The Dean's Newsletter Issue 01/2026
News from the WiSo Faculty
Dear WiSo professors, WiSo staff and student representatives,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Dean’s Newsletter!
This time, we begin with something rather special: the Dean’s introductory video was filmed in a unique location – so it is well worth watching from the very start.
The newsletter also brings you several exciting updates on the refurbishment and forthcoming relocation of the WiSo high-rise building, keeping you informed about the latest developments. In addition, you can look forward to an excellent new video, as well as an inspiring interview with engaging alumni who share insights into their personal and professional journeys.
Another highlight is our Workplace video with Assistant Professor Saber Talari, offering an authentic glimpse into his daily work and research. We also report on a recently held workshop for students on neurodivergence, which provided valuable guidance and practical support.
And last but not least, the save-the-date invitation to the opening event of the WiSo anniversary on 16 April, featuring the official opening of Lecture Hall I and the rooftop, along with an excellent accompanying programme!
We hope you enjoy reading and exploring this edition!
Content
- A New Chapter for the WiSo High-Rise Is About to Begin
- News from the Faculty Meeting (26 January 2026)
- Further Development of the Business School’s Study and Executive Education Portfolio
- Interview with Monika Schnitzer
- WiSo Workplace Video with Saber Talari
- WiSo Personalia
- Upcoming Events
- Workshop on “Neurodiversity in the WiSSPo Counselling Context” Successfully Held
- WiSoAlumni Success Stories with Dirk Schmelzer
- WiSo in the Media December until Mid February 2025
A New Chapter for the WiSo High-Rise Is About to Begin
Returning with Technology, Flexibility and Services
After the completion of extensive refurbishment works, chairs and central services are returning to their home in the WiSo high-rise. The building has been upgraded with new rooms, modern media technology, and flexible furnishings designed to support contemporary teaching, research, and collaboration. To mark the reopening, we spoke with members of the WiSo Library and Campus Service about the current status and the ideas behind the renewed high-rise.
Media technology as an intuitive tool
Christian Hüll explains that the media technology installed in the high-rise differs fundamentally from what was previously common at the University of Cologne. In close cooperation with the IT Center (ITCC), an entirely new concept was developed. The goal was clear: technology should no longer be an additional obstacle, but an intuitively usable tool that supports successful teaching and events. Despite a significantly expanded range of functions, operation has been simplified through guided, dialogue-based controls that allow users to get started immediately.
Interactivity plays a central role. All teaching rooms are equipped with displays that allow users to write and draw directly on the screen. At the same time, hybrid teaching has finally become a standard feature in the WiSo buildings. Modern camera and microphone systems enable transmission via platforms such as Zoom without any additional setup. Another important innovation is hearing support: participants can follow the audio of events live via a free app on their own devices. This supports people with hearing impairments and can also help neurodiverse participants maintain focus in large lectures.
Christian also points out that this level of equipment was far from guaranteed. Original plans were based on outdated standards, and the costs of modern technology and furniture met with resistance. As media technology became a key point of debate, his role as refurbishment coordinator emerged, helping to coordinate interfaces and relieve pressure on colleagues responsible for relocations and daily building management. Now, as the project enters its final phase, the results are visible – and further projects in the low-rise wing and extension building are already on the horizon.
Moving back after years of uncertainty
For Diana Frangenberg, the reopening of the high-rise marks the end of a long period of planning uncertainty. The move back, now scheduled to begin on 23 February and conclude by mid-March, was originally planned for 2022. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and their impact on the construction industry caused significant delays, compounded by public procurement regulations and the changing availability of contractors.
At the same time, the delay created room for development. During this period, the faculty was able to refine its bundling strategy: most business administration chairs will now move into the high-rise, while economics chairs and administrative units are grouped in other nearest buildings, e.g. the SSC and WiSo Extension Building. Diana also notes broader changes in working culture. When the faculty moved out in 2019, home office arrangements and shared office concepts were still rare. Today, more efficient use of space contributes both to sustainability and to the responsible use of public funds.
