Michael Gutmann, a 57-year-old individual with a background in research and teaching, recently made the decision to transition to the University of Wuppertal after 25 years at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. During his previous position, which was primarily focused on clinical operations and patient care, the emphasis on research and teaching was somewhat lacking. Gutmann’s move to Wuppertal allows him to refocus on these areas and work towards integrating new technologies into the university’s existing infrastructure.
One of the main tasks that Gutmann and his team will be focusing on at the University of Wuppertal is further driving forward the ongoing digitalization efforts. As technology continues to play a vital role in modern education, Gutmann emphasizes the increasing importance of IT security as the university becomes more digitalized. Balancing the need for a secure digital working environment with the freedom required for teaching and research is a key challenge that Gutmann aims to address in his new role.
In addition to promoting digitalization and ensuring IT security, Gutmann highlights the importance of transitioning to a modern IT infrastructure at the University of Wuppertal. As complexity grows, the university will need to collaborate with other institutions, the state, or utilize cloud services to effectively manage IT processes in the future. Gutmann stresses the need for cooperation among all stakeholders to realize modern, IT-supported processes that will benefit the university in the long run.
