The year 2023 was characterized by many innovations and changes in our specialist area. Here are some highlights that were the most exciting for us:

* Launch of our department with the name "Project Management in Digital Transformation" in April

* Inaugural lecture by Prof. Timo Braun in the Gießhaus at the University of Kassel in May

* Over two dozen inaugural visits to internal and external stakeholders of the department

* Establishment of new course offerings with a total of 8 highly interdisciplinary modules in the summer semester

* PMDT team established, we are currently a total of 11 team members

* Joint doctoral colloquium with the RPTU Kaiserslautern in September

* Business & Beer Event for executives in project and innovation management from the Kassel region in October

* Meet PMDT event (informal, pre-Christmas event for students) in December

* Prof. Timo Braun took on the role of scientific advisor on the "PMO Leader Panel" and as the face of the jury for the German Project Management Study Award, presenting the prestigious prize to the winners.

* 5 applications for funding (third-party and internal funds) were submitted

* Presented 3 papers at international conferences, made several submissions to scientific journals, successfully launched 2 book chapters.

After this eventful year, we wish all students, cooperation partners, and friends of the department as well as our staff and colleagues at the University of Kassel a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!