Those wishing to continue their education at a higher education institution (HEI) in Germany now have a wealth of different formats to choose from. The options range from individual courses… Continue reading Higher education institutions as providers of continuing education: sharp rise in shorter formats
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Interplay between boards of trustees and university leaders
For the first time in its history, the Forum Hochschulräte (University Board of Trustees Forum) was held as a joint event with the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The online event,… Continue reading Interplay between boards of trustees and university leaders
Only few cancellations of lectures and examinations at German HEIs, despite the coronavirus
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic also has an effect on day-to-day university life. Nonetheless, higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany were able to continue delivering lectures and assessing students… Continue reading Only few cancellations of lectures and examinations at German HEIs, despite the coronavirus
CHE statement on digitalisation in higher education and teacher education in Saarland
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CHE stated its view to the Landtag of the Saarland in Saarbrücken for the Enquête Commission “Digitalisation of the Saarland” on 22 February. The focus was on aspects of digitalisation… Continue reading CHE statement on digitalisation in higher education and teacher education in Saarland
New rules: Not every Psychology programme leads to a degree in Psychotherapy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new Psychotherapists’ Act came into force in September 2020. This new law also has an impact on the study of Psychology. Three-quarters of all higher education institutions (HEIs) now… Continue reading New rules: Not every Psychology programme leads to a degree in Psychotherapy
Quality standards for dual study in Africa
CHE teamed up with university partners from Africa and Europe to develop quality standards for dual study programmes in Mozambique and South Africa. A publication about the project has been… Continue reading Quality standards for dual study in Africa
Canada as a role model: social innovation on campus
Changes that lead to a transformation in society through the introduction of new practices or concepts are referred to as social innovations. A current example of social innovation is the… Continue reading Canada as a role model: social innovation on campus
Short formats are the latest thing in academic continuing education
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There has been for some time a trend towards shorter certificate courses and programmes in academic continuing education. Until now, however, there had been no national figures enabling us to… Continue reading Short formats are the latest thing in academic continuing education
Guest article by Frank Ziegele on the financing of higher education institutions during the coronavirus crisis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Until now, Germany’s higher education institutions (HEIs) have come through the crisis better than their counterparts in other countries. The starting situation for Germany’s HEIs is comparatively good, and is… Continue reading Guest article by Frank Ziegele on the financing of higher education institutions during the coronavirus crisis
Enhanced access to medical degrees for non-traditional applicants
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Around 1,000 medical students in Germany left school without a university entrance qualification (Abitur). The possibility to apply for a place in medicine on the basis of professional experience in… Continue reading Enhanced access to medical degrees for non-traditional applicants