The third mission, i.e. activities of universities that go beyond traditional research and teaching, is currently supported by the federal government in six funding lines. With 146 institutions, around a… Continue reading 146 German universities successful in third mission funding lines
Author: Isabel Roessler
Significantly higher percentage of women at second management level than among university heads in Germany
39 per cent of all deputy positions at state higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany are held by women. Most of them are heads of Diversity, Sustainability or International Affairs.… Continue reading Significantly higher percentage of women at second management level than among university heads in Germany
Germany only in international midfield for knowledge transfer from universities
When it comes to technology transfer from science to business, other countries are ahead of Germany. This is the result of an analysis of international ranking data by the CHE… Continue reading Germany only in international midfield for knowledge transfer from universities
Proportion of female leaders of state-run higher education institutions in Germany continues to grow
The number of state-run higher education institutions (HEIs) led by a woman has increased significantly in recent years. Altogether, 52 out of 182 HEIs in Germany currently have a female… Continue reading Proportion of female leaders of state-run higher education institutions in Germany continues to grow
One in four state-run higher education institutions in Germany are headed by a woman
It is still the case that the typical head of a state-run higher education institution (HEI) in Germany is male, in their late 50s, and from western Germany. The proportion… Continue reading One in four state-run higher education institutions in Germany are headed by a woman
Examples of social innovation driven by German higher education institutions
Social innovation is the term used to describe new social practices or concepts that lead to change in society. One example of a social innovation is the proliferation of working… Continue reading Examples of social innovation driven by German higher education institutions
CHE model describes how social innovations emerge on campus
Whether the initiation of new nursing and care concepts in rural areas or the introduction of family-friendly working time models: social innovations, i.e. new social practices or forms of organisation,… Continue reading CHE model describes how social innovations emerge on campus
International webinar of social innovations from universities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are social innovations? How can they be promoted? And how can the topic find its way into teaching? The team from the CHE project WISIH and scientists from James… Continue reading International webinar of social innovations from universities
CHECK on transfer facilities at German higher education institutions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Virtually all higher education institutions (HEIs) transfer research findings, patents or stimuli to the economy or society. This now often takes place in special units on campus. A survey conducted… Continue reading CHECK on transfer facilities at German higher education institutions