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When Learning Becomes an Adventure

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:41:01 +0100

A report by graduates of the Experiential Education Certificate Program has been published in the “Our RPTU Story” section of the Campus Life website.

Mourning the Loss of Dirk Sponholz

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:17:48 +0200

It was with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of our dear colleague Dirk Sponholz.

Anyone who worked with Dirk on the Experiential Education Certificate (ZEP) program knows that he approached his work with great passion and dedication. His commitment to inclusion within the context of experiential education greatly enriched the project. Dirk championed the cause of those who are often overlooked and, with great empathy and perseverance, sought ways to put inclusion into practice.

With his passing, we lose not only a competent colleague but also a dear friend who inspired us to think in a more inclusive and open-minded way.

We wish his family and closest friends much strength and hope.

All colleagues in the Experiential Education Certificate Program

Certificate Award Ceremony

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200

As part of the final event for the Certificate in Experiential Education (ZEP), the first 15 graduates were honored at a ceremony on September 28, 2026. The participants were welcomed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Mandy Schiefner-Rohs. In her speech, the Vice President emphasized the practical relevance and educational value of the certificate program. During the event, the students presented the experiential education projects they had carried out through lectures and poster presentations and received their certificates of participation at the end.

Through personal feedback, the students expressed their enthusiasm for the certificate:

“THANK YOU for your enthusiasm for experiential education, for treating us as equals, and for the shared experience!”

“…the certificate was so important for me and my personal development. I learned so much, built self-confidence, and drew a great deal of strength from my interactions with the AMAZING faculty and students. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”