Statement by HRK President Prof. Dr. Walter Rosenthal on the attack at Charles University in Prague
"We were deeply shocked and saddened by the attack at Charles University in Prague. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families and friends of the people who lost their lives. Our thoughts are also...
DEAL Consortium and Springer Nature Renew Successful Open Access Agreement for Germany
Following news last month of both parties' intention to reach an agreement, the German DEAL Consortium and Springer Nature have announced the signing of a new Open Access (OA) agreement that will...
DEAL Consortium and Wiley Sign New 5-Year Open Access Agreement
The DEAL Consortium and scholarly publisher Wiley today announced the signing of a new five-year agreement which will allow scientists from German academic institutions to publish their research open...
Student numbers: Universities remain at a high level
HRK President Walter Rosenthal commented on the Federal Statistical Office's press release on current student numbers as follows: "Overall, student numbers remain at a very high level. The number of...
HRK: Federal "Digital University" programme still necessary - leveraging the strengths of cooperation and alliances in the field of digital infrastructures
In view of the continuing strong momentum in the digitalisation of teaching and learning at universities, the General Assembly of the HRK reaffirmed its demands for systematic and strategic support...
Universities as cultural institutions: HRK adopts recommendation on the cultural dimension of universities
"Universities are cultural players: They document, research, develop and communicate a wide range of cultural phenomena, concepts and competences. They communicate with each other and society in...
HRK Executive Board: Five new elections, two re-elections
Today in Berlin, the General Assembly of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) elected or re-elected seven Vice-Presidents each for a two-year term. In accordance with the HRK Rules of Procedure, the...
Celebrating 20 years of Career Service Network Germany: an indispensable contribution to strengthening the employability of students
Career Service Netzwerk Deutschland e. V. (csnd), the association of career services at German universities and academic institutions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. At the annual...
Horizon Europe: HRK President welcomes UK's association
In a statement, HRK President Walter Rosenthal welcomed today's news that the European Commission and the British government have reached an agreement on the UK's association to Horizon Europe. “The...
The DEAL Consortium and Elsevier Announce Transformative Open Access Agreement for Germany
The DEAL Consortium, representing the German research institutions, and Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics, are delighted to announce a transformative open access...
HRK and DSW: Tackle BAföG structural reform promptly
The HRK and the German National Association for Student Affairs (DSW) are jointly appealing to the federal government to promptly tackle the structural reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act...
Shaping the future globally: universities seek a balance between competition and collaboration
At the fifth Global University Leaders Council (GUC) Hamburg, university leaders from around the world adopt recommendations in relation to competition and collaboration in the Hamburg Declaration....
HRK President on the draft bill for a reform of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz)
HRK President Prof Dr Walter Rosenthal has commented on the draft bill for a reform of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG) presented by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research...
Support for diversity projects at 33 universities: BMBF and HRK launch nationwide funding programme
With funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the HRK is supporting universities nationwide in the further development of holistic diversity concepts within the framework of...
University of Television and Film Munich and University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing Dresden admitted to the HRK
At its meeting in Trier yesterday, the General Assembly of the HRK approved the admission of the University of Television and Film Munich. The University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education...
Professor Dr Walter Rosenthal, President of the University of Jena, is the new President of the HRK with immediate effect. The General Assembly elected him today in Trier in the first ballot for a...
Promoting the transformation towards a culture of sustainability in science and society: HRK supports Transformation Pathways for Sustainable Universities
The HRK will support a total of ten university alliances over the next three years in the joint project 'Transformation Pathways for Sustainable Universities' (traNHSform). This work is funded by the...
Raising the potential of skilled workers for Germany: Federal Employment Agency and German Rectors' Conference emphasise joint responsibility of education sectors
The current significant shortage of skilled workers in Germany can only be effectively combated through appropriate political measures and cooperation between the education sectors. Andrea Nahles,...
“Heimspiel Wissenschaft”: Dialogue on Research in Rural Areas – Project Supports Universities in Further Developing their Science Communication
Promoting university science communication in rural areas is the goal of the “Heimspiel Wissenschaft” (Home Game for Research) project. This joint initiative between the HRK, the science communication...
Academic standards for cross-sector and lateral entry into the teaching profession are non-negotiable – DPhV and HRK hold new KMK President accountable
The German Philological Association (DPhV) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) are explicitly warning against lowering the qualifications of cross-sector and lateral entrants to the teaching...