From an organisational perspective, the prolonged lack of planning reliability was challenging, particularly for course scheduling. Nevertheless, Diana is optimistic about the current move, building on positive experiences with the Gottschalk moving company and constructive cooperation with Department 54.2.
Spaces that adapt to different needs
Flexibility is a defining feature of the refurbished high-rise, as Julia Berke-Dahmann emphasises. One of the key aims of the renovation was to create rooms that can be adapted to different usage scenarios and furnishings that remain functional in the long term. Modular furniture – such as movable, foldable tables and stackable chairs – allows rooms to be quickly transformed from traditional teaching settings into spaces for group work, workshops, or events. Mobile seminar equipment further extends these possibilities.
Two examples illustrate this approach. On the 8th floor, the rooftop level combines a large conference room with a cafeteria. The modular conference table can be dismantled or rearranged using rollable trolleys, while chairs on castors enable rapid reconfiguration. The cafeteria is equally versatile, supporting formats ranging from readings and small concerts to theatre performances, complemented by an integrated catering counter.
On the 3rd floor, a meeting room with a mobile partition wall can be used either as one large space or divided into two smaller rooms, with flexible tables and ergonomic chairs supporting different working styles. Together with classic lecture halls, flexible seminar rooms, and smaller meeting spaces, this variety creates an environment that is not tied to a single purpose. High-quality equipment and long service life ensure a sustainable impact and support modern teaching and working practices.
Services that support teaching and learning
Thomas Kornhoff highlights that one of the most noticeable improvements for lecturers is the reliability of technical support. Since the introduction of the WiSo Library and Campus Service, lectures and seminars no longer have to be cancelled or delayed due to technical issues. Under the guiding principle “Save My Teaching”, the Campus Service team provides fast, on-site support via direct communication channels. If necessary, emergency solutions – including the immediate replacement of defective equipment – ensure continuity.
Support, however, begins well before teaching starts. All rooms in the high-rise are equipped with modern, flexible media technology, and several multifunctional rooms allow lecturers to adapt the physical setup to their teaching methods. Whether a classic lecture arrangement or a dynamic group-work scenario is required, the Campus Service prepares both the technical setup and the furniture arrangement in advance. This allows lecturers to focus fully on content and interaction with students, while students benefit from well-equipped group study rooms that enable collaborative learning.
A clear philosophy behind the building
Sebastian Lange places the refurbished high-rise within the broader strategy of the WiSo Library and Campus Service. The aim is to provide more than infrastructure: LiCa seeks to actively shape learning, teaching, and research through coordinated spaces, services, and formats. A major step in this direction was the consolidation of 23 former libraries into the WiSo Library in the SSC, enabling central lending, coordinated acquisition of predominantly digital media, and new services such as Teaching Librarians.
In parallel, the concept of Learning and Teaching Centres is being integrated into existing buildings. In the low-rise wing, a future Learning Centre will offer several hundred individual and group learning spaces close to seminar rooms and lecture halls, complemented by a video studio, lounge areas, a coffee bar, rooftop event spaces, and green courtyards. The introduction of Scholar Centres across campus provides further structure: the WiSo high-rise now serves as Scholar Centre 1 for Business Administration.
Looking ahead
The reopening of the WiSo high-rise demonstrates how modern media technology, flexible spatial concepts, and reliable services can come together in a single building. It reflects both the lessons learned during a challenging refurbishment process and a clear vision for the future of teaching, learning, and research at the WiSo Faculty.
We thank the WiSo Library and Campus Service for sharing these insights and look forward to experiencing the renewed high-rise in everyday academic life.
The LiCa Service Campus Team: Website
News from the Faculty Meeting (26 January 2026)
At its meeting on 26 January 2026, the Faculty Council discussed several strategic developments. The Dean informed members that appointment funds will generally be limited to five years and that the University aims to advertise 30–40% of future professorial appointments as tenure-track positions over the next seven years. Adjustments to the Faculty’s publication fund were presented and will be communicated to all researchers. Revised journal lists to support tenure evaluations were discussed in first reading; an update of the WiSo Guideline for Interim and Tenure Decisions is planned. The revised concept for permanent academic staff positions was debated in first reading. Members raised substantive comments, which will be incorporated ahead of the second reading. Professors Yingshuai Zhao and Lea Ellwardt were elected as Decentral Equal Opportunity Officers. Several committee appointments were confirmed. Please note that the invitations and public minutes of the Faculty Council meetings are available on the public server.
