20 years of presence: Pritzwalk celebrates success in science and education!

20 years of presence: Pritzwalk celebrates success in science and education!

In the tranquil Prignitz there is reason to celebrate! 20 years ago, the first presence of the Technical University of Brandenburg an der Havel was launched here, and this considerable development is now the focus of a festive event on Tuesday evening in Pritzwalk. The presence offices network, schools and companies and make an invaluable contribution to knowledge transfer in rural regions, in which there is often a lack of universities. According to Uckermarkurier Exist.

The importance of the presence points can also be seen in the concrete figures: since 2018, these facilities have been funded by the Brandenburg Ministry of Science with 400,000 euros annually. State secretary Tobias Dünow praised the initiative as an outstanding opportunity to strengthen the commitment in the region. Entrepreneurs Mike Blechschmidt emphasize that the Prignitzer actively work on the development of their homeland and thus also serve as a model for other rural regions.

knowledge transfer and securing skilled workers

The presence site in Prignitz not only aims at the exchange of knowledge, but also acts as a contact point for those interested in study and companies that are looking for specialists. Minister of Science Manja Schüle emphasizes the role of these facilities as ambassadors for universities in rural areas. Her goal is to inspire young people for studying and provide information about the Brandenburg science landscape. The Ministry of Science, Research and Culture emphasizes that the presence also makes an essential contribution to promoting the knowledge and technology transfer.

Insights into the diversity of the activities offer events such as the hands-on fair for students, the Brandenburg "Science Slam" and the "Summerschool@Prignitz". These formats create space for innovative ideas and the exchange between young talents and experienced experts. In addition, there are now eight presence points that are distributed via Neuruppin, Wittenberge, Fürstenwalde, Luckenwalde, Velten, Schwedt, Spremberg and Finsterwalde.

regional added value and rural development

parallel to the activities in Prignitz, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is also involved with the federal program Rural development and regional added value (BULEPLUS). This program aims to support rural regions through innovative projects and knowledge transfer. In this way, ideas are tried out and transferable knowledge is encouraged. Funding calls, application conditions and funding conditions, what for Rural regions is of great importance.