SPARKS University Elects Its First Senate

The newly elected Senate of SPARKS University of Applied Sciences officially began its work with its inaugural meeting on 21 September 2026.

The Senate is one of the university’s central academic governing bodies and is involved in key decisions concerning teaching, research and the continued development of SPARKS University. It brings together representatives of the professors, non-academic staff and student body.

The first Senate of SPARKS University consists of the following members – pictured from left to right:

• Petra Egerer, Representative of Non-Academic Staff
• Dr Dr Fabian Simmank, Professor of Cognitive Science
• Dr Katja Nieberle, Professor of Data Science
• Dr Cornelia Hattula, Professor of Marketing
• Dr Kai Fehse, Professor of Communication Science and President
• Peter Bolsenkötter, Student Representative
• Anne Brandner, Professor of Copy & Story

The inaugural meeting marks another important milestone in the development of SPARKS University. We wish all Senate members a successful start and look forward to shaping the future of our university together.