Eight months after the new digital accessibility law came into force, a clear picture is emerging: measurable improvements are visible, yet comprehensive digital accessibility has not been achieved.We analysed 245 websites across ten key sectors and reassessed them using the same methodology as in March 2025. Within one year, the share of fully accessible websites

Berlin, January 14, 2025 – On the occasion of Wikipedia’s upcoming anniversary, the Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) examined how knowledge about major publicly listed companies is represented differently on Wikipedia and Grokipedia. The analysis compares the source structures of entries on the 40 largest publicly listed companies in Germany across both platforms. In

Gisma University of Applied Sciences has officially received joint accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), two of the world’s leading authorities on business education. The accreditations were awarded after a thorough evaluation process, which involved a panel of senior business school leaders from around the world.  Gisma University of Applied Sciences forms

For this analysis, data from 681 universities with a total of more than 2.8 million students were evaluated, ranging from public universities to private universities of applied sciences. The subject choices of international students stand out in particular: computer science is the most popular field of study, followed by business administration. At some institutions, international

Potsdam, 15 September 2025 – With municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia scheduled for September, it is an opportune moment to take a closer look at the leadership of Germany’s larger municipalities. This study focuses specifically on Oberbürgermeister (senior mayors) around 350 across Germany’s major cities such as Berlin, Cologne, and Munich. Who holds office, which

Potsdam, 11 August 2025 – Gisma University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the prestigious BSIS Impact Label, an international recognition for business schools that make an impact far beyond teaching and research. The label is awarded by the European higher education network EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), which, following a comprehensive evaluation process,

Major differences in global start-up activityPotsdam, 14 July 2025 – Where are the most promising start-ups currently being launched? And which cities are attracting the greatest number of founders and investors? Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) addresses these questions in its latest analysis as part of the Start-up Atlas 2025. The study is based

Wage vs. Living Costs in the EU: Only one Country Offers a Livable Minimum Wage Gisma University of Applied Sciences compares minimum and average wages with local living expenses across EU member states A recent study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) reveals that in nearly all EU countries, the statutory minimum wage falls

New study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences highlights where bureaucracy is least painful in Germany’s biggest cities Potsdam, Germany  – For anyone moving to Germany to live, work, or study, dealing with paperwork at local government offices is one of the first – and most stressful – experiences. A new study by Gisma University

Potsdam, Germany March 20. 2025 – The Blue Card is a central component of skilled labour immigration into the European Union. It gives access to highly qualified workers from non-EU countries to the European labour market, but requires certain minimum salaries. These requirements are set by the respective governments and have changed significantly for 2025