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2026

2026:  

(Em-)Powering Refugee Entrepreneurs: Co-Creating Inclusive Ecosystem Support

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David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2026): (Em-)Powering Refugee Entrepreneurs: Co-Creating Inclusive Ecosystem Support. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMED.2027.10075791

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2026

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Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size

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Angstmann, M. & Gärtner, S. (2026): Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size. European Urban and Regional Studies, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697764261455320

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2026

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Dissolution, reconfiguration and formation: Decarbonisation effects on regional industrial interpath dynamics

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Angstmann, M. (2026): Dissolution, reconfiguration and formation: Decarbonisation effects on regional industrial interpath dynamics. Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.70105

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2026

2026:  

Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth

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Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth. Research Report, 24. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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Report

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2026

2026:  

Entrepreneurial Potential in Essen: Insights from the MIRAN project into migrant businesses

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David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2026): Entrepreneurial Potential in Essen: Insights from the MIRAN project into migrant businesses. Research Report, 23. Gelsenkirchen.

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2026

2026:  

ETAP - Evaluation of partially automated long-term care processes

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Enste, P., Evans-Borchers, M., Kemper, J., Kurcharski, A.B. & Wielga, J. (2026): ETAP - Evaluation of partially automated long-term care processes. Research Report, 20. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

2026:  

From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity

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Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (2026): From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity. In Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.), Wealth and the ecological transformation (21-54). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506

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Article in

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2026

2026:  

Future Campus Emscher-Lippe: Vocational education and training for the energy transition

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Flögel, F. & Stratmann, L.C. (2026): Future Campus Emscher-Lippe: Vocational education and training for the energy transition. Research Report, 28. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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Report

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2026

2026:  

GElernt - An app for the "Learning City"

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Heinecke, A.M. & Paul, H. (2026): GElernt - An app for the "Learning City". Research Report, 16. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

2026:  

GenAI and self-directed learning for promoting lifelong learning

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Hamburg, I. (2026): GenAI and self-directed learning for promoting lifelong learning. In IATED, INTED2026 Proceedings. 20th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2026.0951

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2026

2026:  

GenAI Role in Redefining Learning and Skilling in Companies

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Hamburg, I. (2026): GenAI Role in Redefining Learning and Skilling in Companies. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 14 (01), 230-235. https://doi.org/10.14738/aivp.1401.19836

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Gen AI models are growing rapidly, changing job roles, and revolutionizing entire industries.Due to advances in technologies, particularly generative AI (GenAI), which also transform industrial processes, companies need to adopt a human-centric approach to corresponding implementation that empowers employees and supports clients. This should be done, i.e., through upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling, and learning initiatives. GenAI and the future of work and education are strongly connected.GenAI supports learning and development by performing various tasks that influence creation and interaction with content. One problem within companies is the assessment and development of employees' skills, as traditional methods often fail to provide timely and accurate feedback. GenAI supports skill assessment tools for continuous, granular evaluations of employees’ abilities.Through continuous learning, including lifelong learning, and fostering a culture of innovation, businesses can use the full potential of GenAI, ensuring growth, efficiency, and that employees are equipped with the technical skills needed to succeed in an AI-enhanced world. By adopting a suitable approach to skill development and fostering a commitment to continuous learning within organizations, GenAI drives innovation, enhances decision-making, and creates new growth opportunities. In this paper, we first outline some useful steps to realize the value of GenAI transformation and facilitate GenAI adoption in companies.Then, it is briefly explained how GenAI supports employees' development, offering a transformative approach to addressing challenges through learning, unlearning, and relearning, thereby maximizing the opportunities inherent in lifelong learning. Besides lifelong learning, the workforce should be prepared for these changes through skilling programs.In this context, different forms of skilling, like upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling, are presented. The results of this paper are based on a literature recherche, an analysis of individual tasks across different occupations, also done within Erasmus+ projects, and discussions with trainers/educators.In conclusion, with a suitable approach to skill development and a commitment to continuous learning within organizations, GenAI drives innovation, enhances decision-making, and creates new opportunities.

