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Experiences and insights into the development of an IT infrastructure for learning and teaching in the university alliance “Unite!”

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Sandra Schön
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International, joint curriculum development: What is the impact of European university alliances?

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Channa van der Brug
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Growing Risks: Digital Infrastructure Under Pressure

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Künstliche Intelligenz: Wo stehen die deutschen Hochschulen?

27.06.2024
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European Digital Micro-Credentials – A Strategic Direction for German Higher Educational Institutions

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Ildiko Mazar
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A toolbox on “Student wellbeing in digital studies”

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Jan Schuhr

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AI and the Paradigm Shift in Education: From Fear to Opportunity

The education sector is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI). In this blog article, Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, considers the implications of this shift for the future of academia. Drawing on his long-standing expertise and his university’s digital transformation initiatives, he takes a step back to consider the broader implications of AI-driven change.

Picture with an abstract graphic showing a student and the word „A I“. Under that the text: AI and the Paradigm Shift in Education: From Fear to Opportunity. A blog article by Steve Joordens.

Interoperability and Beyond: Building Consensus on the Future of HE in Europe

What kind of common vision is needed to ensure access, quality, and shared values in European higher education? Thomas Ekman Jørgensen, Director for Policy Coordination and Foresight at the European University Association, argues that digital interoperability raises political questions that require more than technical fixes – above all, they call for consensus on the future shape of European higher education.

Integrating (Digital) Wellbeing into Institutional Strategy: What German Universities can learn from the University of British Columbia

Promoting wellbeing at universities is no longer a peripheral issue: it forms the foundation for successful (digital) teaching and learning environments and is increasingly being strategically embedded on an international level. Universities like the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada recognized this early on and integrated wellbeing deeply into their institutional strategy. For this blog article, Mandy MacRae, Wellbeing Engagement Strategist at UBC, provides insights into the history and significance of the wellbeing initiative and explains how challenges and successes have shaped UBC's journey toward becoming a health-promoting university.

A picture of flowers and the text: "Integrating (Digital) Wellbeing into Institutional Strategy: What German Universities Can Learn from the University of British Columbia.” By Theresa Sommer.
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