General note: If you have previously used the AnyConnect client or the OpenConnect client to establish a connection to the VPN server (unibn-vpn.uni-bonn.de and unibn-wlan.uni-bonn.de) of the University of Bonn, you will not be affected by the following changes. What will change? For security reasons, the central VPN servers for IPSec access will be switched off on 28 February 2025. These are the VPN servers with the IP addresses 131.220.224.201 (vpn1-rz.rhrz.uni-bonn.de) and 131.220.224.202 (vpn3-rz.rhrz.uni-bonn.de). We will notify users of these accesses whether their VPN connection is affected, as they must switch to access using the AnyConnect client in good time, otherwise they will no longer be able to establish a VPN connection to the intranet. If you need support with the installation of the AnyConnect client, you can contact the HRZ IT helpdesk or your institute admin. Why is it being switched off? The manufacturer no longer provides software updates and security updates for the VPN servers mentioned.and security updates are no longer provided by the manufacturer. In addition, there is noreplacement and support for the hardware used. 

Girls' Day is back on April 3, 2025 and we at the University Computer Center are taking part! We are pleased that we can once again offer an exciting range of activities and an interesting program for Girls' Day - Girls' Future Day - the nationwide orientation day for career and study orientation for girls from 8th to 10th grade. The aim is for the girls to get to know professions and study subjects on this day in which the proportion of women is below 40%. As in many IT departments, the proportion of women in the university computer center is low. This should change in the future!

On 27.02.2025 (Altweiber) the IT helpdesk closes at 12:00 noon. On 28.02.2025 the IT helpdesk will close at 03 p.m.. On 03.03.2025 (Shrove Monday) the IT helpdesk will be closed all day.

On Friday, 17 January 2025, changes will be made to our telephone system. Therefore, the IT helpdesk will not be available on the regular telephone number on this day, but exceptionally on 0228-36764909 and 0228-36764910. The IT helpdesk will offer you support on site, via support form and telephone on 17 January 2025 from 08:00-18:00.

Our IT helpdesk is also available for you between Christmas and New Year's Eve. On 23.12.24, 02.01.25 and 03.01.25 the IT helpdesk is open from 08:00 - 16:00. Between the public holidays on 27 December and 30 December, the IT helpdesk will be available by telephone and via the support form from 09:00-15:00. The HRZ is closed during this time, so no on-site support is possible.

As part of the Dies academicus on December 4, 2024, we as the University IT and Data Center offer an approx. 30-minute guided tour through the machine room of the high-performance computer “Marvin”. Start of the tour: 10:00 am Please note that the number of participants is limited to 15 people. Therefore, participation is unfortunately not possible without prior registration and confirmation. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jan Steiner by Monday, December 2, 2024. After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation and information regarding the meeting point by e-mail.

In addition to the weekly, open video consultation hour, in which questions can be asked about the structure, design, macros, functionalities and templates, the Atlassian team at the University IT and Data Center also offers Confluence training courses for beginners. The short training courses with small exercises are designed for newcomers to working with Confluence. Participants receive an overview of the core functions of Confluence so that they can start working with Confluence immediately after the training. The next dates: 25.11.2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 13.01.2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10.02.2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10.03.2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 07.04.2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 05.05.2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Duration of the training: 60-90 minutes Technical implementation: Zoom and Confluence (the Zoom meeting room will be opened 10-15 minutes before the start of the training to clarify any technical questions). You will receive the access data in the Atlassian Tools area in Confluence (only accessible in BONNET/VPN). Prior registration is not required. Interested members of the university should take part in this training with a computer/laptop from the university network (BONNET) or via VPN. Confluence is only accessible via BONNET or VPN.

Thanks to your numerous applications, we have now closed the application portal of the University of Bonn for this time. If you are looking for a practical-oriented apprenticeship in the field of IT, then you have found it with us! The University IT and Data Center has been successfully training IT specialists for system integration for 20 years. You can carry out your own projects and have fun learning with other trainees. You will be actively supported by our team of over 80 people. With our diverse server, service and network structures, we offer you an exciting and well-founded training programme that will prepare you for your future career. Here you can find all information on the online application at the University of Bonn.