50 years of the Hagen University: Education for everyone celebrated in NRW!

50 years of the Hagen University: Education for everyone celebrated in NRW!

On Friday, November 15, 2024, the FernUniversität in Hagen will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a grandiose celebration! Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst will keep the speech and highlight the importance of this unique educational institution. At a time at which a shortage of skilled workers and technological upheavals are the order of the day, the FernUniversität is an indispensable partner for life -related learning. It offers people with a wide variety of educational backgrounds the opportunity for personal and professional development.

"FernUniversität in Hagen has stood for education for everyone and especially for fair educational opportunities for 50 years," emphasizes Prime Minister Wüst. This institution is not only a trademark for North Rhine-Westphalia, but also a decisive factor for the prosperity of our society. In times of a shortage of skilled workers, it is essential that people can further qualify in order to meet the requirements of the labor market.

innovations and challenges

Science Minister Ina Brandes emphasizes that the training of specialists is one of the greatest challenges of our time. "FernUniversität recognized the early and made lifelong learning into its brand core," she explains. This flexible learning option is particularly suitable for working people and people with special needs. Rector Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert adds: "The founding of the FernUniversität was a visionary decision. It has shaped the life -related learning in Germany for five decades and offers optimal conditions for everyone who wants to develop academically or professionally."

FernUniversität in Hagen, founded in 1974, is the largest and only state distant university in Germany with over 70,000 students. Their innovative concept of time and location-independent studies enables everyone, regardless of living conditions, have access to high-quality education. The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia is also committed to further improving the possibilities of lifelong learning through reforms.