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ExaBase

ExaBase is the digital submission and assessment procedure for theses (BA/MA) at TU Dortmund University. ExaBase was developed to support the process of digitally submitting theses. The tool coordinates the necessary tasks and communication processes and supports those involved in processing the submission.

Project Duration

1.10.2018 - 1.4.2019

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Projektbeschreibung

One has often heard of theses being challenged. In that case, even after years, the original is needed to examine the thesis. The storage of theses therefore takes on great importance at TU Dortmund University and generates a great deal of work.

This situation and many other reasons led to the decision in April 2019 to digitise the submission of all theses. To make this possible, the CC Development of the ITMC created a concept, specified and implemented the ExaBase software and accompanied the introduction with support and training. In cooperation with the Department of Student Services, the project was realised and put into operation in record time.

However, ExaBase not only takes care of the work in a responsive, low-barrier web interface in TU Dortmund design. It also handles all communication with the examiners and the staff of the student services department.

Features of ExaBase

  • Everyone in the process knows which work step still needs to be done.
  • If desired, papers can be produced automatically in the Central Duplication Office and sent by in-house post to the examiners' office address.
  • Students are informed about a pending examination. They are informed in real time about the remaining work time and can upload backups of their work at any time.
  • Attachments to the work can be uploaded as well.
  • All uploaded files are tested for viruses.
  • Appraisals can be delegated if desired. Reports can also be shared with the other examiners if desired. It can be co-signed.
  • The work and the reports are archived for a long time.

ExaBase was introduced with a broad consensus at TU Dortmund University and has been working smoothly ever since.

Learn More about ExaBase in the ServicePortal

Location & approach

The easiest way to reach the main building of the ITMC is via the freeway A45 from the exit "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen". Turn right there onto Universitätsstraße. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight ahead and turn left at the next junction onto Hauert Straße. At the first traffic light turn right onto Otto-Hahn-Straße. After about 300 m you will reach the ITMC building (on the left side of the street). The parking spaces on the parking lanes along the street are mostly occupied. A smaller - mostly also occupied - parking lot is located on Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Straße (entrance 36). A larger parking lot is located about 250 m further on Otto-Hahn-Straße (entrance 30).

From Dortmund main station, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Bochum/Essen to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 7 minutes).
From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Dortmund to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 15 minutes).

You can reach the building on foot in about 15 minutes from the S-Bahn station. Walk up the wide staircase of the S-Bahn station. Turn left along the university library, cross the Mensa bridge and continue straight ahead. At Martin-Schmeißer-Platz turn left until you reach Otto-Hahn-Straße. There, keep to the right and continue along Otto-Hahn-Straße until you reach house number 12.

The easiest way to reach this branch is via the A45 freeway from the "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen" exit. Turn right there onto Universitätsstraße. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight ahead and turn left at the next junction onto Hauert Straße. At the second set of traffic lights, turn right onto Emil-Figge-Straße. Continue on this street until you reach the next crossing with traffic lights. There you will find the parking spaces closest to the building. You will reach the smaller one (entrance 21) if you turn right into Vogelpothsweg. If you want to use the large parking lot (entrance 18), continue straight ahead on Emil-Figge-Straße.

From Dortmund main station, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Bochum/Essen to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 7 minutes).
From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Dortmund to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 15 minutes).

You can reach the building on foot in about 1 minute from the S-Bahn station. Walk up the wide staircase of the S-Bahn station. Just in front of you is the large building Emil-Figge-Straße 50. Use the footpath that leads straight towards it in the direction of the stairs.

The facilities of TU Dortmund University are spread over two campuses, the larger Campus North and the smaller Campus South. Additionally, some areas of the university are located in the adjacent “Technologiepark”.

Site Map of TU Dortmund University (Second Page in English).