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FernUni Hagen appoints first honorary professor for new literary paths!
The FernUniversität Hagen awards its first honorary professorship to Martin Kiel, who promotes innovative approaches in literary studies.
FernUni Hagen appoints first honorary professor for new literary paths!
The Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences at the FernUniversität in Hagen recently made a groundbreaking decision: the first honorary professorship was awarded to Hon.-Prof. Dr. Martin Kiel awarded. Loud FernUni Hagen In the future, Kiel will work closely with the Department of Modern German Literature and Media History.
Martin Kiel has a deep connection to the FernUniversität, where he studied during his military service and worked during his holidays as a student. This connection is also reflected in his enthusiasm for the heterogeneous students at the FernUni and their individual experiences and prior knowledge. His work at the FernUniversität is not only a personal but also an academic confirmation of his achievements to date.
Activities and experiences
The appointment of Kiel did not come by chance. From 2022 to 2024 he will work as a field networker in the research focus of work - education - digitalization. In this role, he will lead workshops in history and education that deal with the transformation of educational processes. The department owner, Prof. Peter Risthaus, praises the honorary professorship as an opportunity to break new ground in literary studies.
Kiel brings with him an extensive academic career. He studied biology, German, philosophy, archeology and art history in Bochum and completed his doctorate in 1995 on the subject of “The Last World” by Christoph Ransmayr. In addition to his academic work, he has gained valuable experience in various management roles, including at Thalia and Douglas. He is currently the scientific director of a think tank that advises companies on innovation and transformation issues.
Digital transformation in higher education
The challenges of digitalization are also present in higher education and are emphasized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Loud BMBF New digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, offer significant opportunities to improve study conditions. The focus is on individualization, flexibility and mobility.
The federal-state initiative on AI in higher education includes numerous projects that aim to strengthen the AI skills of students and university staff. For Kiel, with its extensive experience in digital transformation, this opens up a practical and theoretical space for theoretical testing and implementation of corresponding concepts.
With his honorary professorship at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Martin Kiel has the opportunity to advance both science and practice in literary studies and digital education. He will not only act as a mentor for the students, but also strengthen the interface between theory and practical application in the digital education landscape.