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Exmatriculation – What Then?

March 14th, 2025 | by
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The last exams have been written and the final thesis has been handed in – your studies are coming to an end. An era is ending and new paths are waiting for you, be it a job, further studies or other exciting challenges.
But what happens to the RWTH services that accompanied you during your studies? How long will you still have access to your accounts, documents and data?

Here you can find out what remains and what you should definitely do before exmatriculating.

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Digital Cleanup Day 2025

March 12th, 2025 | by
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The temperatures are rising and the first flowers are sprouting from the ground. That can only mean one thing: spring is here. And that means it’s time for the annual spring cleaning. But don’t just clean and declutter your home, do the same for your digital devices. Digital Cleanup Day on March 15 is a reminder to do a digital spring cleaning too.

 

 

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The Beginnings of Computer Technology – Part 3

March 10th, 2025 | by

In our previous post we explored the basic architecture of the Z3, now let’s look at the aspect that made the Z3 so special: the ability to program it freely. In this third, and final, part of this series, we will focus on how programs were entered and processed and what limitations existed. We will also take a look at the input and output methods to get a more comprehensive picture of how users interacted with the machine.

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IT-ServiceDesk: You ask, We Help

March 7th, 2025 | by

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A smooth working day for employees and students often depends on how quickly and effectively their technical problems can be solved. This is where we, the IT-ServiceDesk, come in. To help you understand how we work and give you the best possible support, we have put together a few tips for you.

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DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?

March 5th, 2025 | by

Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.

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Tell-a-Fairy-Tale Day 2025

February 26th, 2025 | by
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Today, February 26, is that time again: “Tell-a-Fairy-Tale Day” invites you to immerse yourself in the magical world of stories. This special day reminds us how powerful stories can be – and not just in storybooks, but also in the world of IT. They found their way into the digital world early on and still characterise gaming culture today. But how do fairy tales influence game development? And what parallels are there between classic narrative structures and modern games?

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Microsoft Azure in Productive Operation

February 24th, 2025 | by
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It’s done!
After a successful pilot phase, Microsoft Azure went live at RWTH Aachen University at the beginning of 2025.

In the following article, you can find out which services are included in Microsoft Azure and which requirements you need to meet to use them.

 

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Changed Opening Hours During Carnival

February 21st, 2025 | by
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This year, the IT Center, as the data center of a renowned Rhineland university, is also taking inspiration from the cheerful atmosphere of the fifth season. The carnival season is approaching and brings with it some changes to our opening hours. Here you can get an overview of our opening hours during carnival.

 

 

 

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RWTH Aachen Reaches a Milestone: 125,000 E-Mail Accounts!

February 19th, 2025 | by
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At the beginning of the year “2025”, which is a special year, which is a special year in a mathematical sense, because 2025 is the square number of the sum of 1 to 9, we are pleased to announce the launch of the 125,000th RWTH e-mail account! In this article, we take a look at the development of RWTH e-mail accounts and RWTH-e-mail domains over the last 10 years.

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Our Tips for an Accessible Learning Space

February 17th, 2025 | by

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“A picture is worth a thousand words” – you often hear this phrase. However, this does not apply to blind and visually impaired students, unless the picture is accompanied by a suitable description. Every student is unique and impairments are not always visible. That’s why today we are presenting important and easy-to-implement measures to make your learning spaces in RWTHmoodle accessible and to check for accessibility.

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