Towards X Futures

Information Systems and Sustainable Supply Chain Management

We are dedicated to exploring the potential for sustainable futures through digital innovation (x futures).

Digital technology plays a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable society. We still have much to learn about the interplay between digital technology and sustainable transformation.

With a focus on the socio-economic aspects of digital ecosystems, we gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between digital innovators and entrepreneurs, data, and knowledge as drivers of change. We guide individuals and organizations in positioning themselves for  "x futures".

Join us on our journey Towards X Futures.

Teaching

Our teaching program includes courses for Bachelor, Master, and PhD students on sustainability with and through digital innovation & entrepreneurship. You will also find core IS courses, for instance on Machine Learning in our portfolio.

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Start-up

The Co-Creation Lab: Place Beyond Bytes offers all members of UDE a 24/7 working environment and the digital infrastructure to build data-based products and services with impact.

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Research

We engage in research on the intersection between digital innovation and entrepeneurship, digital ecosystems, and organizing data and knowledge. Throughout our work, the team employs quantitative, qualitative, and design-oriented methods, oftentimes taking a longitudinal or multi-layered perspective.

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Information Systems and Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Latest news

 Mon., 16. Sep. 2024   Chandrakumar, Luckson

Place Beyond Bytes joins Cowork4EU

The European Academic Coworking Network (EACN) is a collaborative initiative within the Erasmus+ project, "Cowork4EU." A New Era for University Coworking Spaces The European Academic Coworking Network (EACN) represents an...
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 Fri., 30. Aug. 2024   Chandrakumar, Luckson

Exciting New Master Projects for Winter 2024/2025!

This winter, the University of Duisburg-Essen introduces two exciting master project courses designed to tackle pressing societal issues through digital innovation. One of these projects will be in collaboration with prominent new...
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 Wed., 28. Aug. 2024   Rothe, Prof. Dr. Hannes

New Editorial Roles at top IS journals

Prof. Rothe takes new editorial roles at European Journal of Information Systems (EJIS), Information Systems Journal (ISJ), and Electronic Markets (EM)
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 Mon., 26. Aug. 2024   Rothe, Prof. Dr. Hannes

Building Bridges: a context-sensitive platform to empower Girls* of Color

We are happy to announce a BMBF-funded interdisciplinary research project aimed at empowering and mentoring girls* of color from the 10th grade onward.
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 Wed., 21. Aug. 2024   Rothe, Hannes

Student assistant / research aid (WHK) positions (f/d/m) at Chair & Place Beyond Bytes

We are looking for a student assistant / research aid (d / f / m) at  Place Beyond Bytes in Duisburg-Ruhrort or Chair in Essen. These tasks are to be expected: Support in research on health data, and participation in PLACE...
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 Wed., 24. Jul. 2024   Chandrakumar, Luckson

Register for our upcoming workshops for all UDE members!

Our workshops offer all UDE members the opportunity to gain new skills in the time between terms from our expert team! Visit our three-day workshops at the Place Beyond Bytes and build a foundation in programming with Python and...
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 Tue., 21. Mar. 2023   Rothe, Hannes

Extended Generativity Theory on Digital Platforms

New publication in Information Systems Research
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FAQ

We are interested in responding to your concerns quickly and with great competence. This small guide will give you a quick overview of our services and relevant persons of contact:

 You would like to write a bachelor or master thesis?

Please have a look at our offers under the point Theses and get in touch with the respective contact person. Please also note the application and registration deadlines. You can find them for bachelor theses under this link and for master theses under this link.

 You have questions about our course offering?

Please have a look at the course page or contact the respective person.

 You would like to create a product or service yourself? 

Reach out to place2b (at) icb.uni-due.de or schedule a meeting.

 You want to visit us and wonder about our office hours?

On our team pages you will find the office hours for each staff member. You can find us in Essen or Duisburg.