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Shaping innovation. Leading the future.

Welcome to Alma Mater Europaea - European Center Herrenberg (ECH), your leading partner for excellent education, groundbreaking research and innovative development for society and business.

24/08/2026

📚 Featured by the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

We are pleased that “The Heart of Europe – Science, Humanity and Responsibility”, published by Alma Mater Europaea – ECH Scientia Press, is featured in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts book collection. This recognition highlights the relevance of the volume and its contribution to the dialogue on science, humanity, responsibility, and the future of Europe.

📖 Learn more via the European Academy of Sciences and Arts:
https://euro-acad.eu/books?id=163

📚 The book is also available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/3982828201

10/08/2026

⭐ Recommended by the Centre for Applied Policy Research (CAP) at LMU Munich

We are delighted that the Festschrift “The Heart of Europe – Science, Humanity and Responsibility”, published by Alma Mater Europaea – ECH Scientia Press, has been featured and recommended by the Centre for Applied Policy Research (CAP) at LMU Munich. The CAP highlights Prof. Dr. Werner Weidenfeld’s contribution to this distinguished volume honoring Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Felix Unger and its reflection on the future of Europe.

📖 Read the CAP recommendation:
https://www.cap-lmu.de/aktuell/meldungen/2026/das-herz-europas.php

📚 The book is also available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/3982828201

29/07/2026

How can innovation help address the major challenges of our time? 💡

A new scientific publication co-authored by SIBE CEO Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner G. Faix explores this very question.

In the research article “Challenge-Driven Innovation: A Systematic Review of Conditions for Leading Innovations That Overcome the Challenges of Our Time,” Louisa Leoff, Werner G. Faix, and Claus-Christian Carbon examine the concept of challenge-driven innovation.

Based on a systematic literature review, the authors identify twelve key conditions that can help organisations align innovation more effectively with societal, climate-related, and economic challenges. These include:

🔹 flexible resource allocation and decision-making autonomy
🔹 a positive failure culture
🔹 cross-organisational networking
🔹 open innovation
🔹 innovation-oriented leadership

One finding stands out in particular: leadership plays a crucial role in turning challenges into impactful innovation.

Congratulations to Leoff, doctoral candidate in the AME-ECH PhD programme, our SIBE CEO G. Faix, and -Christian Carbon on the publication!

📖 Published in the International Journal of Innovation Management
🔗 DOI: 10.1142/S1363919626500064
Link: https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S1363919626500064

24/07/2026

📖 Now available!

The Festschrift The Heart of Europe – Science, Humanity and Responsibility, published by Alma Mater Europaea – ECH Scientia Press, is now available on Amazon.

This distinguished volume honors Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Felix Unger on the occasion of his 80th birthday and brings together contributions from renowned experts and leaders in science, medicine, business, and society. It offers valuable insights into science, humanity, responsibility, and the future of Europe.

📚 Available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/3982828201

14/07/2026

📖 New publication: “Digital Humanism, Epistemic Values, and Explanation: Toward a Critical Digital Humanism”

We are pleased to share a new article by Stefania Centrone and Anna-Vanadis Faix, published in Humana.Mente.

🤖 Digital systems can deliver efficient and accurate results. But do they also produce knowledge that people can understand, critically assess, and revise?

The authors explore this question by distinguishing between explanation as a technical output and explanation as an epistemic value. Moving beyond a narrow understanding of explainable AI, they propose a critical approach to digital humanism that evaluates digital systems not only by their predictive performance, but also by their capacity to support intelligibility, scrutiny, and meaningful human judgment.

🔎 The publication contributes to the interdisciplinary discourse at the intersection of technology, philosophy, ethics, and society.

Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.humanamente.eu/index.php/HM/article/view/604

01/06/2026

🤖 What role could generative AI play in investment advisory?

We are pleased to share that the survey of one of our PhD researchers has been featured by MoneyToday.

The research project, conducted in collaboration with the University of Bamberg, explores how generative AI may shape the future of investment advisory, and which factors influence its acceptance among private investors.

