DEAL Consortium and Wiley Sign New 5-Year Open Access Agreement
28.11.2023

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...

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Student numbers: Universities remain at a high level
28.11.2023

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...

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HRK: Federal "Digital University" programme still necessary - leveraging the strengths of cooperation and alliances in the field of digital infrastructures
15.11.2023

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...

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HRK Executive Board: Five new elections, two re-elections
14.11.2023

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...

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HRK and DSW: Tackle BAföG structural reform promptly
12.07.2023

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...

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University of Television and Film Munich and University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing Dresden admitted to the HRK
10.05.2023

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...

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Walter Rosenthal elected new President of the HRK
09.05.2023

Walter Rosenthal elected new President of the HRK

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...

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Promoting the transformation towards a culture of sustainability in science and society: HRK supports Transformation Pathways for Sustainable Universities
15.03.2023

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...

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Raising the potential of skilled workers for Germany: Federal Employment Agency and German Rectors' Conference emphasise joint responsibility of education sectors
07.03.2023

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,...

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“Heimspiel Wissenschaft”: Dialogue on Research in Rural Areas – Project Supports Universities in Further Developing their Science Communication
31.01.2023

“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...

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Academic standards for cross-sector and lateral entry into the teaching profession are non-negotiable – DPhV and HRK hold new KMK President accountable
20.01.2023

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...

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