German, Polish and French Rectors’ Conferences call for a renewal of the European framework programme for research and innovation
The three rectors’ conferences from Germany (Hochschulrektorenkonferenz; HRK), France (France Universités), and Poland (Konferencja Rektorów Akademickich Szkół Polskich; KRASP), representing the...
Investing decisively in the future infrastructure of universities now
On the occasion of the agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD on establishing a special federal fund for infrastructure investments and the associated deliberations in the current Bundestag, the...
“When it comes to promoting research, teaching, innovation and study conditions, the federal government plays an important role” – Calls for participation in the Bundestag elections
The HRK, the German National Association for Student Affairs (Deutsches Studierendenwerk – DSW) and the Free Association of Student Organisations (freier zusammenschluss von student:innenschaften –...
Federal government must take on more responsibility for cybersecurity at universities
Universities in Germany are increasingly becoming the target of cyberattacks. As large, intensively networked institutions with complex IT infrastructures and a high number of students and employees...
Strengthening universities for Germany’s future – HRK demands for the federal election
For the election to the Bundestag on 23 February 2025, the HRK´s Executive Board of the has named four central tasks in higher education policy to which the next federal government must give priority....
