Presentations from the study visit to Germany, March 15
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Presentations from the study visit to Germany, March 15
Aalen University of Applied Sciences - practice oriented education & research - 15.03.2012 International Office 1 General Overview of Aalen University 15.03.2012 International Office 2 Aalen University 4500 Students 16 Bachelors 13 Masters 4 Further Education Courses 15.03.2012 International Office 3 Education und Innovation Education Innovation Transfer Research Teaching, Studies Sustain interest in children and youth in science and technology Dr. Albert Grimminger-Stiftung 15.03.2012 International Office 4 Profile of Aalen University Development of Student Numbers Number of Students 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 2011 2008 2005 2002 1999 1996 1993 1990 87 0 84 500 Status: August 2011 Note: including WBA, GSO and Taxmaster 15.03.2012 International Office 5 Education 15.03.2012 International Office 6 Schools Management and Business Sciences Business Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Electronics and Computer Science Optics and Mechatronics Chemistry Engineering 15.03.2012 International Office 7 Applications, Branches (Concentration on Leading Edge Themes) Study Programmes Automotive Aviation Energy Comsumer Goods, Medicine, … Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering, Plastics Engineering Materials e.g. Materials for Energy Management Mechatronics, Optoelectronics e.g. IT-Security Electronics, Computer Science Management & Business Sciences e.g. Renewable Energies e.g. Electromobility 15.03.2012 International Office 8 Our Study Programmes School of Chemistry Chemistry Analytical & Analytical Biochemistry 15.03.2012 School of Electronics & Computer Science School of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science School of Optics & Mechatronics School of Management & Business Sciences Electronics and Information Technology Informatics o IT-Security o Media Computing Science o Software Engineering o Business Computing Science Mechanical Engineering Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering / Production and Management o Mechanical Engineering / Business and Management Mechnical Engineering / Product Development and Simulation Surface and Materials Technologies o Materialography o International Technical Sales Management Mechatronics o Technology Communication Optometry / Optometry and Audiology Optoelectronics / Laser Technologies Technical Teacher Education Business Studies SME Health Management International Business Studies Industrial Management Computer Controlled Systems Applied Surface and Materials Sciences Polymer Technology Product Development and Production Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (Master by Research) Technical Teacher Education Photonics Vision Science and Business (Optometry) Industrial Management Management / International Business International Office Bachelor Programmes Master Programmes 9 Profile of Teaching at Aalen University • Continual Improvement in Teaching Quality • Intensive Support Concept with Seminar-Style Teaching • Motivating Initiative, Hard-Working, and Goal-Oriented Students International Office Practice oriented Learning – Machine Halls 15.03.2012 International Office 11 Selective List of well known Companies near Aalen University in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg (in addition many companies in Bavaria too) Stuttgart Aalen Practice oriented Network with Businesses ● Companies/Foundations award special prizes to students, including the Karl Kessler Prize, the Kreissparkasse Ostalb University Prize, ZFLS Prize, Prize for Technology and Medicine, IWO Prize ● Aalen University has nine endowed professorships in the areas of Direct Customer Relationship Management Business Start-Ups Machine Tools and Milling Production Technologies Optical Production Technologies Automotive Engineering Health Management (four professorships) International Office Aalen University: a Living International Network 80 University Partnerships and many companies taking students of Aalen University ● The top five destinations of Aalen students 2011 were USA (26%), Spain (15%), Great Britain (12%), China (8%), Belgium (7%) for studies and internships abroad. International Office Applied Research 15.03.2012 International Office 15 Research Emphasises Business Engineering 15.03.2012 International Office 16 Strongest University of Applied Sciences in the State of BadenWürttemberg in Applied Research Values 2010 12,0 10,0 8,0 6,0 4,0 2,0 0,0 0 5 10 15 20 25 • Note: every point stands for the research value of a university of applied sciences • The research values are supplied by the Advisory Body AG4 of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts