International Exchange and Interdisciplinary Dialogue of DITES with Avans University
Researchers from TH Köln and Avans University came together for the annual DITES workshop to explore digitalisation, communication, and responsible design across disciplines.
Ideenwerkstatt
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The annual ideas workshop (Ideenwerkstatt) of the research centre DITES (Digitalisation and Social Services) at TH Köln brought together researchers from various disciplines to reflect on current developments at the intersection of digitalisation and social services.
This year’s programme involved a visit to the Pioneers Alliance partner Avans Hogeschool in Breda. Participants were welcomed by colleagues from Avans and engaged in a lively exchange about research approaches, teaching formats, and institutional structures. A guided tour of the campus provided insights into Avans' learning environment, which is shaped by collaborative spaces and an emphasis on practice-oriented learning.
Ideenwerkstatt Arbeitsgemeinschaft
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Back together, the DITES group resumed its internal workshop format, focusing on in-depth interdisciplinary discussions. Key topics included the role of digitality in shaping public discourse, the dynamics of information and ownership in digital communication, and the concept of responsible design. The discussions were informed by the diverse expertise of participants and aimed to identify shared research interests and potential project ideas.
The workshop once again demonstrated the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and international exchange in addressing complex societal questions related to digital transformation.
May 2025