Further Development of the Business School’s Study and Executive Education Portfolio
We are pleased to continue expanding our portfolio – most recently with the introduction of our new part-time Master’s programme in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), which will commence for the first time in October 2026. The announcement of the programme has already generated considerable interest, underscoring the strong demand for expertise at the intersection of management, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. The Executive MBA remains a central academic flagship programme of the Business School. Designed as a part-time degree, it combines rigorous management education with structured personal leadership development and an international perspective. The programme is aimed at experienced professionals and executives seeking to further strengthen their strategic capabilities and reflectively develop their leadership practice.
The portfolio is complemented by a broad range of seminars focusing on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and industry-specific topics. In doing so, the Business School continues to support lifelong learning at the University of Cologne. The next German-language seminar on Artificial Intelligence will take place from 1 to 3 July 2026.
Interview with Monika Schnitzer
Our alumna Professor Dr Dr h.c. Monika Schnitzer studied Economics at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne and graduated in 1986. She subsequently received her doctorate from the University of Bonn, where she also completed her habilitation in 1995. Since 1996, she has been a Professor of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. She has also served as a visiting professor at prestigious U.S. universities, including Stanford, Yale, Berkeley, and Harvard. For 20 years, Monika Schnitzer has advised the German federal government and the European Commission on economic policy issues. In April 2020, she was appointed to the German Council of Economic Experts, also known as the “Wirtschaftsweisen”. Since October 2022, she has served as its chair – as the first woman in its nearly sixty-year history. Her research focuses on innovation, competition policy, and multinational firms. In our alumni interview, we spoke with her about formative encounters and intellectual diversity during her time as a student in Cologne, about the challenge of translating scientific evidence into political discourse, and about how chocolate cookies can sometimes lure even Nobel laureates to research seminars.
Dear Professor Schnitzer, you studied Economics at the WiSo Faculty and graduated in 1986. During your studies and later during your doctorate at the University of Bonn, you worked with Professor Eva Bössmann at the economics department. What memories or formative experiences do you associate with your time at WiSo?
It was a very stimulating time – both academically and personally. The variety of teaching styles and schools of thought had a formative influence on me. Eva Bössmann, the only woman at the faculty at the time, taught me early on to pay attention to U.S. research, which was not at all common back then. Hans-Karl Schneider and Herbert Hax, who were both members and successive chairmen of the German Council of Economic Experts, incorporated their economic policy experience into their teaching and demonstrated how economic insights can be put into practice. In public finance, Klaus Mackscheidt and Karl-Heinrich Hansmeyer represented different approaches that helped me sharpen my own arguments. And then there were the young professors at the faculty, Bernhard Felderer and Werner Güth. I learned macroeconomics from one, and game theory from the other, a field that immediately fascinated me. Carl Christian von Weizsäcker joined the faculty during my doctoral studies. His research seminars were the scene of heated discussions, and it was not uncommon for the conversations to continue late into the night over a glass of Kölsch. This diversity—everyone with their own way of thinking and arguing—inspired me to develop my own approach to economics. Outside of the lecture hall and the library, I was involved with AIESEC, which provided ample opportunity to interact with companies. It was this combination of theory and practice that I found particularly exciting at the time – and still do today.
During your studies in Cologne, Economics at the WiSo Faculty was primarily influenced by ordoliberalism, the intellectual framework of the social market economy. From your current perspective and with your many years of experience: What do you think the WiSo stands for today, nearly 40 years later?
Our discipline has undergone enormous methodological developments, as has the breadth of topics covered. Empirical work with large data sets, field and laboratory experiments, and methodologically sound impact analyses are now standard; this is also very evident at the WiSo Faculty, which has a strong international profile and presence. At the same time, the curriculum has become broader and more modular. For example, the Department of Economics—a structure that did not exist when I was a student—now allows students to immerse themselves in nearly all subfields and specialise in a much more individualised way.
