Providing guidance and promoting innovation

Orientation and exchange in Feuchtwangen: Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and Feuchtwangen Campus at the Orientation Fair

On Wednesday, October 9, 2025, the day began for Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and Feuchtwangen Campus with participation in the Training & Career Orientation Fair at the Bavarian Construction Academy in Feuchtwangen.

A total of 95 exhibitors from the fields of training, study, and careers offered visitors a wide range of information. At the joint stand of Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and Feuchtwangen Campus, numerous interested visitors took the opportunity to find out about degree programs, research focuses, and career opportunities.

Many students showed great interest in the practical projects and the diverse perspectives that studying at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences opens up. The fair team was delighted with the lively exchange and the numerous interested questions about studying, campus life, and future careers.

Once again this year, the orientation fair provided an excellent platform for giving young people guidance and insights into the diverse educational paths available to them after graduating from school.

Research and networking in Ansbach: FIT 2025 strengthens dialogue between science and industry

While the orientation fair was already in full swing in Feuchtwangen, Ansbach University of Applied Sciences kicked off its 3rd Research and Innovation Day (FIT 2025) in the afternoon. The event took place in the new Ambrosius Auditorium and provided a platform for intensive exchange between science, industry, and society.

In short, concise pitches and presentations, researchers, companies, and regional partners presented their current projects in the fields of energy and sustainability, material and production innovations, digitalization and artificial intelligence, innovation management, and working and learning. Participants gained exciting insights into practical research work and innovative solutions – with a special focus on the West Middle Franconia region.

FIT 2025 was all about knowledge transfer: numerous ideas for new collaborations and joint development projects emerged. At the get-together that followed, guests and researchers took the opportunity to make new contacts and develop ideas over snacks and drinks – a strong sign of active cooperation between the university and industry. This includes, for example, the close cooperation between the Feuchtwangen campus and Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe GmbH.

Whether in Feuchtwangen or Ansbach, Ansbach University demonstrated how student counseling, practical projects, and innovative strength work hand in hand to strengthen the region.