Where now for the Excellence Initiative?

Germany's ambitious excellence initiative aims to catapault its universities to the top 20 of the world rankings. How much progress has been made so far? 



In this exclusive interview, Dieter Imboden, head of the international commission evaluating the excellence initiative, summarises the commission's findings and recommendations. To watch the video, please click the image above.

How much room at the top?

Germany's excellence initiative has poured money into leading universities in order to raise their international profile. But is it good for German universities in general? At the event 'Wie breit ist die Spitzte?',  
 

Dieter Imboden, head of the international commission evaluating the excellence initiative, Theresia Bauer, Science Minister for Baden-Württemberg, and Rainer Forst, spokesman for a Frankfurt-based excellence cluster, discussed this and other questions. To watch the video, please click the image. 

University-Business Forum

In a world of reduced university funding and a need to boost local economies, universities are cooperating more and more with businesses. At the University-Business Forum
 

University-Business Forum - Berlin, 20/21 November 2014
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Documenting Eurostudent V

Student satisfaction is being increasingly important in European universities, especially in countries like Britain where they now pay a premium for their education. At the final conference of Eurostudent V

 

Eurostudent explored student satisfaction, living conditions and how they differ between countries. To watch the video, please click the image.