University transformation in Ethiopia: Ethiopian UASs learn from German experience
21 visitors from Ethiopia, mainly vice-presidents, take their first-hand impressions and experiences home with them today, ready for use at their universities….
Good ideas for the Federal Ministry of Education that do not cost a cent
In their assessment of Bettina Stark-Watzinger’s first year in office, many education experts would, above all, like to see more money. In…
Professor Dr Walter Rosenthal is “University Manager of the Year 2022”
Professor Dr Walter Rosenthal, President of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, is “University Manager of the Year 2022”. With this award, the weekly…
Science management: How politics can help the “elves of the higher education system”
The many thousands of higher education managers at German higher education institutions (HEIs) are practically invisible to higher education policymakers. A separate…
Largely flexible and effective use of internal target agreements at universities
So-called target agreements have been employed in the German higher education system for more than 20 years. Although widespread use is made…
Social responsibility of higher education institutions with regard to family-friendly policies
The Verein Familie in der Hochschule (Family in Higher Education Institutions best practice club) met for its seventh annual conference on 7…