Kategorie: ‘Fun & Facts’
Discover with us: The diversity of the IT Center!
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Hello knowledge explorers!
There is so much to explore in the almost infinite worlds of the IT Center. We want to share with you exactly what fascinates you the most on our IT Center blog.
Blogging Day 2023: Sharing Knowledge
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Today we are once again celebrating Blogging Day, an opportunity to celebrate the digital sharing of knowledge. Blogging is much more than simply writing texts – it is a bridge that connects us with our community.
Since 2015, we have been providing you with information about our IT services and more on the IT Center Blog. The RDM-Blog also offers you exciting information on the topic of research data management. This year, the IT Center Changes Blog has been added to the IT Center’s blog repertoire. Would you like to get more specific insights into our blog instances? Then this post is just right for you!
#RWTHWelcomeWeek for the Winter Semester 23/24 – We Were There!
The IT Center was once again part of this year’s Welcome Week for the winter semester 2023/2024 at RWTH Aachen University! Especially international students have the opportunity to get acquainted with the services and processes of RWTH Aachen University.
Unlike previous events, this time there was no live digital lecture on our IT services. But don’t worry, there was still a video. The Welcome Week team changed the concept and adapted it to your wishes. In addition, we were live on site at the Freshers’ Fair in the Audimax on September 27, 2023, and were on hand to offer advice and support to new students.
In the following blog post, we will tell you about the Freshers’ Fair, the newly designed information video about our IT services, and also give you some help for a successful semester.
IT Center Oktoberfest 2023
The IT Center management once again invited to the IT Center Oktoberfest on September 29, 2023, after a long break due to Covid. Parallel to the Munich role model, people enjoyed themselves in typical Tracht, Bavarian specialties, and lots of good humor.
The IT Center party team organized the party for employees, trainees, student assistants and alumni. Traditional decorations, a beer cart, music, and lights created a great atmosphere. Although the weather was not ideal in the meantime, the participants were not impressed by this and continued to celebrate in a good mood.
Certification of the Quality Management System
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The IT Center at RWTh Aachen University is home to various divisions that are responsible for different subject areas. Among others, the Networks department, which is responsible for the operation and renewal of the centrally managed communication networks of RWTH.
Central tasks include the provision of a reliable and high-performance communications infrastructure to safeguard the university’s research, teaching and administrative operations.
In order to relieve the employees, a quality management system (QMS) was introduced, which was accredited according to ISO 9001 for the first time this year.
You can find out in this blog post what exactly the QMS is used for and how the ISO 9001 certification took place.
With Us, Not Only the Computing Time Is Right – Company Run 2023
On September 22, 2023, the Aachen company run celebrated its 10th anniversary. The IT Center running team was there again this year, running a total of 62.7 km for a good cause. Braving the rain, our first runners started in Aachen-Oberforstbach, followed by sunshine at the big 9.9 km run in the evening. We can say: With us not only the calculation but also the running time is right!
Tips & Tricks: The Bookmark Manager
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No matter if we are at university, at work or in private, we are on the internet a lot using the browser. Over time, we accumulate a number of websites that we want to access from time to time.
And to avoid having to search for the pages from scratch every time, there is a practical tool: Bookmarks.
We all know them, but do we use them effectively?
IT Fairytale Hour – Part 2
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Today we continue with our series, “All about the myths in the world of IT”.
If you missed the first part of the myths, feel free to check out our last post.
“The full moon causes sleepless nights” – a myth we all know. Experts have long since proven that the moon does not have magical powers. The brightness releases less melatonin in the brain, which helps us fall asleep.
So it’s worth taking another close look at widespread half-truths.
In the world of IT, there are myths that we can get to the bottom of together.
Today, it’s all about IT security and what you should know about it.
Welcome, New MATSE Trainees!
This year, we are pleased with the even three-figure MATSE growth! 103 prospective number crunchers have started their dual studies with integrated training as mathematical-technical software developers – MATSE for short.
The newcomers were welcomed at the MATSE beginners’ event on September 4 at the IT Center. The 6th of September also held exciting events in store for our first-year students.
To give you an impression, we have summarized the most important events in this blog post.
Hot Days at Home: Feel-Good Tips!
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As the sun shines brightly and temperatures rise, working from home during hot days can be both a blessing and a challenge. While we enjoy the flexibility of our home offices, the sweltering heat can sometimes make it difficult to stay focused and comfortable. But fear not! With a positive mindset and some creative ideas, we can turn these last hot days of the year into an opportunity to make our home offices into feel-good havens. Let’s explore how we can beat the heat and create a productive and enjoyable workspace.