New perspectives in research assessment: good practice from Italy and Spain
The current issue of ‘DUZ Spotlight – Good Practice International’ focuses on the discussion of a reform of research assessment. Until now,…
146 German universities successful in third mission funding lines
The third mission, i.e. activities of universities that go beyond traditional research and teaching, is currently supported by the federal government in…
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…
Examples of social innovation driven by German higher education institutions
Social innovation is the term used to describe new social practices or concepts that lead to change in society. One example of…
CHECK on transfer facilities at German higher education institutions
Virtually all higher education institutions (HEIs) transfer research findings, patents or stimuli to the economy or society. This now often takes place [...]