New Pader­born Uni­ver­sity Staff Coun­cil mem­bers in­tro­duce them­selves

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The employees of Paderborn University have elected their staff representatives until 30 June 2028: the Staff Council for Academic and Artistic Employees (WPR) and the Staff Council for Technical and Administrative Employees (NWPR).

The staff councils support the employees of the respective representative group in matters relating to working life at Paderborn University. Their tasks include improving/co-designing working conditions such as recruitment, fixed-term contracts, extensions, dismissals,and mobile working/home office as well as health and safety measures and service agreements. They are always open to suggestions and complaints, which are of course treated confidentially.

The WPR represents the interests of employees in research and teaching at Paderborn University. The Executive Board was confirmed in its role. Dr. Vera Denzer continues to hold the chair. Gerd Richter as 1st Deputy Chair and Dr. Andreas Hoischen as 2nd Deputy Chair will continue to accompany her in the new four-year term of office. The committee consists of 15 people in total. Further information on the WPR' s remit, the Executive Board and the other members of the WPR can be found on its website.

Eleven people belong to the NWPR: nine employees and two civil servants. Barbara Hügemann was elected Chairwoman. She is assisted by Daniela Kästing as 1st deputy and Steffen Kanand as 2nd deputy. The NWPR represents the interests of all employees in technology and administration at Paderborn University. Information on the various tasks and members of the NWPR can be found on the NWPR website.

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A woman and two men are standing inside in front of a window.
Photo (Paderborn University): The board of the WPR (from left to right): Dr. Andreas Hoischen, Dr. Vera Denzer and Gerd Richter.
A man and two women sit and stand on stones in the greenery outside.
Photo (Paderborn University, Selina Härtel): The board of the NWPR (from left to right): Steffen Kanand, Daniela Kästing and Barbara Hügemann.