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. 

The members of the WiSo Library and Campus Service about the current status and the ideas behind the renewed high-rise.

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In December 2025, the Rectorate decided to adjust the financing model for the publication fund.

From 2026 onwards, in addition to the central administration/UCL and the deaneries, the authors themselves will also contribute to the publication costs. A limit on the maximum additional payments by the publishers will ensure that their budget is not unreasonably affected.

The adjustments to the publication fund's financing model are intended to ensure that the costs can be sustainably borne and to enable the UoC to apply for funding from the DFG's ‘Open Access Publication Costs’ programme.

Detailed information on the new funding criteria can be found here: 
https://ub.uni-koeln.de/en/research-publishing/open-access-at-a-glance/publication-fund-of-the-university-of-cologne

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our colleagues at the UCL Cologne (zeitschriftenoaub.uni-koeln.de) and WiSo Library (librarywiso.uni-koeln.de). 

On 13 November 2025, the founding ceremony of the WiSo Library took place at the Student Service Centre. 

The University of Cologne's first faculty library had already opened its doors in October 2024. As part of the WiSo Library and Campus Service, it offers all members of the WiSo faculty a central point of contact with a wide range of services.
Twenty-three individual libraries have grown together to form an innovative library concept – a worthy cause for celebration!

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In addition to the NAP, the WiSo Library now offers new, modern seating in the entrance area, inviting visitors to relax and recharge. An innovative greenery concept further enhances the welcoming atmosphere, making the space even more pleasant.

Another recent addition is the “BOOKS TO GO” shelf – a book exchange where everyone is welcome to take, share, or donate books free of charge, easily and anonymously. This initiative, surrounded by fresh greenery, encourages the sharing of resources, sustainability, and social engagement, making it environmentally friendly and fair.

It is a wonderful way to promote reading, the joy of books, and the mindful use of resources – all while turning the library from a pure learning space into a place where users feel truly at ease.

Visit us, participate, and be inspired!
Your WiSo Library team

The race for study spaces is over! 
You can now easily reserve your favourite spot using the anny booking tool. 

Get ready for stress-free studying!

All information about booking a study space with anny

Further information on the introduction of anny:
https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/de/newsletter-dekan-april-2025#c330629 (The Dean's Newsletter, April 2025)

Do you need a place to study at the weekend? The study rooms in the WiSo building are now open on Saturdays!

Opening hours (new)

Mon-Fri 7:30-21:00
Sat 7:30-17:30

The following rooms are open:

• Group study rooms (rooms 0.211 - 0.220)
• Individual study spaces (room 0.229)
• WiSo Lounge - (room 0.222)

If the rooms are locked, please contact the caretaker in the main building (phone 0221-470 2200).

If you have lost or found something in the rooms or on the grounds of the WiSo Faculty, please contact the Campus Service Team:

These are some of the lost items in our depot:

• scarves, caps
• drinking bottles
• umbrellas
• jewellery such as earrings, rings
• in-ear headphones (with cases, from Apple etc.), charging cables, tablet pens

For further information on lost and found items, please contact the caretakers in charge in the buildings of the University of Cologne.