Establishing the CTX

The subproject “Establishing a Center for Applied Transformational Excellence (CTX) to Promote Research Transfer” is part of the strategic goal of ensuring research strength within the overall TExAS project.

The aim of the subproject is to identify and harness the factors influencing and determining the success of transfer and the implementation of research results. This increases the effectiveness of processes that promote transformation, and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences strengthens its role as a catalyst for social change.

To this end, a Center for Applied Transformational Excellence is being established, where professors from various disciplines will investigate how the transfer of applied research to business and society can be successfully achieved.

The findings will be incorporated into the teaching at the Research School as well as into training and professional development programs for university staff.
This creates a sustainable cycle of knowledge, practice, and transformation – a central building block for the future viability of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

Establishing a Center for Applied Transformational Excellence will implement measures designed to ensure the long-term effectiveness of application oriented research and strengthen the exchange of knowledge between academia and industry. This will be achieved by

• involving professors from all three research fields at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
• increasing participation in research grant applications.
• Research proposals are submitted in the field of transformation.
• Study programs are created within the Research School.
• Teaching formats are developed – to impart scientific excellence and practice oriented methods.
• Events are held with industry partners.
• Research results are transferred into practice.

The Center for Applied Transformational Excellence will begin operations on October 1, 2026.