NGlobal Magazin 01-2010

Hannover is not only the capital of Niedersachsen, but also the capital of research

Niedersachsen Global www.nglobal.de 66 Places Bit trade fair, the city becomes literally the focal point of the IT world community. Niedersachsen’s capital is also proud of its international position in Life Sciences, since the university and research landscape is one of the most valued in Germany. And it’s always just a small step to business—by the implementation of re- search results in Hannover. Hannover also shows an eye for proportion when considering the networking of research and production in the field of optical tech- nology. The region possesses leading research centres in the fields of production and laser technology al- ready over a period of many years already. The inter- nationally leading Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH), for example, has been around for over 20 years. The cen- Every year in spring the world’s biggest trade show for ICT open its gates to showcase the latest trends in commu- nication and technology. 30,000people in the capital are employed in the automotive industry. Hannover is home to a number of technolo- gical leaders, such as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transport, Continental and Wabco. Hannover’s pedestrian zone is one of the longest in Germany and includes one of the country’s most popular shopping streets, as a national survey has shown. tre provides a powerful incentive for firms to set up research and development facilities close by. Also Pro- duction Engineering has been at home in Hannover for a long time. Good ideas and products are deliv- ered continuously here, for example in the Hannover Production Technology Centre (PZH). It has a unique space of 20,000 square metres for work and research. Investment in Brains More than 36,000 students live in Hannover region. Many of them also embark on their careers here. Han- nover region has evolved into a university landscape offering a diversity and a level of education which fully deserves its international acclaim, providing ex- cellent career opportunities for graduates. The list of establishments is long: Leibniz University, Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover Foundation, Hanno- ver Medical School, the Hannover University of Mu- sic and Drama, the Business University of Applied Sci- ences and the German International Graduate School of Management and Administration (GISMA) to name just a few. The Leibniz University Hannover is the focal point of a vibrant scene that provides new impetuses to cultural and business life: numerous creative enterprises ham- mering out new ideas ensure that the transfer of high technology to industry thrives. The capital of Nieder- sachsen is world-famous in both human and veteri- nary medicine. The Hannover Medical School (MHH) has become the centre of transplant medicine in Ger- many, with more than 400 organ transplants per an- num. The Cochlear Implant technique for treating the deaf makes the MHH Europe’s leading institution in this field. In the field of biotechnology MHH cooperates close- ly with companies established in the nearby Medical Park. The School of Veterinary Medicine Hannover is a top international address and maintains partnerships with institutions in approx. 20 other countries. Not far from the MHH there is the International Neuroscience Institute INI, a special clinic and research establish- ment for neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, ear, nose and throat medicine, orthopaedic surgery and internal medicine. Its architecture reproduces in an abstracted form the shape of the human brain. Vitality of the Service Sector Besides research a modern and highly competive serv- ice industry is contributing to the regions role as one of the top business locations in Germany. Tourism gi- ant TUI AG is headquartered in Hannover. Hannover is Photo: ECE Photo: Volkswagen Photo: Deutsche Messe › ›