Improved working conditions in the WSZB group study room

The WSZB group study room was remodelled at the request of the students. In addition to some new, partially height-adjustable tables and ergonomic stools, there is now also a small lounge corner. With a sofa, an armchair and a bench, this invites students to relax together between study phases. Felt partitions with castors provide more privacy for the individual groups.

Two Samsung Flips were purchased to make it easier for students to work together. These are interactive displays on which notes can be created with a corresponding pen and then saved. The displays can also be used as an extended screen for laptops, tablets or smartphones. This is done either wirelessly or via the attached USB-C cable.

Another technical innovation are Meeting Owls, which enable hybrid meetings with a 360-degree camera and integrated speakers. They can be borrowed from the circulation desk if required.

The concept was developed with the help of some students who took part in a seminar organised by the Chair of Business Education and Human Resources Development in the summer semester of 2023 to redesign the group workroom. The students worked in two teams to think about creativity, ergonomics and health, the atmosphere and technology in the room and then developed suggestions for improvement.

The group study room is reserved for FAU members.