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For faculty, we provide a functional and effective working environment that can also be used across campuses. We offer additional services to meet specific requirements for conducting courses, engaging in research activities, or the mobile use of work environments.
User Data / Email
- A central personal user ID for logging in to all relevant workstations and web-based systems
- Personal email address with webmail access for professors and external lecturers
- Active Sync access to the mailbox (data synchronization on mobile devices) for full-time faculty
- Comprehensive groupware system (calendar, contacts, etc.) with Active Sync access for full-time faculty
Workspace environment
- Provision of hardware and software
- Equipping faculty with laptops as desktop replacements
- Centralized, automated client installation, central virus, and patch management
- High-availability network storage for workgroups and personal data
- Internet access, WLAN “eduroam“
- Network printers in the workspace
- Printing service in the duplication center
Lecture hall equipment
- Lecture hall PC with permanently installed projector, speakers
- Internet access, WLAN “eduroam“
- Partially touch-sensitive whiteboards (e.g., Smartboards)
- Varied equipment for specialized applications and teaching in the labs.
Campus-Management
- Provision of service platforms with web-based functions for organizing daily academic life
- Support for S.A.M. for Faculties 1, 3, 4, 5, and the Berlin Professional School (Faculty 2 to follow in 2023)
E-Learning / Blended Learning
- Consultation and support for all E-Learning activities
- Media didactic consultation for the use of E-Learning systems (including wikis, weblogs, Moodle learning platform, Adobe Connect virtual classroom)
- E-Learning portal
- Support in the preparation of interactive teaching materials
Security and Data Storage
- Antivirus on all PCs and servers, central distribution of up-to-date virus definitions
- SPAM filter and antivirus on the mail server
- Mail server on the internet via secure connection (https)
- Central administration of all PCs to reduce risks for users
- Password-protected access to all systems to prevent unauthorized access
- Backup service of all servers, enabling the recovery of accidentally deleted data
- Provision of a personal network drive, allowing access to centrally stored data from any computer within a network segment
Research / Projects
- Function-bound email addresses for projects and research groups
- Procurement of specific software
- Consultation regarding the use of new media
- Support for Campus4U as research management (publications, projects)
Events
- Consultation and technical support for all events and conferences
- Technical assistance for participants throughout the entire event duration
Business Trips
- Use of the WLAN “eduroam” at other universities with the HWR username
Guides/Training
- Provision of comprehensive guides for specialized applications
- Regular training offerings on e-learning tools
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For students, we provide access to online platforms designed to facilitate the organization of their studies. Additionally, we offer a learning management system that supports electronic forms of studying. Access to electronic systems is deactivated 120 days after deregistration and deleted after 150 days.
HWR Account
Upon enrollment, students receive a central personal user ID for logging in to all relevant workstations and web-based systems at the university.
–> What is my HWR account?
CampusCard
The CampusCard serves as a student ID, cafeteria card, library card, and print card. You can obtain the card from the card dispenser machine using a QR code, which you will receive by email before starting your studies. Please check your financial status in the S.A.M. portal (Menu: “My Studies” > “Financial Status”) before printing the card.
Deutschland Ticket
From the summer semester of 2024, the regular semester ticket for students will be replaced by the Germany Ticket. Starting on March 28th, the ticket will be available through RIDE.
The Germany Ticket is personalized and will be available exclusively in digital form.
WiFi
The WLAN connection at HWR Berlin is provided through the Education Roaming (eduroam) service of the German Research Network (DFN).
Webmail
Upon enrollment, students receive a personal university-related email address with webmail access for communication with the university during their studies. This email address within the domain @stud.hwr-berlin.de is stored in the campus and learning management systems.
Campus Management System
S.A.M. (Study Administration Management) is the new digital campus management system of HWR Berlin. Here you will find all information related to your studies (e.g., grades, exam registrations, course enrollment).
Learning Management System (Moodle)
Moodle is the central learning management system of HWR Berlin. Here you will find the digital representation of your enrollments, have access to digitized courses, and can also make use of self-learning offers or access information services of the HWR service units.
E-Learning
At HWR Berlin, most courses are now enriched with digital teaching content, digital teaching and learning phases, and digital exams. The E-Learning Center supports both faculty and students by providing web-based teaching and learning environments, as well as training, consultations, and tutorials.
PC Workstations
For self-study, PC workstations are available at both locations with access to the intranet and internet, and they can also be used for preparing term papers and theses outside of class times.
- Campus Schöneberg: in the library (Building A, 4th and 5th floors)
- Campus Lichtenberg: in the library (Building 6 B/C)
Library
HWR Berlin offers its students a comprehensive library service (loan, reading rooms, workspaces, digital resources).
Contact for IT questions
For study-related inquiries, please contact your responsible student office, and for questions regarding enrollment and re-registration, contact the Application, Admission, and Enrollment Office (BBZI).
Azure Dev Tools for Teaching
- Program by Microsoft that provides users with licenses for most Microsoft products.
- Information on eligible study programs
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For employees, we provide a functional and effective working environment that can be utilized across campuses.
User Data / Email
- A central personal user ID for logging in to all relevant workstations and web-based systems
- Personal email address with webmail access and use of MS Outlook
- Function-bound email addresses for workgroups
- Comprehensive groupware system (calendars, contacts)
Workspace environment
- Provision of hardware and software
- Additional equipment for mobile working
- Provision and support of specialized applications
- Centralized and automated client installation
- Centralized virus and patch management
- High-availability network storage for workgroups and personal data
- Internet access, WLAN “eduroam”
- Network printers in the workspace
- Printing service in the duplication center
Guides / Training
- Provision of comprehensive guides for specialized applications
- Regular training offerings on e-learning tools
Events
- Consultation and technical support for all events and conferences
- Technical assistance for participants throughout the event duration, if needed
Business Trips
- Use of the WLAN “eduroam” at other universities with the HWR username
- Possibility of mobile working (VPN)
E-Learning
- Offers from the E-Learning Center are usable for employees in most cases
- Self-learning courses, e.g., for office products, occupational safety, data protection, and data security
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HWR uses Dell Advantage, a benefits program that offers discounts on Dell products for students, faculty, and staff for personal use. The benefits include price reductions, free delivery, and returns.
Procedure
Go to the Dell Advantage homepage and register using your university email address. Valid domains are @hwr-berlin.de, @doz.hwr-berlin.de, and @stud.hwr-berlin.de.