahe Ausbildung (FPA) an der Fachhochschule Dortmund e. V.
Purpose and objectives of the development company
The purpose of the association is to promote the Fachhochschule Dortmund with the aim of
- to promote the application-oriented research and development of teaching and in particular to deepen its practical relevance.
- to participate in the maintenance of the education and training system in the area of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
- to present the achievements of Fachhochschule Dortmund to the public.
Support measures
Prices
Prize for the best graduate in each faculty
Upon submission of the respective thesis, the faculties nominate one graduate for the prize by the middle of each year. The prize money amounts to 500 euros per faculty.
Promotion prize
Since 2022, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts has awarded the annual doctoral prize, endowed with 1,000 euros by the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts Development Society, for an outstanding cooperative doctorate from one of the university's various faculties.
Research award for special achievements in research and development
The Senate Commission for Research selects several outstanding research projects for the award following proposals from the university.
The nominees present their work to a prize jury consisting of members of the University's Sponsoring Society, including the Rector and the Chair of the Sponsoring Society.
The prizewinner is honored at the university's annual academic celebration and gives a public presentation on the award-winning research work to a wide audience at a so-called research breakfast. The prize money amounts to 2,500 euros.
Teaching award for special achievements in teaching
The student councils are entitled to nominate candidates. Individual lecturers at the university of applied sciences or teams, also across departments, can be nominated. In the middle of the year, the Commission for Teaching, Studies and Academic Reform, Evaluation and Continuing Education decides on the award. The winner of the award is honored at the university's annual academic celebration. The prize money amounts to 2,500 euros.
All prizes are awarded in public at the university during the annual academic ceremony:
Promotion of the faculties
The faculties(Opens in a new tab) can receive financial support for special equipment and inventory requirements as well as for external presentation through events and exhibitions( funding applicationform PDF-File 213,67 kB form PDF-File 213,67 kB ).
The Executive Board
Chairwoman:
Celine Carstensen-Opitz
Member of the Management Board of VOLKSWOHL BUND Versicherungen
Deputy Chairwoman:
Prof. Dr. Tamara Appel
Rector of the Fachhochschule Dortmund
Secretary:
Helmut an de Meulen
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MATERNA GmbH
Treasurer:
Prof. Dr. Katrin Löhr
Fachhochschule Dortmund, Faculty of Business Studies
Assessor:
Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Schwick
Fachhochschule Dortmund
Assessor:
Dr.-Ing. Franz-Werner Adrian
Managing Director of Adrian Technologies GmbH
Assessor:
Peter Orth
Member of the Management Board of Sparkasse Dortmund
Statements from supporting members
"As a social umbrella organization with over 1,000 facilities, we are dependent on
qualified and committed employees.
Our goal is to make society fairer. In an increasingly complex and changing world, we need the input of experts.
experts. Science and research are important partners
partners in the further development of our concepts. That is why we support
the Fachhochschule Dortmund."
Uwe Hildebrandt
Managing Director
Workers' Welfare Association District West Westphalia e.V.
"Fachhochschule Dortmund enjoys a high reputation throughout Germany. We value the very good cooperation in the area of research and development with Fachhochschule Dortmund in the field of IT and have a keen interest in ensuring that this institution continues to produce high-quality graduates in the future who will contribute their knowledge to the region and to the benefit of our company."
Dipl.-Ing . Dirk Brockhaus
Member of the Board
Brockhaus Software & Consulting AG
"We are a manufacturer of lifting and load securing equipment such as ropes, chains, lifting straps, round slings, lashing straps, lashing ropes and lashing chains. As human lives can depend directly or indirectly on the safety of these items, their manufacture demands the utmost precision. The seminars and training courses we hold for our customers, as well as the testing, repair and maintenance of the items, require highly trained specialists.
The ongoing transfer of knowledge with Fachhochschule Dortmund brings many benefits to companies through new ideas or technologies and at the same time strengthens local science."
Dipl.-Kfm. Udo Dolezych
Managing Partner
Dolezych GmbH & Co KG
"The Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) has set itself a goal: The cities of Dortmund, Hamm and the district of Unna want to take a leading position in the competition between the regions. One of the assets we can
is our outstanding university landscape, which also includes Dortmund University of Applied Sciences. Here, young people receive the necessary practical training for their future careers.
However, the University of Applied Sciences is not only important as a training center but also
important as a partner for regional Business Studies. Especially in today's world, the dialog between science and Business Studies is invaluable for both sides. The University of Applied Sciences knows how to use and promote this dialog for itself and the companies in an outstanding way. The Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce is happy to be a reliable partner on its further path."
Udo Dolezych
Honorary President of the Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce
"As a company in the IT and telecommunications sector, we know how important modern and practice-oriented training is for young people. International competition demands employees who are proficient in the latest technologies, can think in business terms and are prepared to explore new avenues. The constant transfer of knowledge between Business Studies and research forms an important basis for this.
Many of our employees are graduates of the Fachhochschule Dortmund. They contribute to our company's success every day with their commitment and expertise. We want to give something back with our work in the development company."
Helmut an de Meulen
Chairman of the Supervisory Board MATERNA GmbH Information & Communications
"For POCO, a company that is expanding nationwide, qualified and committed employees are an indispensable prerequisite for success on the market. We are aware of the high value of sound and practice-oriented training for the retail sector. That's why we support Fachhochschule Dortmund."
Thomas Stolletz
Managing Director of POCO Einrichtungsmärkte GmbH
"Our company has been working successfully with Fachhochschule Dortmund for many years. We attach great importance to creating close practical relevance for the students. They are regularly involved in our company's customer projects and write their project or final theses (Bachelor's/Master's thesis) there. Until 2013, I was a guest lecturer in the Faculty of Computer Science and taught the seminars Corporate Management and Business Simulation. I have been Chair of the Fachhochschule Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts in my second term of office since 2008."
Dipl.-Inform. Angela Feuerstein
Partner and company founder of SMF KG
"As a financial services company, our aim is to offer both customers and sales partners first-class service. We want to live up to this claim with very well-trained employees.
We therefore support educational institutions in the region, especially those with a strong practical focus such as Fachhochschule Dortmund."
Celine Carstensen-Opitz
Member of the Management Board
VOLKSWOHL BUND Insurance
Overview of all supporting members
- Adrian Technologies GmbH
- Arbeiterwohlfahrt Bezirksverband Westliches Westfalen e. V.
- Brockhaus Software & Consulting AG
- BDI (Association of Dortmund Engineers)
- BWV Vocational Training Center of the Insurance Industry in Dortmund e.V.
- Caritasverband Dortmund e.V.
- Dolezych GmbH & Co. KG
- Dortmunder Volksbank
- DSW21
- Freundlieb Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co
- Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce
- Jaeger Group
- MATERNA GmbH Information & Communications
- Neuhäuser GmbH
- POCO Einrichtungsmärkte GmbH
- Signal Iduna Krankenversicherung a. G.
- Dortmund Savings Bank
- Systemberatung Müller & Feuerstein, SMF KG
- Volkswohl Bund Insurance
- WILO SE
Contact & Office
Fördergesellschaft Fachhochschule Dortmund e. V.
Sonnenstraße 96
44139 Dortmund
Office:
Lothar Peter
Maisweg 8
58239 Schwerte
Phone: +49 2304 / 21377
Mobile: +49 17656933609
E-Mail: foerdergesellschaftfh-dortmundde
Authorized representative board:
Celine Carstensen-Opitz, Helmut an der Meulen