Potential of transdisciplinary research at universities of applied sciences Post from 1. November 2024 The research project ‘TDR4HAW: Transdisciplinary Research at Universities of Applied Sciences – Status quo and potential of a sleeping giant’ […]
CHE Ranking 2025: Student survey begins Post from 18. October 2024 Over the next few months, students once again have the opportunity to assess their study conditions as part of the […]
Too few engineering students in Germany: Mechanical engineering particularly affected Post from 17. October 2024 There is a major shortage of skilled labour in the engineering sector in Germany. Politicians and professional associations have therefore […]
Number of part-time students in Germany on the decline Post from 10. October 2024 Part-time models have long been established in professional life. This does not apply to studying. At universities in Germany, the […]
German universities intensify measures to prevent student drop-out Post from 26. September 2024 More than a quarter of all first-year students in Germany leave the higher education system without a degree. Better matching […]
CHE Ranking 2025: Department survey launched Post from 17. September 2024 In addition to the student assessments, the facts about the individual degree programmes and departments are at the heart of […]
Winter semester 2023/24: Fewer students, but more first-semester students in Germany Post from 22. August 2024 In the winter semester 2023/24, the number of students in Germany fell below 2.9 million for the first time since […]
Artificial intelligence in higher education: not yet on track in all subjects Post from 7. August 2024 The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in degree programmes varies greatly between subjects in Germany. AI applications such as ChatGPT […]
CHE University Ranking 2025: First surveys begin Post from 4. July 2024 The data collection for the CHE Ranking 2025/26 begins. The new edition of the CHE Ranking will include more than […]
Winter semester 2024/25: Hamburg has the highest proportion of degree programmes with restricted access Post from 2. July 2024 Many students will be receiving their school-leaving certificates again these days. Most degree programmes in Germany will then be completely […]
146 German universities successful in third mission funding lines Post from 24. June 2024 The third mission, i.e. activities of universities that go beyond traditional research and teaching, is currently supported by the federal […]
Minor importance of social media activities in science and higher education research Post from 21. May 2024 From science slams to podcasts – science communication in Germany is increasingly using new methods. However, this does not apply […]