on the basis of the research reports of the Institutes for Applied Research of the universities of applied sciences 15.03.2012 International Office 17 Organisation of Applied Research at Aalen University ● Institute for Applied Research (IAF) ● Institute for Applied Business Research (IBF) ● Institute for Applied Systems Dynamic (IAS) ● Institute for Materials Research ● Institute for Product Development ● Steinbeis Transfer Centres (refer to Uli Holzbaur) ● Centre for Applied Research in Photonics (ZAFH PHOTON) 15.03.2012 International Office 18 Recent Research Partners of Aalen University • Robert Bosch GmbH • Voith AG • MAPAL Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr. Kress KG • Universität Heidelberg • TRUMPF GmbH • Carl Zeiss AG • BASF AG • Hochschule Mannheim • Bayer GmbH • Degussa AG • Hochschule Reutlingen • Gesenkschmiede Schneider GmbH • Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe • Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen GmbH • Krebsforschungszentrum Heidelberg • Berner Gruppe • Kessler & Co. • Institut für Lasertechnologien in der Medizin und Messtechnik an der Universität Ulm • Kreissparkasse Ostalb • Dr. Staiger Mohilo & CO. GmbH • ZF Lenksysteme GmbH • C. & E. FEIN GmbH 15.03.2012 • MHG Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH • GTS Generator-Technik Schwäb. Gmünd GmbH & Co. KG • Universität Karlsruhe • Arnulf Betzold GmbH • SAMTEC GmbH • NovoPlan GmbH • Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH • Carl Zeiss Nano Technology Systems GmbH • Universität Stuttgart • phoenix x-ray • Aaflow-Systems GmbH & Co KG • J&M Analytik AG • c.f.maier Leichtgusswerk • Universität Ulm • Institute der Fraunhofer Gesellschaft • Bruno Weisser GmbH & Co. KG • Hochschule Ulm • Versorgungs- u. Bädergesellschaft Ellwangen mbH • Stadtwerke Crailsheim • Marketing-Club Ostwürttemberg • Kreissparkasse Ostalb • Hochschule Furtwangen International Office 19 Part Time Programmes (Further Education) 15.03.2012 International Office 20 Part Time Programmes at Aalen University 2009 2010 Further Education Academy WBA of Aalen University Ltd Bridge Programme in cooperation with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Ramp for Technicians and Master Craftsmen 15.03.2012 Part Time Bachelor Programmes • Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics • Business Studies Graduate School Ostwürttemberg Ltd Part Time Master Programmes in cooperation with the BadenWürttemberg Cooperative State University Heidenheim • MBA Part Time Master Programmes (planned) International Office 2010 TaxMaster Ltd Part Time Study Programmes in cooperation with the Professional Tax School Dr. Endriss • Tax-Master • Bachelor in Accounting 21 Awards for the Further Education Academy WBA Initiative Award 2010 of the German National Award of Further Education Association of Chambers of Industry and 2010 for the Aalen Concept of Studies from the renowned „Haus der Technik“ Commerce Education and Further Education September 2010 April 2011 15.03.2012 International Office 22 Employers of the WBA Students (Engineers) Voith GmbH Leitz GmbH&Co. KG Liebherr Werk Ehingen GmbH MAPAL Dr. Kress KG Carl Zeiss AG Schwäbische Hüttenwerke GmbH EMAG Automation GmbH Ricardo Deutschland GmbH BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH Schwenk Zement AG ZF Lenksysteme GmbH Daimler AG Behr GmbH Gigatronik Stuttgart GmbH TRW Automotive GmbH Riehle Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG SHW Storage & Handling Solutions GmbH Maschinenfabrik Alfing Kessler GmbH Kocher-plastik Maschinenbau GmbH TÜV Süd Industrie Service GmbH 15.03.2012 International Office 23 explorhino 15.03.2012 International Office 24 Goals of explorhino Classes of Pupils Groups of Pupils • explorhino on the road: mobile Experiments for Schools • Visits of University Laboratories • Experiment Sessions at the University • • • • • • • Children Academy Project Days for Pupils „Green Eel“ Girlsday / Boysday BORS/BOGy Day of Technology Pupils Engineering Academy • Competitions for Pupils Leisure Kindergarden • House of Little Researchers • Technolino • Children experimenting with University Professors 15.03.2012 • • • • • • • explorhino on the road Excursions University for Children Summer Holidays Programme of the University Science Camps Visits of Companies „Career gets a Face“ Get a Taste Lectures / Studies for Pupils International Office 25 Organisation In Terms of Funds Board of Trustees In Terms of Staff Dr. Albert GrimmingerFoundation (Professors, Staff, Students) Partners Further Foundations Teachers, Tutors, Pupils Donations Regional Companies Cooperation Partners Public Funded Projects University Organisation: Dr. Susanne Garreis (Director) Dr. Erika Lahnsteiner Doris Klein Aalen University Building 15.03.2012 International Office 26 Innovations 