Noticeboard : Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Master
System migration at the library successfully completed: new OPAC and more options for loans
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- All courses
On August 25th, following months of preparation in collaboration with the Verbundzentrale of the Bavarian Library Network, FOLIO—our new library management system—went live.
FOLIO stands for “The future of libraries is open,” and that holds true in every respect.
The system is completely open source; all data is stored on servers at the Leibniz Computing Center and not, for example, in the cloud of an international provider. This ensures that we retain control over all catalog, circulation, and user data at all times.
And what new features does FOLIO offer you, our users?
First and foremost, a new, more modern OPAC: https://katalog.oth-aw.de/
The OPAC login process is also changing: University members (i.e., students and staff) can now log in using their university ID and the corresponding password.
Longer loan periods—automatic renewals are now available: In addition to the standard 4-week loan period, borrowed books are automatically renewed 5 times (for students) or 4 times (for external users), each time for an additional four weeks.
If there are no holds on the item, students can keep borrowed books for up to 6 months, and external users for up to 5 months.OTH AW staff now have a loan period of 3 years, with two automatic renewals.
If there are no holds, staff members can keep borrowed books for up to 9 years.Change to the interlibrary loan service for articles: With the switch to FOLIO, the direct download link for users—which was previously included in the email notification—is no longer available.
Downloads are now available via the interlibrary loan account, which can be accessed after logging into OPAC via Account -> Orders -> Interlibrary Loan Orders (https://katalog.oth-aw.de/vufind/Holds/List). (This is also stated in the confirmation email that you will continue to receive upon successful completion of your order.)
As with any system change, we naturally still have a few areas that need work, but we’re already working hard to address them.
Currently, the self-service checkout system is not yet available. If you’d like to borrow books, please come to the circulation desk for the time being.
The interlibrary loan service for books is also still in development; we hope to be able to offer this service again in early to mid-September. However, the interlibrary loan service for articles should already be up and running again.Finally, a small request: most of the new developments and changes are falling on us as the library team, since some of the workflows are now completely different in the new system. So please be patient if things move a bit more slowly here over the next few weeks while we’re still getting familiar with the system.
We’re very much looking forward to offering you an even better, more efficient, and more appealing service with FOLIO in the future!
Webinar - Gemini Notebook für Studium & Job
Kostenloses ELEVEL Webinar zum Thema — "Gemini Notebook für Studium & Job" mit kostenfreiem, personalisierten Zertifikat.
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Liebe Studierende,
ELEVEL lädt Sie herzlich ein, am 08. September an einem kostenlosen, karriererelevanten Webinar zum Thema "Gemini Notebook für Studium & Job" teilzunehmen.
Jede teilnehmende Person erhält im Anschluss ein kostenfreies, personalisiertes Zertifikat für den Lebenslauf."Gemini Notebook für Studium & Job" - Webinar - am Dienstag, den 08. September 2026 von 18:00–19:00 Uhr (Aktuell: 395 Registrierungen) - inkl. Zertifikat
Verwandle Skripte, PDFs und Vorlesungsnotizen in deinen persönlichen KI-Lernassistenten. Im Live-Webinar lernst du, wie du mit Gemini Notebook (ehemals NotebookLM) in Studium und Job schneller lernst, effizienter arbeitest und den Überblick behältst.
Die Plätze sind begrenzt auf 1000.
Link zur kostenfreien kostenlosen Anmeldung:https://www.elevel.io/live-sessions/gemini-notebooklm-08-09-2026
Bei Rückfragen zu den Webinaren können Sie sich gerne direkt an Max Middelhauve von ELEVEL wenden: max.middelhauve
@elevel-academy.deRISE: Connect+ – Investors & Start-Up Evening
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In cooperation with the Amberg Economic Development Agency, we’re bringing innovative startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and experienced investors together in September. You’ll have the chance to learn about business ideas or present your own visions.
When? Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where? Stadtlabor+ (Bahnhofstraße 10-12, 92224 Amberg)
Who? Founders, startups, companies, and supporters from the region
The event will feature 15-minute pitches followed by an interactive feedback and Q&A session—the perfect opportunity for honest dialogue, new ideas, and potential partnerships.
Afterward, we’ll wrap up the evening with informal networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
Participation is free but requires registration.
Further information from the start-up support:
- Extended application deadline: You can apply for the Master’s program in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship until Saturday, August 15. Graduates from all disciplines who wish to drive innovation in their own startup ventures can use this program to develop innovations and advance their own startup projects on the Campus Kemnath.
- Not scheduled next week: For students, university employees, and alumni whose ideas are still in the early stages or who are generally interested in the topic of founding a company, we are once again offering a virtual initial consultation this week on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. Simply visit this link.
If you have any further questions about start-up support at OTH Amberg-Weiden, please contact the operational manager of the Regional Institute for Start-ups and Entrepreneurship (RISE, https://www.oth-aw.de/rise), Dr. Bastian Vergnon, at b.vergnon
@oth-aw.de or +49 (961) 382-1915.Online registration for language courses ist open!
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- All courses
- Language center
Online registration for our language courses in winter term 2026/27 opens today! Have fun browsing!
WEBIS Dean's Office Staffing During the Semester Break
Dear Students,
please note that the WEBIS Dean's Office will not be staffed continuously during the lecture-free period.
If you have any urgent matters, you can contact webis-dekanat@oth-aw.de at any time.
We wish you a relaxing break and a wonderful, sunny summer.
Kind regards,
The WEBIS TeamRISE: 7th Bavarian-Czech Innovation Day
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This year marks the 7th edition of the Bavarian-Czech Innovation Day, held under the motto “Two Regions. One Future.”
