Areas of Responsibility
The Office of the Vice President for Academic Infrastructure (VPW) at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) brings together the university’s central research support services. In addition to the IT service center (HRZ) and university library (UB), the office also oversees the academic sports services (ahs), the central lab animal facility (ZVTH), the animal welfare officers (TSchB), and the Web Relaunch project. The Staff Division for Academic Infrastructure (StW), as a cross-functional organization, serves as the point of contact for the structural development of these areas. The focus is always on creating ideal conditions for research, teaching, and student studies.
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IT Service Center (HRZ)
As JLU's IT competence and service center, HRZ provides IT infrastructure along with its associated services.
University Library (UB)
The UB provides central information and literature for research, teaching, and studies. This includes providing digital and print media, operating modern learning spaces, and offering support for scholarly publishing and open access.
Academic Sports Service (ahs)
The ahs offers a comprehensive sports and fitness program for JLU students and staff. In addition to a wide range of courses promoting health, the program also includes sporting events and active recreational activities to balance out campus life.
(German only)
Animal Welfare Officers (TSchBs)
JLU's TSchBs monitor compliance with legal requirements in research and teaching. They help prepare research proposals and offer advice on alternative methods.
(German only)
Central Lab Animal Facility (ZVTH)
ZVTH supports research projects by breeding, housing, and caring for laboratory animals in accordance with the current state of the art, as well as by offering advice on laboratory animal science, while promoting the 3R principle (replace, reduce, refine).
(German only)
Web Relaunch
The Web Relaunch team is developing JLU's new website. The focus is on sustainable design, modern technologies, and a user journey that quickly and intuitively guides visitors to their destination.