In order to strengthen the innovative power of the rural region, the universities of Oldenburg and Groningen are promoting transfer between science, business, society, politics and culture.

The focus of the joint pilot project in Papenburg is on the core topics of energy, health and sustainable society.

Within the framework of a recurring innovation dialogue, we would like to invite you to inform yourself about current developments in research, to exchange ideas with experts and to expand your network in order to jointly shape social challenges.

Register HERE!

Wednesday, 6 September 2023
15.00-19.00 | Stadthalle Papenburg – relocated to Forum Alte Werft, Kleines Theater
Ölmühlenweg 9, 26871 Papenburg, Germany

15:00
Admission to the exhibition
Innovative best practice impulses, current research and transfer projects, VR-supported research lab tours, etc…

15:45
Welcome
Hermann Wocken, Mayor of the joint municipality of Dörpen
Prof. Dr. Ralph Bruder, President University of Oldenburg

16:15
Impulses from health care research
Helge Schnack, University of Oldenburg
TowWork – Tomorrow's workforce in the German-Dutch border region: How can the shortage of nursing staff in hospitals be remedied?

16:30
Impulse from dementia research
Prof. Sytse Zuidema, University Medical Center Groningen
Prof. Heinrich Wörtche,  Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen and Eindhoven University of Technology 
The MOOD-Sense project – Monitoring Misunderstood Behavior in Dementia with Sensor Technology

16:50
Impulse from informatics science
Prof. Andreas Rauh, Universität Oldenburg
Use of control technology and digitalisation approaches for health care in rural areas

17:00 Break

17:30
Panel discussion
Discuss with science experts how future health care in rural areas can be shaped.

18:15
Exhibition and get-together
Innovative best practice impulses, current research and transfer projects, VR-supported research laboratory tours, and much more.

19:00 End

Participation is limited, please register in advance.