Minor importance of social media activities in science and higher education research
From science slams to podcasts – science communication in Germany is increasingly using new methods. However, this does not apply to the…
New ZEIT Study Guide: Results of Germany’s most detailed university comparison show high student satisfaction
The new ZEIT Study Guide 2024/2025 publishes excerpts from the current university ranking by the CHE Center for Higher Education Development. In…
Significantly higher percentage of women at second management level than among university heads in Germany
39 per cent of all deputy positions at state higher education institutions (HEIs) in Germany are held by women. Most of them…
CHE University Ranking 2023/2024 now with new results for Master’s programmes: Much praise for study conditions on Master’s programmes
The new Master’s ranking of the CHE Centre for Higher Education is now available free of charge online at ZEIT ONLINE, and…
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…
Fact check: Strong growth in student numbers not the only cause of lack of apprentices
The majority of young people find it difficult to decide whether to enter vocational education and training (VET) or higher education (HE)…
In search of University Manager of the Year 2023: The six nominees are noted for their outstanding leadership performance and vigorous networking
The CHE Centre for Higher Education and the weekly newspaper DIE ZEIT again present the “University Manager of the Year” award this…
One in five students at Hamburg’s higher education institutions study part-time
After a recent peak, the number of part-time students in Germany has fallen slightly again. More than half of them are enrolled…
Private HEIs in CHE’s DataCHECK: young, metropolitan, narrow range of programmes
Private higher education institutions (HEIs) are experiencing a boom. Two of the three largest HEIs in Germany are now privately funded. However,…
Professors’ perspectives on promotion of future skills in university teaching in eight subjects
Students need a new set of skills for today’s and tomorrow’s world of work. An analysis by the CHE Centre for Higher…
International review of the promotion of teaching and learning in higher education
Which public and private organisations, programmes, projects or networks outside Germany promote the development of teaching in higher education and innovation in…
CHE analysis: More support for university entrants since the Covid pandemic
There is a wide range of support available to help new students get started at university. For instance, four out of five…