8 - Christmas greetings from the presidium (16.12.2025)
In this video, THMPresident Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems looks back on an eventful year. He discusses successes in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer, as well as the challenges of the Hessian Higher Education Pact 2026–2031. At the same time, he looks confidently to the future, emphasizing the responsibility towards students and the importance of quality in teaching and research.
thanks Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems presidiumall members of the university for their commitment, patience, and trust, and wishes them a peaceful Christmas season and health, happiness, and success for the coming year.
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7 - Centre of Competence for Biotechnology and Biomedical Physics (BioTecMed) (21.11.2025)
In this interview, THMPresident Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems speaks with Prof. Dr. Martin Fiebich, spokesperson of the BioTecMed Competence Center, and with Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Denise Salzig, deputy spokesperson. Together, they provide insights into the work of the research-intensive Competence Center for Biotechnology and Biomedical Physics (BioTecMed).
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6 - Dealing with the Higher Education Pact (19.08.2025)
The negotiations on the Hessian Higher Education Pact 2026-31 have not yielded the results the universities had hoped for. THM also has to make cuts. President Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems explains what this means for studies and teaching, research and administration – and how it can be achieved together.
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5 - Interview with Vice President Prof. Dr. Stephanie Hanrath (24.06.2025)
With the start of the summer semester, Prof. Dr. Stephanie Hanrath succeeded Prof. Dr. Katja Specht as Vice President for Academic Affairs. In a conversation with President Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems, she introduces herself and explains her ideas for sustainable studying in financially challenging times.
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4 - Statement by THMPresident Prof. Dr. Willems on the Higher Education Pact (13.06.2025)
have issued a critical assessment of the draft Higher Education Pact 2026-2031 from the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture, presidents of the universities and colleges in Hesse warning of drastic underfunding in teaching and research. THMPresident Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems comments on the current state of negotiations.
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3 - Events in the summer semester of 2025 (13.05.2025)
In this video, Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems points out three events that will take place at THM in the coming weeks and to which all interested parties are cordially invited:
Street of Experiments (May 25th):
The largest science festival in Giessen for young and old will once again take place on the THMhave already Departments announced their participation with exciting hands-on experiments – a total of over 30 booths are expected.
STEM Action Days (June 10–13):
This week, universities, companies, and organizations in the region invite students in grades 5 to 10 to experience technology and natural sciences through lectures, experiments, and workshops. THM campuses Giessen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar
Energy and Sustainability Day (June 25th)
On this day, visitors can expect a diverse program with lectures, stands, experiments and a panel discussion about energy and sustainability – also on the Wiesenstraße campus in Giessen.
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2 - Interview with the IT manager of THM (05.05.2025)
The IT Services department at THM has a new head: In an interview, the president, Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems, welcomes the new department head Stefan Schnoklake, who started his service at THM on October 1, 2024.
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1 - Startups at THM (14.04.2025)
THM THM is among the universities with the highest rates of start-ups in Hesse. This is confirmed by the latest ranking in the Stifterverband's Start-up Radar. President Prof. Matthias Willems provides an overview of the university's programs and funding opportunities
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