In the context of the Auditory Valley umbrella brand development, the Oldenburg and Hanover sites are working intensively on the further development of eleven thematic areas. The topic areas form a basic structure for communication within the network across all institutions. "We are currently working on solution ideas for central services, such as simplified management of project and personal registers, in order to provide participants with an insight into all ongoing activities at all times," reports Dr Corinna Pelz, who is in charge of the process. The decision in favour of a logo was a major step in the further development of the external image. A relaunch of the website and the development of a brochure presenting the network and the individual subject areas are planned for spring 2012.