Entries by Manuela Gutberlet

First SAP Next-Gen Innovation Lab in Oman launched at GUtech

HALBAN To foster the links between the academia and the industry, the first of its kind SAP Next-Gen-Lab in Oman was inaugurated at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) in cooperation with SAP, one of the leading enterprise software corporations yesterday afternoon. The laboratory was launched by members of the Rectorate of GUtech […]

Solar Photovolatic Course Held at GUtech

A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Course was held at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) last week. Over 20-participants from industry, SMEs and academia attended the 5 day course. The course was conducted for the third time at GUtech by Shams Global Solutions (SGS) in partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI). Throughout the week of training, participants […]

Geoscientist Prof Gösta Hoffmann received a Teaching Award of the University Bonn

BONN Prof Dr. Gösta Hoffmann, who is teaching and researching at GUtech, was awarded with the Rectorate’s Teaching Award 2018 of the University Bonn recently. With this award the management of the University and the Faculty of Mathematics, Geosciences and Natural Sciences of the University Bonn recognizes Prof Gösta’s strength in teaching. “Prof. Gösta Hoffmann […]

Students volonteered during the UNESCO World Heritage Meeting in Bahrain

HALBAN The Faculty of Business and Economics at GUtech has recently formed a student club entitled Oman Sustainable Tourism Club (OSTC). The department of Logistics, Tourism and Service Management is planning for the official launch of the club to take place on 27 September, on the occasion of the World Tourism Day. “The club members […]

GUtech students to participate in a special German Language and Culture Course at RWTH Aachen University

MUSCAT A group of 15 GUtech students and two supervisors will participate in a special language and culture course to be held at GUtech’s German partner-university RWTH Aachen University in August. Since 2009, the annual 3 week study-trip has been conducted in cooperation with RWTH Aachen University and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). DAAD […]

GUtech hosts a delegation from Nagoya University

HALBAN To enhance its internationalization the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) has hosted three high-ranking representatives of Nagoya University (Japan) on its campus in Halban. Dr. Yoshihito Watanabe, Trustee and Vice-President for International Planning and Public Relations as well as Prof. Dr. Eng. Nakamura Hikaru of the Department of Civil Engineering and Takako […]

A textile block construction by UPAD students

HALBAN Each year, the Department of Urban Planning and Architectural Design (UPAD) at GUtech aims to give students the opportunity to realize a small building. Last year students built a small tower from prefabricated rammed earthen blocks. “The goal is that they understand the construction in more depth and to see the consequences of their design. This year’s project by […]