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
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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
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
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