education in Saxony-Anhalt are linked to each other: All in all, 157 projects of four universities of applied sciences with a total capacity of about eight million Euros in 2009. Since 2005, the following research foci of the Centre of Competence of Hochschule Harz have been defined: e-government for business organizations legal basis of e-administration application of geographic information systems and web-mapping-services polymer fibers tourism for generation 50 plus security, distribution and e-government automated vehicular disposition microcontroller applications The thematic spectrum of research projects of Hochschule Harz ranges from communication technology, mobile robotics, and electronic administration to service quality in tourist value-added chain and double-entry bookkeeping. The volume of third-party funding regularly makes up ten percent of the budget of Hochschule Harz. Arts, culture, and lecture series at Hochschule Harz Hochschule Harz has a deep relationship with the Harz region. Many offers are explicitly addressed to non-students. The exchange of ideas between different generations and occupational groups represents the main concern of this alignment. Art exhibitions The Rector’s Office, a 100-year old villa with a varied history, and the so-called paper mill, a new building on Wernigerode’s campus, incorporate areas for various art exhibitions that are held on a regular basis. A wide range of student, full-time, and amateur artists from the region or other areas are targeted. „Foundation Karl Oppermann“ Exceptional for a university of applied sciences in Saxony-Anhalt, the “Foundation Karl Oppermann” was opened at Hochschule Harz in 2008. The internationally known artist and former professor at University of Arts in Berlin contributed four large-format oil paintings that deal with international issues. These masterpieces are a donation or on permanent loan to the library of Hochschule Harz in Wernigerode and accessible to the public. In 2009, the artist enlarged the foundation with a portrait of Alexander von Humboldt and a large-format triptych. Oppermann’s paintings are about self-awareness, departure, and search for luck, but also about escape, expulsion, and fight for survival. Conference and Event Management In 2006, increasing interest in using Hochschule Harz as a seminar and congress location resulted in founding a department for Conference and Event Management with a market-driven service offer. GenerationenHochschule – Education that encompasses all generations Since 2007, the so-called GenerationenHochschule (Generations’ University) has evolved into something of a tradition, which is embraced by the local communities. Twelve times a year more than 250 students representing all generations participate in special lectures given