15.03.2012 International Office 27 Innovation Centre - EULE Strengthening the Innovation Power of the Companies of the Region 15.03.2012 Establishment of High Tech Start-Up Companies International Office 28 Structural Links to Industry 15.03.2012 International Office 29 Central Services Academic Registry International Relations Office Library CAD / CAM-Centre Career and Start-Up Centre Electronic Design Automation Centre Explorhino Mathematics Support Centre University Didactics IT- Service Media Centre Physics Centre Computer Centre Language Centre Centre for Optical Technologies Rector • • • • • • • Strategy Development Negotiation with the Ministry Contacts to Industry Research / Innovation Large Equipments Appointment of Professors Explorhino School of Chemistry Chemistry Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (Analytics and Bioanalytics) 3/15/2012 University Council Association of Friends and Sponsors Academic Senate Dean RECTORATE Board of Trustees Prorector Prorector Teachings (I) • Professors • Additional Activities • Research Semester • Part Time Programmes Quality • Accreditation • Rankings IT • Teaching Schedules Smaller Centres Teachings (II) • Students • Examination Offices and Admittance • Lecturers • Studium Generale Process Optimisation Library Marketing Awards School of Electronics & Computing Science School of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Prorector Professor Appointments Human Resources Development International Affairs: • Language Centre • International Relations Office Scholarships School of Optics and Mechatronics Chancellor Administrative Organisation Budget, Finance and Human Resources Legal Matters / Basic Regulations, Formal Procedures, Regulations, Salary Building / Security IuK Administration Department Finances Human Resources Students Technology School of Management & Business Sciences Electronics and Information Technology Computing Science IT-Security Media Computing Science Software Engineering Business Computing Science Mech. Engineering Plastics Engineering Mech. Engineering / Production & Mgmt. Mech. Eng. / Business & Mgmt. Mech. Engineering / Product Development and Simulation Surface and Materials Technologies Int. Technical Sales Management Materialography Mechatronics Technical Communication Optometry / Optometry and Audiology Optoelectronics / Laser Technologies Technical Teacher Education Business Studies Computer Controlled Systems Applied Surface and Materials Science Polymer Technology Product Development and Production Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technical Teacher Education Photonics Vision Science and Business (Optometry) Industrial Management Management/ International Business SME Bachelor Programmes Health Management Industrial Management International Business Studies Master Programmes 30 Boards with External Members ● University Council (Board of Governors): 11 Members; 5 Internal Members, 6 External Members (currently from University of Ulm, Bosch, Voith, Zeiss, Deutsche Bahn, Mapal); Much power, decides about the Rector Candidates, the Budget, Professor Appointments etc. ; meets 4 times a year. ● Board of Trustees: about 40 Members; all from Industry and other Organisations like e.g. the Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Only Consulting Function; meets twice a year. ● Association of Friends and Supporters of the University: many companies are members and are also sponsoring the University. 15.03.2012 International Office 31 Summary – Practice Oriented Education & Research ● Student Projects & Theses with Partners (refer to Uli Holzbaur) ● Compulsory Placements for Students (refer to Karin Kadow) ● Applied Research & Steinbeis Transfer Centres (refer to Uli Holzbaur) ● Professorships sponsored by Industry ● EULE / NIKE Innovation Centre (refer to present. Cromm) ● Part Time Programmes for Professionals of the Industry (Further Education) ● Board of Trustees consisting mainly of Company Representatives ● Board of Governors with a Majority of External Members 15.03.2012 International Office 32 Attractiveness of the Learning and Leisure Environment Aalen 15.03.2012 International Office 33 Aalen Location and Geography ● Aalen lies in eastern part of the federal state of BadenWürttemberg, in southern Hamburg Amsterdam Germany ● Brussels At the foot of the eastern Seat of the Ostalbkreis Paris Stuttgart Strasboug administrative district Warsaw Cologne Frankfurt Swabian Alb mountains ● Berlin Prague Aalen Munich Vienna Zurich Milan 15.03.2012 International Office 34 History: Romans ● Roman fort, Ala II Flavia Milliaria, established ca. 150 C.E ● With one thousand cavalry troops, the largest fort on the Roman-Germanic border ● Limes Museum, Roman Festival 15.03.2012 International Office 35 History: Middle Ages ● Medieval Aalen