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I had the pleasure of representing Swisscontact at the recent seminar, “Dual or Not Dual?”, organized by the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training EHB HEFP SUFFP SFUVET and the Swiss Forum for Skills Development and International Cooperation FoBBIZ. 🌍 The focus of the day was on discussing the most suitable approaches to supporting vocational education in international cooperation projects, based on the socio-economic and cultural contexts of partner countries. Key takeaways: 1. Adapting training systems to local needs. 2. Identifying specific requirements for impactful cooperation. 3. Recognizing that no one-size-fits-all approach exists. Thank you to all the organizers and participants for the insightful discussions. #Swisscontact #VocationalEducation #InternationalCooperation #SkillsDevelopment #GlobalLearning Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training EHB HEFP SUFFP SFUVET Learn more: Studientag: «Dual oder nicht dual? Welches Modell ist bei internationalen Kooperationsprojekten zu bevorzugen?» | Eidgenössische Hochschule für Berufsbildung EHB”  

Forms of hybrid teaching are becoming increasingly widespread in the course of the digitalization of higher education. Studies on student perceptions of hybrid teaching concepts are rather rare. As part of this blog post, I have exclusively published the results of my student survey from the winter semester 23/24. Many thanks to Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (HFD) and Tina Basner for the opportunity to publish 🤝 #digitalization #higher education #digitalturn #learning

If people claim to have a "Ph.D." title from a German university, be careful as you are very likely dealing with an imposter. Especially if the degree is "old" and/or NOT from one of the federal states that have recently reformed their "Hochschulgesetz" in order to allow for the use of the English title under specific conditions such as a structured doctoral programme. Have a look here: https://lnkd.in/d3iFicWN) and here: https://lnkd.in/dyDQAyMF. for details. An einer deutschen Hochschule erworbene akademische Grade oder hier verliehene Titel dürfen innerhalb Deutschlands nur in der Form geführt werden, wie sie in der Urkunde benannt sind. Thus, if someone claims to have a 30-year old "Ph.D." title from a university in the federal state of NRW, you can be sure that this person is violating German laws. ...Just as a little food for thought in case such a person claims to be an expert on the German academic system.

Tagung am 22.11.2024 zur zukunftsfähigen Förderung von Wissenschaftler*innen: In PANEL 2 (English) we are looking forward to engage in face-to-face discussions with our panelists on American, British, German and Swiss perspectives regarding the following questions:  • How might venturing beyond academia could become a path without resentment? • How can we build on the strengths of existing career paths and identify opportunities for action within the academic system? • How could luck and timing be institutionalized into predictable and reliable tenure-track opportunities? • And how can we effectively support early career researchers to become key players in society?  With this aim, we welcome the following speakers: Mark Hauber (Hunter College), Brian Walker (Newcastle University), Niclas Böhmer (Hasso Plattner Institute / Harvard University) and Claudine Leysinger (Universität Zürich | University of Zurich). Mit dabei ist natürlich unser Moderatorenteam Mighty Real! Anmeldung kostenfrei hier: https://lnkd.in/e7Z2auEi  #ua11plus #Karriereförderung #Wissenschaftspolitik #WissZeitVG #ZukunftInDerWissenschaft

Very interesting insights into the effectiveness of Professional Decelopment initiatives.

Over 700 companies were surveyed to find out how they assess the employability of graduates from private universities. The result is clear: private universities play a key role in addressing the urgent shortage of skilled labour in Germany. The report illustrates how important the work of private universities is in meeting the needs of the labour market and optimally preparing graduates for their careers. The findings of the study are a valuable tool for further optimising Macromedia's educational approach and strengthening the contribution of private universities to economic growth. See more details in the study "Private universities in transformation - Employability from the perspective of German companies".

🎓 Exciting Growth in German Higher Education! 📈 Good news for academia! The number of first-year students in Germany has risen, marking a 1.6% increase from last year with 481,500 new enrollees in 2023. We're on a positive trajectory, edging closer to surpassing pre-pandemic levels from 2019, which saw 508,700 new students. Highlights: 🚀 Human Medicine and Humanities have experienced the most significant increases, signaling growing interest among the newest generation of scholars. 🌍 Despite global challenges, German universities continue to attract a diverse student body, reinforcing Germany's status as a premier destination for higher education. At MyGermanUniversity, we provide extensive resources to help international students navigate their educational journey in Germany. From exploring top universities to understanding admission processes and language requirements, we're here to help you find your perfect academic match. Discover more on our platform! 👀 Let's watch these promising trends as they unfold. German higher education is poised for ongoing success and innovation! #GermanEducation #UniLife #StudyInGermany #FreshersAdmission #HigherEd You can read more about this story here: https://lnkd.in/d9pfgG87

🚀 Exciting insights into the future of higher education! 🎓 In a recent interview with DUZ Verlags- und Medienhaus GmbH, Prof. Dr. Isabell Welpe, Director of the Bayerisches Staatsinstitut für Hochschulforschung und Hochschulplanung, shares her perspective on the integration of digitalization and artificial intelligence in the academic world. 🌐 Isabell Welpe emphasizes the importance of incorporating digitalization and AI into academic routines and illustrates how universities can effectively navigate transformative changes by taking into account the latest findings in higher education research. The interview sheds light on why it's critical for educational institutions not only to embrace technological trends, but also to critically reflect on the social, ethical, and economic implications associated with them. 👉 Read the full interview to discover how universities can prepare for the future and why higher education research plays a key role in this process: https://lnkd.in/g7u8tam3 #HigherEducation #Digitalization #ArtificialIntelligence #EducationResearch

📑 Stifterverband has published a policy paper on the results of a survey of international STEM students studying at a German HEI on how to improve their integration into society and the labour market. Here are the main results: ➡ 370,000 international students, high retention rate - Germany is one of the most attractive host countries for students from abroad. ➡ In order to reduce the shortage of STEM specialists, this potential should be better utilised - especially as STEM disciplines are particularly popular among international students. ➡ The survey of 7,300 international students supplements official figures with the valuable perspective of international students: language barriers, bureaucratic and financial hurdles must be removed and social and professional networking promoted. ➡ Universities must expand their internationalisation strategy and address not only the recruitment, but also the social environment and retention of international students. ➡ In order to better integrate international students into the labour market, more efforts are needed not only from universities, but also from politics and society - towards more diversity and openness. 🔗 You can access the report (in German) here: https://lnkd.in/eZNdb9_n

🎖 Wiwo-Ranking 2024: TU Dresden in the Top Three for Business Information Systems 🥉 Every year, the magazine WirtschaftsWoche ranks the top universities from the perspective of HR managers and recruiters. This year's ranking shows that Technische Universität Dresden is gaining popularity as a "rare beacon of German higher education in the east of the republic" (Wiwo, 2022). The TU Dresden is now the third most popular university for business information systems, thanks to its return to the diploma degree, three cutting-edge specializations (Advanced Data Analytics, Business Processes & Systems, Digital Business Engineering), and strong industry ties through guest lectures, case studies, and digitally-inclusive research and teaching. Improving from 4th in 2022 to 3rd in 2023 and 2024, TU Dresden continues to shine! ✨ #HigherEducation #BusinessInformationSystems #TUDresden #Wirtschaftswoche #UniversityRanking #DigitalEducation #IndustryConnections #TopUniversity