Generative AI (GenAI), Upskilling, Reskilling, Cross-skilling, Lifelong learning

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Journal article

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2026

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Impact of Social Innovations towards a holistic impact measurement

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Terstriep, J. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Impact of Social Innovations towards a holistic impact measurement. Research Report, 25. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

2026:  

Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus

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Pühmeyer, B., Seiffert, I., Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (2026): Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus. In Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.), Wealth and the ecological transformation (7-17). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506

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2026

2026:  

KARVIMIO - AI-based augmented reality visualisation of operating instructions for medical instruments in an operating theatre

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Enste, P., Cramer, E. & Kucharski, A.B. (2026): KARVIMIO - AI-based augmented reality visualisation of operating instructions for medical instruments in an operating theatre. Research Report, 21. Gelsenkirchen.

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2026

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Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities

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Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities. IAT discussion paper, 2026 (01). Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.53190/dp/202601

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Internet document

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2026:  

Micro-level foundations of relatedness and innovation: The re-alignment of automotive and bicycle industries

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Butzin, A. & Fuchs, M. (2026): Micro-level foundations of relatedness and innovation: The re-alignment of automotive and bicycle industries. Progress in Economic Geography, 4 (2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peg.2026.100074

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Journal article

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2026

2026:  

Model Project of Spacial Planning (MORO) Vibrant Regions

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Flögel, F., Dahlbeck, E., Langguth, F. & Bäumer, K. (2026): Model Project of Spacial Planning (MORO) Vibrant Regions. Research Report, 19. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

2026:  

New Perspectives in Vocational Further Training: The ADAPT model project develops an AI-based learning system for use in Long-term care

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Schröer, L., Völz, S. & Evans-Borchers, M. (2026): New Perspectives in Vocational Further Training: The ADAPT model project develops an AI-based learning system for use in Long-term care. Research Report, 15. Gelsenkirchen: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

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2026

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Power Relations and Outsider Entrepreneurship: Facets of Marginalisation Tendencies Toward Migrant Entrepreneurs

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Zaghow, L. (2026): Power Relations and Outsider Entrepreneurship: Facets of Marginalisation Tendencies Toward Migrant Entrepreneurs. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 39 (5), 1122-1149. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-10-2024-0668

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2026

2026:  

Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction in heterogeneous nursing

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Bräutigam, C., Laser, J. & Evans-Borchers, M. (2026): Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction in heterogeneous nursing. Forschungsbericht, 22. Gelsenkirchen.

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2026

2026:  

Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries

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Flögel, F., Gärtner, S. & Ioannou, S. (2026): Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2026.2684546

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2026

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Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany

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Baumgart, S., Gärtner, S., Hoffschroer, H., Meyer, K., Schoppengerd, J., Sievers, L., Sofker-Rienits, A. & Wiese von Ofen, I. (2026): Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany. In Grodach, C. & Ferm, J., Planning the Productive City. Rethinking Urban Industrial Spaces (105-117). : Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003599708

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2026

2026:  

Rethinking AI-supported Skilling Strategies in Companies

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Hamburg, I. (2026): Rethinking AI-supported Skilling Strategies in Companies. , 14 (5), 33-41.

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2026

2026:  

Rethinking networks in disruption: Dynamics of embeddedness in migrant entrepreneurship

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Ivanova-Gongne, M., Elo, M., David, A., Kryukova, D., & Gugenishvili, I. (2026): Rethinking networks in disruption: Dynamics of embeddedness in migrant entrepreneurship (forthcoming). Global Networks, 26 (4). https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70077

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2026

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School development via the digital transition in nursing schools: Using empirical data to customize DigCompOrg for nursing education

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Kalkmann, F., Lienenbrink, S., Behrens, J., Hoferichter, J., Borcherding, G., Bräutigam, C., Evans-Borchers, M., Laser, J., Theil, T. & Hülsken-Giesler, M. (2026): School development via the digital transition in nursing schools: Using empirical data to customize DigCompOrg for nursing education. BMC Medical Education, 26 (973), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09626-5

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