Studierendenwerk Hamburg
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The Studierendenwerk Hamburg: Support and Service for Hamburg Students
editThe Studierendenwerk Hamburg is a central service provider for the social and economic support of approximately 73,000 students at eight Hamburg universities. As a public law institution, established based on the law on the Studierendenwerk Hamburg (Studierendenwerksgesetz StWG from 23.06.2005), the Studierendenwerk complements research and teaching with a comprehensive social dimension.
Key Products and Services
edit- University Catering: The Studierendenwerk operates a variety of cafeterias and dining halls that offer affordable and diverse meal options.
- Housing: It provides environmentally conscious and resource-saving housing options through energy-efficient renovations and modern residential complexes.
- BAföG and Study Financing: The Studierendenwerk assists students with the application and management of BAföG and other study financing options.
- Social & International: It offers comprehensive social counseling, especially for pregnant students, expectant fathers, and students with children, as well as international support and integration.
- Childcare: The Studierendenwerk operates daycare centers and offers parental contributions for childcare.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Studierendenwerk Hamburg is to promote equal opportunities for all students and ensure that studying is accessible and successful for everyone. The central values include:
- High Customer Satisfaction: The Studierendenwerk focuses on continuous improvement of the quality of its products, processes, and services.
- Economic and Social Responsibility: It operates economically successful and responsibly to shape the social development of the university environment.
- Quality Management: A continuously developed quality management system ensures the high quality of work.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Studierendenwerk Hamburg is strongly engaged in sustainability initiatives:
- Environmental Protection: It participates in the ÖKOPROFIT club and is included in the "Environmental Partnership" Hamburg to promote sustainable business practices.
- Energy-Efficient Renovations: In the housing sector, the Studierendenwerk focuses on environmentally conscious and resource-saving measures.
- Support Association: The support association of the Studierendenwerk, founded in 2009, assists students in emergency situations and promotes equal opportunities in studies through donations.
The Studierendenwerk Hamburg is thus an indispensable partner for Hamburg universities and their students, providing comprehensive service and counseling services while also committing to sustainability and social responsibility.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.stwhh.de/das-studierendenwerk-hamburg/ueber-das-studierendenwerk-hamburg
- 2 - https://www.xing.com/pages/studierendenwerkhamburg/about_us
- 3 - https://www.100jahre-stwhh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/100_Jahre_Jubilaeum/Rueckblick_Publikationen/Publikationen/100JahreStW_DINA4_PDF_2022_06_22_Layout_.pdf
- 4 - https://www.uni-hamburg.de/gleichstellung/gleichstellung/datenbank/importiert/sozialberatung-fr-schwangere-werdende-vter-und-studierende-mit-kindern.html
- 5 - https://www.stwhh.de/das-studierendenwerk-hamburg