More than 30 Years of Expertise in University Development
We monitor and support developments and changes in the academic system, as well as socio-political and economic objectives, both constructively and critically. We draw attention to positive results and negative trends, based on a sound assessment of developments.
Think-Tank
We have always considered ourselves an independent, implementation-oriented think-tank, international in scope, with a primary focus on the German and European higher education system.Project Work
We conduct studies and produce expert opinions on relevant issues related to research on higher education, concentrating primarily on workable recommendations and the practical implementation of research findings.Research
Every solution is preceded by a comprehensive analysis. We compare and evaluate both national and international examples.Recommendations for Action
We are keen to make available convincing solutions, based on good practice, to a wide public.Focus
30 years of CHE
The CHE began its work in Gütersloh in 1994. Since then, 250 events have been held and more than 1,200 publications published.
Digitisation
The Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (HFD) supports higher education institutions (HEI) in the strategic anchoring and the use of digitalisation in teaching, and joins forces with them to develop future-oriented scenarios for HEIs in the digital age. The think tank is run jointly by the Stifterverband, the CHE Centre for Higher Education and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK).
Third mission
Third mission is becoming increasingly important alongside the core tasks of teaching and research at German universities. The reciprocal transfer between universities and industry as well as civil society and politics has a special role to play. In addition to technology transfer, transfer also includes the transfer of knowledge and ideas.
Post-school education
Whether in-service training or dual study programs: people interested in education in Germany are increasingly looking for the best of vocational and academic education, i.e. a combination of practical relevance and academicism. The higher education system is challenged to respond to this together with those involved in vocational education and training – for example, to design interfaces well, ensure that partial credits can be credited to each other and guarantee transparency and orientation.CHE in facts
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