You have been a member of the German Council of Economic Experts, also known as the “Wirtschaftsweisen”, since 2020. In 2022, you were appointed chairwoman. How would you describe the council’s core mission—as an observer, a warning voice, or a driving force for economic policy reforms?
Ideally, all of the above. What makes the Council of Economic Experts unique is its statutory mandate. We are responsible for presenting the overall economic situation and its foreseeable development while also pointing out potential adverse developments. Since my appointment in 2020, we have experienced several crises, resulting in a high demand for analysis from both politicians and the public. It is crucial that we justify our assessments on a scientifically sound basis, ideally with empirical evidence. This also illustrates how much Economics has changed. When I was a student, empirical studies played a much smaller role than they do today.
There are four other economists on the council besides you, including Professor Achim Truger, also an alumnus of the WiSo Faculty, and Professor Veronika Grimm, who completed her habilitation at the WiSo Faculty. How does the council handle different economic schools of thought and intense internal discussions to arrive at joint recommendations in the end?
The Council is unique here, too. Traditionally, one member is nominated by the employees’ side and one by the employers’ side, while the federal government nominates three additional members. Nominations are staggered, with one new member joining or one member’s term extending each year. This ensures that the council’s composition changes regularly, bringing in new expertise and perspectives. We meet once or twice a month for a few days and more frequently during the drafting phase of the report. We wrestle with arguments in several rounds and, in the end, with every sentence, sometimes even individual words. We usually find a workable compromise. And if not, there is a transparent rule: dissenting opinions can be published as minority votes.
Thanks to research stays at U.S. universities such as Stanford, Yale, Berkeley, and Harvard, you also have an international perspective. How has this influenced your economic assessments and your academic work?
These experiences had a lasting impact on my economic outlook, especially my commitment to methodological rigour. Time and again, I experienced the importance of academic discourse: the intensive, critical examination of results, the constant testing of assumptions, and pressing further until a claim really holds. This international exchange continues to help me to this day to classify issues more quickly and formulate courses of action that are both scientifically sound and context-sensitive. I also learned there how incentives work. There was usually a “free lunch” at the research seminars. So the room was always well filled, and even the occasional Nobel Prize winner stopped by to grab a chocolate cookie.
As the chair of the German Council of Economic Experts, you have a high public profile. You have also advised politicians and institutions for many years. Are there any typical misunderstandings when scientific expertise is incorporated into political discourse? How can this transfer be made as successful as possible?
A common misconception is that science must provide clear, definitive answers. However, serious scientific analyses always emphasise the limits of what they can tell us, uncertainties, and assumptions—and rightly so. Politics, on the other hand, must make decisions and needs guidance to do so. Research provides scenarios and probabilities, not certainties. The transfer is most successful when both sides clearly understand their roles. This means that science must communicate transparently about its assumptions and limitations, and politics must take the evidence seriously without expecting perfect predictions about the future. Open, continuous exchange is crucial for this.
Before we finish, could you please complete the following sentence: When I think back to my time as a student in Cologne, I remember…
… long hours in the library, heated discussions over Kölsch in the evening, inspiring museum visits, and magnificent Philharmonic concerts at the weekends – not to mention lots of crazy revelry during the carnival season.
Is there anything else you would like to share with our current students? Do you have three tips for studying?
First, be curious. The most exciting insights often arise from unexpected questions. Second, be critical when dealing with information and data, and question their reliability. This skill will be crucial in almost every professional field. Third, actively seek out exchange. Good ideas rarely arise alone, but rather in conversation with people who think differently than you do.
Dear Professor Schnitzer, thank you very much for your time and for this interview!
Questions by Pascal Tambornino
WiSo Workplace Video with Saber Talari
In this WiSo workplace video, we speak with Assistant Professor Saber Talari about his work at the faculty, where he focuses on advancing smart and sustainable energy markets. He shares insights into his ongoing research on energy efficiency, innovative market mechanisms, and how technology can support the transition to greener energy systems.