The event focuses on visionary ideas and forward-looking collaboration between Bavaria and the Czech Republic. In addition to inspiring keynote speeches, participants will have the opportunity to present their own startups in a 5-minute pitch and win prizes. The Innovation Day will be interpreted into German and Czech.
When? Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where? TechTower Pilsen (Koterovská 2827/152, 326 00 Plzeň 2-Slovany)
Who? Anyone interested in Bavarian-Czech cooperation or involved in related projects.
Innovation Day is a gathering for decision-makers from the business community and representatives from academia, offering a platform to exchange professional insights on current topics, make new contacts, and forge partnerships. The goal is to work with leading figures from business, academia, and politics to set the course for a sustainable and thriving economy in the shared region.
Highlights include several keynote speeches by Bavarian and Czech experts. For example, Jan Siebert (founder and CEO, tomorrow web GmbH) and Marco Schmid (CEO | schmid und kreative, brand and cultural developer). Or Martin Jiránek (Chairman of the Czech Startup Association, Startup Representative at the Ministry of Industry and Trade) and Jan Kavalírek (AI Representative for the Industry and Transport Association, CEE AI Ambassador).
There is still a waiting list for the pitch competition: The competition offers the chance to present your startup in a 5-minute pitch to leading experts and potential customers. In addition to networking opportunities and visibility, the prize includes a €750 gift certificate from the electronics retailer K+B and exclusive access to the Silicon Valley Program at Campus Kemnath.
For more information and to register (fee: €15), visit https://www.by-cz-innovationday.eu.
Further information from the start-up support:
- Extended application deadline: You can apply for the Master’s program in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship until Saturday, August 15. Graduates from all disciplines who wish to drive innovation in their own startup ventures can use this program to develop innovations and advance their own startup projects on the Campus Kemnath.
- Not scheduled this week: For students, university employees, and alumni whose ideas are still in the early stages or who are generally interested in the topic of founding a company, we are once again offering a virtual initial consultation this week on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. Simply visit this link.
If you have any further questions about start-up support at OTH Amberg-Weiden, please contact the operational manager of the Regional Institute for Start-ups and Entrepreneurship (RISE, https://www.oth-aw.de/rise), Dr. Bastian Vergnon, at b.vergnon
@oth-aw.de or +49 (961) 382-1915.Did you miss “Master on Air”? The recording is online!
Were you unable to join us live for Master on Air? Or are you currently in the middle of writing your bachelor’s thesis and would like to look into master’s programs later?
No problem! The approximately 40-minute recording is now available and can be watched at your convenience anytime.
Learn about the five master’s programs at Weiden Business School and find out more about the curriculum, unique features, and potential career prospects—at your convenience, whenever it works for you.
Watch the recording now:
https://www.oth-aw.de/en/university/departments/weiden-business-school/news-events/
Still have questions afterward? The program directors appreciate your interest and are happy to schedule a personal consultation with you.
Reminder - Master on Air am Mittwoch
Bachelor fast geschafft – und wie geht’s danach weiter? Bei Master on Air lernst du in nur einer Stunde die fünf Masterstudiengänge der Weiden Business School kennen – vor Ort oder online.
Bachelor fast geschafft – und noch unsicher, wie es danach weitergeht?
Bei Master on Air lernst du in nur einer Stunde die fünf Masterstudiengänge der Weiden Business School kennen und erfährst, welcher Master zu dir und deinen Zukunftsplänen passen könnte.
Mittwoch, 08. Juli 2026 | 17:00 Uhr
Vor Ort: Campus Weiden, Hauptgebäude, Raum 140
Online: via BigBlueButton
Weitere Infos, Online-Zugang und Anmeldung:
https://www.oth-aw.de/hochschule/fakultaeten/weiden-business-school/news-events/#veranstaltungen
Eine spontane Teilnahme ist ebenfalls möglich. Für alle, die vor Ort dabei sind, wartet eine kleine Überraschung.
Staffing of the WEBIS Dean’s Office
Dear Students,
Due to a faculty event, the Dean's Office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
WEBIS Dean's OfficeREMINDER!: Umfrage zu einer Masterarbeit "KI-Grundlagenkurs" / Survey for a Master's thesis titled “Introduction to AI-course”
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Du studierst an der OTH Amberg-Weiden? Dann bist du gefragt!
Die neue EU-Verordnung schreibt vor, dass alle Studierenden Grundkenntnisse in KI erwerben müssen.
In meiner Masterarbeit entwickle ich einen neuen, praxisnahen KI-Grundlagenkurs. Deine Meinung ist mir wichtig. Hilf mit, Inhalte zu gestalten, die für Studierende wie dich wichtig sind.
👉 Anonym – keine persönlichen Daten
👉 Schnell – nur ca. 5 Minuten
👉 Einflussreich – deine Stimme zählt!
Fülle jetzt den Fragebogen aus und hilf mit, den Kurs der Zukunft zu gestalten!
https://survey.gebongert.de/poll/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=268248&lang=de
Are you a student at OTH Amberg-Weiden? Then I want to hear from you!
The new EU regulation requires that all students acquire basic knowledge of AI.
In my master’s thesis, I’m developing a new, practical introductory AI course. Your opinion matters to me. Help shape content that’s important to students like you.
👉 Anonymous – no personal data
👉 Quick – only about 5 minutes
👉 Influential – your voice counts!
Fill out the quiz now and help shape the course of the future!
https://survey.gebongert.de/poll/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=268248&lang=en