Modern campus dreams: 38 million euros for Schwäbisch Gmünd's university!

Modern campus dreams: 38 million euros for Schwäbisch Gmünd's university!

The Pedagogical University of Schwäbisch Gmünd faces a significant change, which will not only shape the long -established appearance, but also the future of education in the region. The occasion? A comprehensive renovation of the now over 50 year old institute building. With an investment volume of 38 million euros, the majority of which is covered by the country, the university not only wants to fix its structural defects, but above all create future-capable teaching and work rooms. Loud Gmünder daily post Preliminary measures started and the actual construction work should begin at the latest in 2028. The completion is planned for 2031.

The institute building was built in 1972 and offered space for 1800 students. Today around 2500 students are enrolled in 21 courses, which makes the need to renovate all the more urgent. The Rector of the University emphasizes that a modern campus design is essential to attract future students. The glass facade remains during the renovation, and the surrounding balconies are also preserved, but are insulated energetically.

New living space for students and innovative approaches

In addition to the renovation of the institute building, another important construction project is tackled: the Creative Hall Assisted Living (CHAL). This project pursues the goal of improving the quality of life in old age and includes the integration of a student house. The infrastructure company of the Ostalb district and the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd are involved in this construction project, with grants of 600,000 euros each. The overall investment amounts to 7.5 million euros, of which 750,000 euros have already flowed from the European Fund for Regional Development, such as Landkreis Nachrichten reported.

The Creative Hall will house a three -storey, barrier -free building, which should be equipped with self -sufficient heat supply through heat pumps. The building itself should also receive a certification according to the rating system sustainable building (BNB) in silver. The planning is carried out by a community of architects and engineers and aims to create a space for innovative ideas within an aging society. In addition to a café and an interconfessional space, learning studios are also integrated, which should promote learning for students and older citizens alike.

research and technology in focus

The focus on the development of digital assistance systems by the Institute for Nursing Science at the University is particularly noteworthy. This integrated concept will support the training of experts who will work in areas such as care, health and social participation. Here, the influence of artificial intelligence in nursing is intensively researched in order to develop solutions that take into account the needs of a diversified society.

Overall, the planned renovation and the construction of new facilities at the Pedagogical University of Schwäbisch Gmünd mark an important step into the future. These investments demonstrate a clear commitment to education and quality of life in the region. For the students, teachers and the entire community, this means an exciting time in which new opportunities and perspectives are created.