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Strategies for dealing with falling student numbers

10 November 2023

At the beginning of November, CHE Consult successfully organised two conferences at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg and Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences on the topic of “Falling student numbers – just a question of marketing?”.

The reason for organising these conferences was the development in student numbers over the last ten years. After universities had long benefited from rising numbers, demographic change and the predicted population decline now indicate a movement in the opposite direction: More universities and degree programmes are competing for fewer prospective students.

In moderated workshops at the conferences, the participants developed various strategies to help universities meet this challenge. Use cases were used to explore the possibilities of university marketing, the further development of degree programmes and the topic of internationalisation.

In addition, experienced experts provided insights into their projects and solutions. In Magdeburg, Dr Andreas Hoeschen, Head of Internationalisation Programmes for German Universities at the DAAD, presented initiatives for attracting international specialists. In Hamm, Christiane Holz, Manager of Study Programme Informatics at the Fonty Hogeschool Techniek en Logistiek, reported on the special features and success factors of the Dutch higher education system. The aim of the conference team was to convey methodological approaches and promote a helpful exchange of experience and knowledge.

Two conferences on the topic of “Falling Student Numbers

26 September 2023

CHE Consult is organising a conference on the significance of declining student numbers for universities and universities of applied sciences (HAW) at two universities each: On 2 and 3 November 2023 in Magdeburg and on 7 and 8 November 2023 in Hamm-Lippstadt.

After we met with outstanding interest with our online dialogues “Challenge of declining student numbers – Just a question of marketing?” in July 2023, we are organising a conference at each of two universities to discuss this topic and develop strategies together with universities and universities of applied sciences (HAW): On 2 and 3 November 2023 at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg and on 7 and 8 November 2023 at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences.

You can register now here for the conference in Magdeburg and here for the conference in Hamm-Lippstadt.

Effective strategies for conflict resolution in the team

03 September 2023

In an article for the journal “Wissenschaftsmanagement”, Jens Engelke, Principal Consultant at CHE Consult, presents two instruments from conflict management as components of an application-oriented guide for managers: Proactive work climate feedback and conflict resolution talks between two employees.

Universities and scientific institutions are very heterogeneous organisations. Whenever people with different personalities, ways of working and sometimes also different goals work together, conflicts will almost inevitably arise. Leaders should be aware of this, according to the author. Although there can be many different causes for conflicts, three main causes can be identified: insufficient communication, diverging interests and insufficient convergence on an interpersonal level.

A manager is not only responsible for achieving team, departmental or project goals, but also for promoting a positive working environment and good cooperation between employees. They should be aware of conflicts in their own area of responsibility, intervene at an early stage and apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies.

Competence Orientation in the Engineering Sciences

06 August 2023

In an article for the journal “Wissenschaftsmanagement”, Prof. Dr. Birgit Baum, Associate Consultant at CHE Consult, presents a way to efficiently and effectively anchor competence orientation in engineering sciences.

In her article, Birgit Baum describes the historical development of competence orientation in German higher education teaching based on some milestones and the changed requirements for higher education teaching in the course of the Bologna Process. She then looks at the current situation in engineering and presents common support services for competence-oriented teaching at German universities.

Finally, she explains a five-pronged approach for the engineering sciences that achieves acceptance and can thus bring about a sustainable anchoring of competence orientation

Register now! Online dialogue No. 6 II

21 July 2023

CHE Consult organises its 6th online dialogue for the second time! The topic: “The challenge of declining student numbers – just a question of marketing?

Because the interest was so great and due to a technical limitation not all interested parties could be present at the first 6th Online Dialogue, CHE Consult is holding it a second time.

Use our exchange forum to discuss the challenge of declining student numbers with colleagues from other universities. You are invited to our online dialogue “Changes in the Higher Education Landscape” via Zoom on 31 July 2023, 3 to 4.30 pm. The language will be German.

At the beginning, our Senior Consultant Dr. Lukasz Hill will present current figures and theses on the topic to you. Afterwards, we will look at good practice examples of how the topic can be tackled. Afterwards, we look forward to a lively discussion and exchange with you. Further information and registration

Register now! Online dialogue No. 6

26 June 2023

CHE Consult organises its 6th online dialogue! The topic: “The challenge of declining student numbers – just a question of marketing?

Use our exchange forum to discuss the challenge of declining student numbers with colleagues from other universities. You are invited to our online dialogue “Changes in the Higher Education Landscape” via Zoom on 17 July 2023, 2 to 3 pm. The language will be German.

At the beginning, our Senior Consultant Dr. Lukasz Hill will present current figures and theses on the topic to you. Afterwards, we will look at good practice examples of how the topic can be tackled. Afterwards, we look forward to a lively discussion and exchange with you. Further information and registration