HNEE is breaking new ground - our internal structural reform.

At the centre of our reform is the introduction of a modern matrix structure, which is divided into schools and departments. This system is designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, create synergies between the various specialist areas and pool knowledge and expertise more efficiently. The departments take on a coordinating role, while the schools promote interdisciplinary teaching and research. The matrix structure will make us more flexible and agile so that we can respond to the dynamic challenges of our time. As a pioneer of sustainability transformation and against the backdrop of a constantly changing educational landscape, it is crucial to create structures that promote innovation and sustainable development. Through stronger networking of disciplines and flexible collaboration between different specialisms, HNEE will become an even stronger trailblazer for sustainable solutions that have an impact at both regional and global level.

A key success factor of this reform is the participatory approach, which involves all university status groups. Lecturers, staff and students are involved in the development process from the outset and can contribute their ideas and perspectives. This broad participation not only strengthened the acceptance of the new structures, but also promoted a sense of community that has an impact beyond the implementation of the reform. HNEE is thus demonstrating that it is not only a pioneer in shaping sustainable development, but also in developing modern structures.

With the internal structural process, HNEE is setting an example far beyond its university boundaries. We are positioning ourselves as a pioneer for university innovation in Brandenburg and serve as an example of how universities could be structured in the future in order to meet the growing demands of a sustainable society.