Three instructional classes designed to capture a student population of 400 individuals
In a recent high-level discussion round, Ohm President Professor Dr. Niels Oberbeck stressed the importance of Neumarkt in the university's long-term strategy. This strategic emphasis was also noted by the participating Bavarian Minister of Science and Arts Markus Blume and other notable figures.
The university is set to invest heavily in Neumarkt, with plans to accommodate around 400 students in a new university building. Alongside the existing bachelor's program "Management in the Eco-Branch," Ohm will soon offer a master's program "Sustainable Food and Resource Economics" and potentially another English-language bachelor's program "Sustainable Business & Management," tailored to regional and supraregional companies.
Research Partnerships in Neumarkt
Oberbeck highlighted the university's research activities bundled in the competence center "Sustainable Food and Resource Economics" at the Neumarkt campus. This application-oriented research involves local companies, organizations, and even the municipality. The university also anticipates further research and technology projects with regional, supraregional, and international partners and collaborates with the local startup accelerator Makers' Home.
Neumarkt aims to become a hub for science and business, with further education offerings and lecture series on sustainability topics a possibility. The city is also considering organizing an International Summer School.
University Presence in Neumarkt
The OTH Amberg-Weiden is another educational institution with plans in Neumarkt. They will establish teaching facilities, with the city involved in the project and offering student accommodation. The OTH is also planned to offer education programs in the observation tower on the LGS site, although specific courses have yet to be announced.
Expanding Horizons Near Neumarkt
While not directly related to Neumarkt, the Technologie Campus Parsberg-Lupburg is a regional hub for technological innovation and research collaborations. Meanwhile, Decker Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, located near Neumarkt, has recently expanded its facilities and focuses on plant manufacturing.
For a thriving city like Neumarkt, university offerings are crucial, as emphasized by Mayor Markus Ochsenkühn. They significantly influence the economic, social, and cultural development of the city, as demonstrated by initial projects. A focus on sustainability is essential for both Neumarkt and the universities operating in the area, ensuring long-term growth and attractiveness for future generations.
- The ongoing discussion about policy and legislation in the realm of education and self-development has gained momentum, with university leaders acknowledging the strategic importance of Neumarkt in these discussions.
- In light of the growing emphasis on general news topics such as lifelong learning and sustainability, Neumarkt aspires to become a hub for education, business, and research, with plans for online education, and even an International Summer School.
- With the increasing focus on sustainable business practices, Ohm University is set to offer a master's program and potentially an English-language bachelor's program, tailored to regional and supraregional companies, as part of its policy and legislation goals.
- The expansion of technological infrastructure and research collaborations, such as the Technologie Campus Parsberg-Lupburg and Decker Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, reflects the broader commitment to education and self-development, online and offline, in the region surrounding Neumarkt.
