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Universities & colleges
From the first workshop to day-to-day operation: we build university websites that are easy for editors to manage, accessible and connected to your campus systems. One team, one contact person.
How we work
Methodology
Not a rigid framework, but four interlocking phases — across all disciplines, with one dedicated contact person.
Understanding what is needed
We listen to editors, IT and management before we propose anything.
- Stakeholder interviews & requirements workshops
- Analysis of existing content, systems and obligations
Structure, design, architecture
Information architecture, design and technical concept are developed together — not one after the other.
- Sitemap, wireframes & accessible UI
- TYPO3 architecture & interface concept
Implement and test
Development in TYPO3, editor-friendly and accessible from the very first component.
- Component development & editor training
- BITV testing, migration & quality assurance
Go live and stay on it
After launch, we remain your contact for operations, updates and further development.
- Hosting, maintenance & security updates
- Support, training & further development
Services
TYPO3 Upgrades (new)
Seamless version upgrades: with a migration plan, backup strategy and roll-out during normal operations.
View service 05Service & Support
Clear SLAs and dedicated contacts. Your enquiries are handled by people who really know your system.
View service 04Operations & Administration
Hosting, updates and monitoring, so you can focus on your core business.
View service 03Development
Web applications and TYPO3 extensions that are well-structured, well-documented and ready for handover.
View service 02UX/UI design
Spaces that take students, teaching staff and administrative staff equally seriously.
View service 01Consultancy & Concept Development
Finding the right solution before writing a single line of code.
View serviceSolutions
Study plan
The study plan as an interactive, accessible component — driven by data from HISinOne and similar systems instead of a static image.
Roles & Rights
Detailed roles and responsibilities for large editorial teams, tailored to university structures.
Multilingualism
Multilingual content that is clearly structured, with a straightforward workflow for translation and approval.
Calendar
Manage appointments and events, with filters, iCal export and integration with existing calendars.
News
Manage news and updates editorially, with categories, an archive and RSS feeds.
Full-text search
Quick search across the entire website, GDPR-compliant and without the use of external services.
Publications
Lists of publications directly from the research database, sortable by year, author and type.
List of people
Manage staff, academic departments and contact details centrally and automatically display the latest information on the website.
Specialist expertise
BITV 2.0 & WCAG as standard, not as an afterthought — tested with Axe and Eye-Able.
Interfaces others avoid: HISinOne, Shibboleth/LDAP, SAP, CSV imports.
TYPO3 as an open, standards-compliant foundation — no lock-in, documented architecture.
References
Ulm University of Applied Sciences (THU)
Relaunch of the Ulm University of Technology website on TYPO3, with a focus on performance, accessibility, editorial efficiency, SEO and a modular component library.
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Heidelberg University of Education
Relaunch of the Heidelberg University of Education website using TYPO3 v12, with a focus on a modern user interface, a user-friendly course finder, integrated event management (Campus Events), and secure access and editorial processes (Intranet/SSO).
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University of Regensburg
Relaunch of the University of Regensburg website based on TYPO3 v12, with a focus on user-centred UX, BITV-compliant implementation and a scalable white-label approach for satellite websites. Efficient editorial and migration processes make a very large volume of content manageable.
View case studyFrequently asked questions
The questions universities most frequently ask before embarking on a web project.
Focus on TYPO3 — an open, standards-compliant platform with no licence fees and no vendor lock-in. We modernise existing installations and also carry out complete relaunches.
Yes. BITV 2.0 and WCAG are standard practice for us, not an afterthought. We use tools such as Axe and Eye-Able for testing and build accessibility into our work right from the very first component.
Yes. We have implemented interfaces with HISinOne, Shibboleth/LDAP, SAP and CSV imports — in other words, the integrations that really matter in higher education.
If required, the system can be fully installed in Germany and is GDPR-compliant. We can advise you on the most suitable model and, if required, take care of operation and maintenance.
We understand the realities of the tendering process at universities and can assist with the specifications and the tender. The earlier we are involved in the discussions, the more smoothly the process can be organised.
That depends on the scope and the approval process. We work in phases with clear milestones — we’ll provide a reliable estimate after the initial meeting.