Source: Own Illustration
Right at the start of 2025, we launched something completely new: Our Instagram channel @itcenterrwthaachen is live!
Since January 6, 2025, the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University has also been on Instagram – and we are delighted to welcome everyone who already follows us there, interacts with us or simply visits us regularly.
Why Instagram Anyway?
You might be wondering: What is the IT Center doing on Instagram now? Quite simply, we want to make IT topics more accessible, share practical tips and show that IT doesn’t always have to be complicated and dry. Our aim is to create added value – for students, employees, project partners and, of course, anyone interested in IT.
We also receive a lot of questions at the IT-ServiceDesk, which we can easily answer in advance with our posts on Instagram. Short information quickly explained – that’s exactly what the platform is perfect for. So, take a look at our feed – we’ve already answered some of our top questions there.
What You Can Expect on Our Channel
Our channel is all about everything that makes everyday IT life at RWTH Aachen University easier. We publish posts in our feed several times a week – mostly small illustrations, short explanations or photos from our everyday life.
We also keep you up to date on a daily basis in our stories:
→ News about our IT services
→ Impressions from events
→ Updates on malfunctions, maintenance and other information
→ Announcements & events
A special highlight: our IT Bites. You may already be familiar with this format from our blog – now the short IT tips are also available as snack content on Instagram. Whether it’s a security tip, shortcut or trick for digital working – there’s sure to be something for everyone here.
Interaction Welcome!
What makes us particularly happy: When you join in! We don’t want our channel to be just a news feed, but also a place for dialogue. That’s why you’ll find little quizzes, surveys or even a small competition in the future.
Another highlight so far: our reels – especially the impressions of the carnival party were very well received and show that IT can also be colourful and creative: IT can also be colourful, creative and a little bit jolly!
Did You Know?
Did you know that our most successful articles so far have centred around RWTH’s basic IT services? No wonder – after all, learning platforms and tools such as RWTHonline and IdM Selfservice are a constant part of our everyday study and work life. And this is exactly where we want to support you with tips, tutorials and information.
Discover IT Together
With our @itcenterrwthaachen channel, we want to do one thing above all: make IT topics accessible and easy to understand – and also show who is actually behind the many IT services that you use every day.
Whether students, employees or project partners – we are happy to welcome everyone who stops by, follows, comments or gives us feedback.
Follow us and stay up to date on the IT topics that move RWTH!
#ITCenterRWTH
Responsible for the content of this article is Morgane Overath.
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