Mr. Talari also discusses his role as Scientific Coordinator for the EU Horizon Project INTELLIGENT, highlighting the challenges of coordinating international research teams, integrating diverse expertise, and driving impactful solutions for the future of energy.
Find Saber's WiSo website here.
WiSo Personalia
A Warm Welcome to Junior Professor Hannah Winterberg
As of 6 January 2026, Dr Hannah Winterberg has taken up the Endowed Junior Professorship in Banking at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne. Dr Winterberg studied Economics at the University of St Gallen, where she also completed her PhD in Economics and Finance with summa cum laude. Her academic work has been recognised with several awards, and she has gained international research experience at the University of Maryland. Prior to joining WiSo, she worked as an Economist at the International Monetary Fund. Junior Professor Winterberg strengthens the Finance Area of the Faculty, in particular the Chair of Business Administration and Finance, and cooperates closely with the Banking Studies Area. Her research interests include sustainability, artificial intelligence, and regulatory issues in banking and finance. The Endowed Junior Professorship in Banking is funded by Sparkasse KölnBonn and aims to sustainably strengthen research and teaching in finance at the University of Cologne.
We warmly welcome Junior Professor Dr Hannah Winterberg to the WiSo Faculty and look forward to working with her.
News on the WiSo website: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/news/news-faculty/a-warm-welcome-to-hannah-winterberg
Junior Professor Winterberg’s profile page: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/de/forschung/professorinnen/professorinnen-a-bis-z/jun-prof-dr-hannah-winterberg
Congratulations on the Birth of Milo Johann
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Prof. Mona Mensmann’s second son, Milo Johann, was born on Saturday, 14 February.
We warmly congratulate Prof. Mensmann and her family and are overjoyed with them to welcome Milo Johann into the world. We wish the entire family all the very best during this special time.
Upcoming Events
125 Years of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne – Save the Date!
As you know we will celebrate our 125th anniversary – a special milestone highlighting both the faculty’s remarkable historical development and its significance for the present and the future.
As one of the largest and most prestigious institutions of its kind, the WiSo Faculty shapes the fields of economics and social sciences – pioneering, interdisciplinary, responsible, and with significant impact.
The anniversary year kicks off with a festive opening evening in Lecture Hall 1, followed by an exciting lecture series exploring current questions in economics, politics, and society.
Anniversary Opening
16 April 2026
Lecture Hall 1 | 5:00–9:00 pm
Join us for keynote presentations on the faculty’s 125-year history, the development of our buildings, and current scientific perspectives – followed by a networking get-together. An evening dedicated to exchange, identity, and future-oriented thinking under the motto: “Today’s ideas. Tomorrow’s impact.”
This event will also mark the official opening of Lecture Hall I!
Save the date in your calendar now: t3://file?uid=231898
Further details and registration options will be provided shortly via the WiSo information email.
After the opening event, the Scientific Lecture Series will run throughout the summer. The series examines current issues in economics, politics, and society, fostering dialogue between academia, business, government, and civil society. A highlight of the programme will be the anniversary Open Day on 15 October 2026. Further details can be found here.
PARTicipate WiSo Coffee Chat
Fancy a casual chat over coffee or tea? Then come to the WiSo Coffee Chat, which takes place once a month in the WiSo Coffee Bar – drinks are on us! Meet colleagues from the faculty, make new contacts, and expand your WiSo network in a pleasant atmosphere.
LOCATION: E-Room
Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIME: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Registration: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/01c8462ab2b905e69d693d0b5fde603b-1511371
Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/9961189c3bc867ad37a3e3dcc6927ce9-1608380
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Registration: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/9961189c3bc867ad37a3e3dcc6927ce9-1608380
Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/ce6f0b88b2584e10b1ce89508a92bb32-1608395
Save the Date
Upcoming Coffee Chat dates – NEW: In 2026 alternating between Mondays and Thursdays!
