Constructor University welcomes Bremen’s Senator for Finance to strengthen ties to local policymakers

In a meaningful acknowledgment of its role within Bremen’s academic ecosystem, Constructor University welcomed Bremen’s Senator for Finance Björn Fecker to campus for a special visit last week. After taking an exclusive tour of campus, the senator also met with President Dr. Stanislav Protasov and additional members of leadership to discuss synergies between the City of Bremen and CU and how this longstanding partnership can be further strengthened.
 

The meeting underscores not only Constructor University’s growing role in the educational and economic landscape, but also its commitment to decision-makers and industry leaders all across the Bremen landscape.

“It was an honor and a privilege to show Senator Fecker our beautiful campus and discuss the importance of collaboration between Constructor University and the City of Bremen,” said Dr. Protassov. “By fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and securing sustainable funding avenues, we can drive innovation and knowledge exchanges between our institutions. We aim to strengthen our role here in Bremen and shape the city’s higher education and research ecosystem.”

"Constructor University is an integral part of the scientific landscape in the Hanseatic State of Bremen, where innovation and internationality go hand in hand. One such example is the further development of vertical wind turbines produced with the campus's own 3D printer, which have the potential to become a building block for energy self-sufficient schools. The research group is thus providing new impetus for the energy transition,” said Senator Fecker. “I was very impressed by the work and the high level of commitment at Constructor University. Furthermore, I welcome the university's openness to the city and the wide-ranging social commitment of its students.”

With Bremen’s growing demand for expertise in digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and leadership training, discussions centered on potential cooperation to train state employees in these critical fields. Senator Fecker stressed the need for deeper collaboration between the university and Bremen’s industry leaders. Constructor University leadership reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside Bremen’s administration and businesses to develop research projects in rapidly growing areas, such as social sciences and AI.

Furthermore, discussions highlighted Constructor University’s ambitious growth plans in the near term, including increasing student enrollment to 5000 by 2030 (from the present 1980 students) and adding 25 new buildings for research and on-campus infrastructure via investments from potential public-private partnerships (PPP).
 

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