Knowledge and Innovation for Prosperity and Quality of Life
The Institute for Work and Technology is a research organisation of the University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen and a co-operation partner of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Its activities are aiming towards the objective of prosperity and quality of life. The subjects of the institute’s research, development, testing and diffusion are knowledge and innovation.
These are examined both from a spatial and sectoral perspective:
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The generation and application of knowledge is of growing importance in a modern society. |
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Spatial and cultural environments set the frame for innovation and growth. They are con-sidered as a precondition for the development of innovative spaces. |
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The growth of health industries combines job creation with benefits for the wider society. |
In national and international co-operations the Institute for Work and Technology carries out basic research, analyses of current development trends and concepts to increase prosperity and quality of life. Backgrounds of the practical application are regional and sectoral milieus.
Connecting Science and Practice
The Institute for Work and Technology is a research organisation which is positioned at the interface of science and practice. On the basis of the scientific state of the art and latest in-sights from research and development it offers measures for societal and economic challenges. At the same time, it systematises empirical experiences and makes them accessible for further basic research.
The Institute acts in accordance with the Recommendations of the Commission on Professional Self Regulation in Science.
http://www.dfg.de/aktuelles_presse/reden_stellungnahmen/download/self_regulation_98.pdf
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Central research organisation of the University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen in cooperation with the Ruhr-Universität Bochum