Mon – Apr 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Thu – May 7, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Mon – Jun 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Thu – Jul 2, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Summer break
Mon – Sep 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Thu – Oct 1, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Mon – Nov 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Thu – Dec 3, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Review: WiSo Christmas Party 2025
On Thursday, 11 December 2025, our annual WiSo Christmas party took place in Lecture Hall XXIII and the WiSo cafeteria. Many colleagues came together in a festive atmosphere to celebrate the end of the year.
After a welcome address and a brief review of the past year’s key developments, along with an outlook on upcoming plans for the faculty, the evening continued in the cafeteria with a relaxed get-together. Over finger food, Kölsch, mulled wine, and live piano music, there was plenty of opportunity for lively conversations, networking, and informal exchange across departments.
The celebration provided a wonderful setting to reflect on the year gone by, acknowledge achievements, and look ahead to the new year with a sense of community and good spirits.
Review: WiSo Graduation Ceremonies
On 24 January 2026, the WiSo graduation ceremonies took place in the Aula of the University of Cologne. During two festive events, several hundred Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates from the fields of management, economics, and social sciences received their certificates and were celebrated for their achievements. Accompanied by sustained applause and many proud family members and friends, this special milestone was marked together.
In addition to the presentation of certificates, outstanding achievements were recognised once again this year: the Junior Teaching Award, the Ethics Awards, and the Analytics & AI Awards were presented. Numerous professors from the WiSo Faculty attended the ceremonies and personally congratulated the graduates on completing their studies.
Both ceremonies provided a thoroughly successful and fitting setting to celebrate the completion of studies and the transition into a new chapter. The events were organised by the WiSo Faculty in close collaboration with the WiSo student council. Following the official programme, the popular after-show party hosted by the WiSo student council took place once again, giving graduates the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments together with friends and fellow students.
Once again, heartfelt thanks to everyone involved and all the helpers, both front of the house and behind the scenes!
Workshop on “Neurodiversity in the WiSSPo Counselling Context” Successfully Held
The number of neurodivergent students—such as those with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or other neurological conditions—is steadily increasing in higher education. This development also places growing demands on counselling services to provide individualized support, recognize barriers, and offer tailored assistance.
With this in mind, our one-day workshop on “Neurodiversity in the Counselling Context” was held on February 10, 2026, for WiSSPo counselling staff from Student Counselling, Career Services, and ZIB. Together with speaker and coach Axel Konrad, Dipl. Psych., we expanded our understanding of the lived realities of neurodivergent individuals and reflected on how these insights can inform our daily counselling practice.
The workshop introduced key conditions such as ADHD, dyscalculia, dyslexia, and giftedness, and explored practical strategies for counselling in a university setting. We discussed institutional and communicative barriers in concrete, application-oriented terms and developed counselling approaches to help reduce these barriers and better respond to students’ needs. The day concluded with the application of our new knowledge to case studies and collegial exchange.
The workshop represents an important step in the continued professional development of our counselling services. It not only strengthens our confidence in working with diverse cognitive profiles but also helps foster an inclusive and appreciative atmosphere within the faculty. In this way, we continue to support greater equality of opportunity and diversity in line with the strategic goals of the university and the faculty.
Heidi Wenge, WiSo Career-Service
WiSoAlumni Success Stories with Dirk Schmelzer
In the latest episode of our video series “WiSoAlumni Success Stories”, we meet Dr Dirk Schmelzer, who studied Business Administration and Economics at the WiSo Faculty and is now Chief Financial Officer of the DAX-listed media and technology company Scout24.
In his WiSoAlumni Success Story, he reflects on what it truly means to be a good leader, why numbers provide a solid foundation for discussions about a company’s strategic direction, and why he chose the WiSo Faculty for his studies in the first place.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6CVjhTCw8-w
WiSo in the Media Mid December 2025 until Mid February 2026
We regularly monitor the University of Cologne’s press review for articles and mentions of the WiSo Faculty and its researchers media. From now on, we will provide a curated selection of recent publications in which WiSo researchres contribute as experts or publish their own work. If an article is available online, you will find the link below; print-only articles can usually be accessed via the electronic journals database of the University and City Library.