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✨ “I never thought I would get this opportunity.”   Balancing life, work, and a Master’s degree isn’t easy.   But for Siska, studying online at German UDS made it possible, leading to an opportunity she once only dreamed of: Presenting her research at an international scientific conference.   Every student’s journey is different. Here is hers!   Learn more about Siska’s academic journey and research. Link in bio. . #GermanUDS #StudentTestimonial #MastersDegree #OnlineDegree #DigitalUniversity

🌍 The future of Europe will be shaped by one thing: Lifelong Learning! This week, our President, Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel, joined leaders from business, politics, and academia at the HanseMerkur EuroMinds Summit 2026 in Hamburg to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Europe's digital future. Representing German UDS, Prof. Meinel highlighted a message that lies at the heart of our mission: "Without lifelong learning, the challenges associated with digital transformation and AI cannot be overcome." As AI continues to reshape industries, education must evolve just as quickly. Preparing learners for this future requires more than technical knowledge. It requires continuous learning, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt. These conversations reinforce why German UDS was founded: to make high-quality, flexible digital education accessible to learners worldwide and empower them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. 📸 Photo credits: EuroMinds 2026 . #GermanUDS #EuroMinds2026 #AISummit #LifeLongLearning #Hamburg

🇺🇿 $250M in AI infrastructure. 300,000 future IT jobs. One new partner in Central Asia! German UDS has signed an MoU with the National University of Uzbekistan to expand AI and digital education access across the region. What's in it 👇 - Joint degree programmes - Faculty & student exchange - Joint research in AI, cybersecurity & digital transformation - Entrepreneurship support + access to our virtual campus Why now: Uzbekistan's digital sector is growing 3.5x faster than its GDP, and the country wants 300K young people employed in IT by 2030. Read the full story, link in bio 🔗 . #GermanUDS #Uzbekistan #InternationalCollaboration #HigherEducation #GermanDegree

What do investors really look for in a founder? This question will be at the heart of our upcoming live keynote, and we’re excited to open it to the public! One of the highlights of our Transformative Tech Founder Bootcamp 2026 at German UDS, this session features Charlie O’Donnell - Founder & General Partner at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, former Union Square Ventures and First Round Capital, and author of Founder Unfriendly. Charlie will share an unfiltered US investor perspective on fundraising, founder mistakes, and what it takes to stand out. If you’re building a startup, considering entrepreneurship, or simply curious about how venture capital really works, this is a rare chance to hear what investors rarely say out loud. - Date: July 1st, 2026 - Time: 16:45–17:45 CEST - Format: Online & free to attend 👉 Register now. Link in bio. . #GermanUDS #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #InvestorMindset

US x EU Founder-Friendly? Not Always. On 1 July, we are bringing together two investors who have seen thousands of founders from both sides of the Atlantic.   🎙️ Charlie O’Donnell  Founder & GP, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures (NYC)  Author of Founder Unfriendly   🎙️ Julian Bientzle  Partner, Fly Ventures (Europe)   Together they will discuss: - What investors really look for  - How fundraising differs in Europe and the US  - Common mistakes first-time founders make  - Building a venture without quitting your job   Part of the Transformative Tech Founder Bootcamp at the German University of Digital Science.

⏳ 3 days to go. German UDS hosts the Transformative Tech Founder Bootcamp for professionals who want to turn an idea, a problem, or deep domain expertise into a real venture - led by Prof. Dr. Maren Borkert. What makes it different? You will get live pitch feedback from Charlie O’Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, work with a cross-EU cohort, and gain access to EU vs. US investor insights plus Charlie’s Founder Unfriendly ecosystem and AMA series. And yes - it is free of charge and runs fully online, with zero days of annual leave required. The bootcamp kicks off on 22 June, 2026. 👉 Register now. Link in bio. . #GermanUDS #FounderBootcamp #StartupJourney #FreeCourses #Entrepreneurship

What if you could build a real EU venture, get live feedback from a New York VC, and not take a single day off work? 🚀 That is exactly what our Transformative Tech Founder Bootcamp is designed for. From 22 June to 11 July 2026, this 2.5-week online bootcamp runs in the evenings and on Saturday mornings, so you can build alongside your job, not instead of it. Zero annual leave required. What makes it different? You will work in cross-EU teams, build a real venture concept, and get live pitch feedback from Charlie O’Donnell (@ceonyc) of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, a 20-year VC veteran and former Union Square Ventures and First Round Capital investor. You will also unlock access to the Founder Unfriendly AMA series, with founder conversations featuring names like Datadog, Food52, and Muck Rack. This bootcamp is free of charge and for professionals who want to validate an idea, sharpen their problem framing, and explore venture creation without pressing pause on their career. Demo Day is on 11 July 2026, online-first with an optional in-person Berlin gathering. Spots are limited. 👉 Register for free now! Link in bio. . #GermanUDS #TechBootcamp #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship #FreeCourses

We are still inspired by the conversations at our 4th International Conference on Digital Science in Education! 🚀 Two days of exchange, ideas, and fresh perspectives on AI, academic integrity, lifelong learning, open source, and the future of the university.   📸 Here are some highlights from the conference and a look back at some of the key moments.   Read our blog for the biggest takeaways. Link in bio. . #germanuds #internationalconference #aiineducation #digitalinnovation #onlinelearning

What does a campus experience look like when the campus is no longer the limit? Roland Klemke, Fridolin Wild, and Daniele Di Mitri joined Julia von Thienen for a panel that went straight to the heart of digital education. What came through clearly: online education is not about copying the physical campus in a new format. It is about rethinking pedagogy, community, and belonging for a digital world. The panel showed that the future of the university is not just a platform or a virtual space. It is a place to create connection, shared purpose, and productive struggle. And the sharpest point of all: if students are going to feel part of something, they need more than access. They need identification, interaction, and a reason to come back. 📸: Photos by Jürgen Sendel . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #PanelDiscussion #AIinEducation #Potsdam