AI offers significant potential for data-driven insights and efficiency. At the same time, trust, transparency, perceived risk, and human expertise remain central when it comes to financial decision-making.

👉 The survey only takes a few minutes, and participants have the chance to win an iPad.

Read the MoneyToday article and take part in the survey here:
https://www.moneytoday.ch/news/ki-in-der-anlageberatung-ihre-einschaetzung-ist-gefragt

26/05/2026

📘 New publication

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book chapter by researchers affiliated with Alma Mater Europaea - ECH, now published by Springer Nature.

The chapter, “Business Challenges Between Innovation and Societal Values”, explores the growing tension between rapid innovation and societal responsibility in a global business environment.

The authors Anna-Vanadis Faix, Stefanie Kisgen und Werner G. Faix discuss how approaches such as Responsible Innovation (RI) and innovation quality can help organizations integrate sustainable and socially responsible value creation into their innovation processes — particularly in the context of developing countries and global challenges.

👉 Read the chapter here: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-032-09791-0_10

This publication reflects Alma Mater Europaea’s ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary research, ethical innovation, and international academic collaboration. 🌍

06/05/2026

🤖 Where does reach its limits?

We are excited to co-organize the Limits of Artificial Intelligence Summer School together with TU Munich and partners.

From theory to technology to ethics, this interdisciplinary setting opens space to question assumptions, challenge boundaries, and explore what can and cannot do.

Looking forward to inspiring discussions, fresh perspectives, and connecting with researchers across disciplines.

01/04/2026

🚀 Research Associate (75%, TV-L E13) with integrated PhD opportunity in InnovationLeadership

Ready to shape academic programs and executive development while pursuing your PhD?

Join Alma Mater Europaea – ECH, the research institution of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. This Research Associate position is explicitly designed to center around your doctoral studies, combining academic qualification with practical project work in the field of InnovationLeadership 🌍

This 75% position, aligned with TV-L E13, places a strong emphasis on pursuing a PhD within a structured cooperative doctoral framework with the University of Bamberg. Your doctoral project will be closely linked to your role and focus on Innovation Leadership with an emphasis on program coordination, executive education development, and academic innovation structures.

💡 What we offer
• Structured PhD pathway within a cooperative doctoral framework
• Close supervision and integration into an interdisciplinary research environment
• Combination of research and practice through collaboration with corporate partners
• Monthly salary of €3,000 in the first year

📌 Your role
You will support the coordination and development of the PhD program, organize and facilitate academic formats such as research colloquia, contribute to executive program development, and work on innovation and leadership modules, while acting as an interface between academic leadership, doctoral candidates, and institutional partners.

📩 Application
Please submit your CV, academic transcripts and certificates, and a short research proposal of 2 to 3 pages

01/04/2026

🚀 Research Associate (75%, TV-L E13) with integrated PhD opportunity in InnovationLeadership

Ready to drive international market expansion while pursuing your PhD?

Join Alma Mater Europaea – ECH, the research institution of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. This Research Associate position is explicitly designed to center around your doctoral studies, combining academic qualification with practical project work in the field of InnovationLeadership 🌍

This 75% position, aligned with TV-L E13, places a strong emphasis on pursuing a PhD within a structured cooperative doctoral framework with the University of Bamberg. Your doctoral project will be closely linked to your role and focus on Innovation Leadership with a strong emphasis on international market expansion, including India and global markets.

💡 What we offer
• Structured PhD pathway within a cooperative doctoral framework
• Close supervision and integration into an interdisciplinary research environment
• Combination of research and practice through collaboration with corporate partners
• Monthly salary of €3,000 in the first year

📌 Your role
You will contribute to the development and analysis of international market entry strategies, collaborate with corporate partners, support MBA related projects, and work on innovation monitoring and market intelligence approaches.

📩 Application
Please submit your CV, academic transcripts and certificates, and a short research proposal of 2 to 3 pages to [email protected]

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