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04 / 12 · Research
Research that lands
Three Fernsee University projects that leave the lecture hall: a tablet consultation service for care homes, an AI workshop for small and medium-sized businesses, and a measuring buoy on the lake.
Digital health
PflegeNah
When the journey to the doctor's surgery is too far, the consultation comes to the care home by tablet. PflegeNah has tested this in 24 homes. In the pilot, hospital transfers fell by 31%.
care homes in the project
fewer hospital transfers in the pilot
Prof. Dr. Thomas Albrecht
Professor of Digital Health, project lead
AI for SMEs
AI Workshop
Trying out artificial intelligence in everyday work instead of just talking about it: 40 local businesses are testing in the AI Workshop what really helps them day to day. Each business receives six weeks of support. The programme is free of charge.
businesses from the region
weeks of support per business
Prof. Dr. Hanna Vogel
Professor of AI for SMEs, project lead
Environmental engineering
SeeSensor
A floating measuring buoy monitors the water quality of Lake Fernsee. The data can be viewed live: four readings per minute, around the clock.
readings per minute
Buoy on Lake Fernsee
SeeSensor project
Environmental engineering, Fernsee University
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04 / 12 · Research
Research in numbers
Fernsee University carries out applied research: with partners from the region and with students. This is what the 2025 research year looked like.
third-party funding in 2025
ongoing projects
joint doctorates
publications
Research focus areas
Three fields, one aim
The university concentrates its research in three focus areas. All three share one goal: knowledge that makes a difference in practice.
Climate-resilient cities
How do cities cope with heat? The KühlRaum project measures and models which measures work. More in the cover story.
Digital health
Care where people live: PflegeNah brings the consultation to care homes by tablet.
AI for SMEs
The AI Workshop supports 40 local businesses as they test artificial intelligence in everyday work.
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