University Compliance Network

The University Compliance Network (HCoN), initiated in 2022, is an association of stakeholders in the field of compliance and integrity at universities, universities of applied sciences and non-university research institutions. There are now 44 educational and research institutions from Germany, Austria and Switzerland represented in the network (as of October 2025).

The network offers the opportunity to discuss current developments and challenges and utilise synergies - even across borders. The aim is to discuss and further develop the topic of compliance in the context of science and research in a comprehensive and profitable manner.

Regular nationwide network meetings provide an opportunity for a productive exchange of experiences. In addition, various working groups deal specifically with practical issues throughout the year. The results obtained are communicated within the network.

FH Aachen has been actively involved in the network since 2022! Since 2025, the university's compliance officer has been a member of the steering committee.

The network lives from the participants! Point out the network and become part of it yourself: www.hochschulcompliance.de