The Institute Work and Technology is a research organization of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen in co-operation with the Ruhr University Bochum. Our activities aim at applicable knowledge and tools for enhancing social welfare and economic performance. We not only contribute to basic research but we also focus on development, piloting and diffusion of innovative and sustainable solutions. Some of our topics include: - Health and Quality of Life - Social, Organizational and Technological Innovation - Future of Work - Structural changes (areas, regions, cities and districts)