founded ca. 1245 ● Free imperial city, autonomous and selfgoverning (1360-1803) ● Regular market times established in 1398; continue to the present The Aalen night watchmen continue the tradition from the Middle Ages. 15.03.2012 International Office 36 History: Industrialisation ● Wasseralfingen iron mines expanded, technical improvements ● Royal Iron Works in Aalen (today SWH) ● Railway between Stuttgart and Aalen (1861), Aalen becomes regional rail centre ● Electrification (1912) 15.03.2012 International Office 37 History: Today ● Today a city of 67,000 with eight city districts ● Carl Zeiss headquarters in neighboring Oberkochen since 1945, with plant in Aalen ● Aalen University of Applied Sciences founded 1963 15.03.2012 International Office 38 Museums in Aalen The Aalen Limes Museum, dedicated to the former Roman calvary fort, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Geology Museum in Aalen presents the geological and biological history of the region with an outstanding collection of fossils and minerals. 15.03.2012 Visitors can experience first-hand the Tiefer Stollen mines. International Office 39 Sport and Recreation Winter sport in Aalen: ski lifts and ice rinks The hills and mountains around Aalen offer excellent trails for mountain biking. Aalen has four public swimming pools, in addition to the Limes Thermal Baths. 15.03.2012 International Office Aalen‘s climbing wall 40 Leisure Activities and Attractions Mine „Tiefer Stollen“ Steiff, Giengen 15.03.2012 St. John Church, Schwäb. Gmünd CaveAdventureWorld Giengen Museum Train of Härtsfeld Alemanni museum Ellwangen International Office International Jazz days 41 The Aalbäume, at 702 Meters above Sea Level, with View of Aalen and Neighboring Cities Source of the Kocher River Limes Thermal Baths Schloss Fachsenfeld and Gardens 15.03.2012 International Office 42 Aalen City Festivals Aalen‘s „Reichstädter Tage“ is held annually in early autumn. Christmas market 15.03.2012 The Jazz Fest features artists from around the world International Office The Roman Festival celebrates the city‘s early history and provides entertainment and education. 43 International Romans Days in the Limes Museum Many events, such as Jazz Days Source: Limes Museum 15.03.2012 International Office 44 Castles in the Vicinity of Aalen Niederalfingen Castle Hellenstein Castle 15.03.2012 Kapfenburg Castle Basilica in Ellwangen International Office 45 Abbey Neresheim 15.03.2012 International Office 46 Lake Constance ● 240 km ● The Swabian Sea ● „Flower Island“ of Mainau 15.03.2012 International Office 47 Rothenburg ob der Tauber ● 74 km ● Medieval Character on the „Romantic Road“ 15.03.2012 International Office 48 Munich ● 181 km ● Heart of Bavaria ● Home of Oktoberfest ● Bayern Munich - Soccer 15.03.2012 International Office 49 Nuremberg ● 133 km ● World-Famous Christmas Market 15.03.2012 International Office 50 Freiburg im Breisgau ● 263 km ● Situated in the Black Forest 15.03.2012 International Office 51 Strasbourg: European Capital ● 234 km ● Cathedral ● Petite France ● European Parliament 15.03.2012 International Office 52 Compulsory Industrial Placements and their Impact on Company Relationships 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 1 • Introduction -The German „Fachhochschule“ system - Strengths of universities of applied sciences - Degree structures in view of Bologna process • Practical Placement - Study and Examination Regulations - Connecting Aalen University – Industry - Examples of Practical Placement by Services in International Office 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 2 - Number: 113 - Average Size: 15.000 students - Subjects: all disciplines - Entrance Qualification: A-levels - Length of Studies: 3 years (Bachelor), 2 years (Master) - Characteristic: theory oriented - Studies: up to doctoral degrees - Research: fundamental 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 3 - Number: 177 - Average Size: 4.000 students - Subjects: engineering, business, social studies - Entrance Qualification: A-levels & FH-qualification - Length of Studies: 3-4 years (Bachelor), 1-2 years (Master) - Characteristic: practice oriented - Studies: up to master degrees - Research: applied 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 4 Doctoral Studies 10 Diplom/Master Master 7 6 5 4 3 2 Diplom (FH) Internship Internship Studies at Fachhochschulen 8 Traditional University Studies 9 1 12/13 Years of School Education 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 5 Doctoral Studies 10 Master Master 7 6 5 4 3 2 Bachelor Bachelor Internship Studies at Fachhochschulen 8 Traditional University Studies 9 1 12 Years of School Education 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 6 Advantages of internships with the job search ● Companies recruit students through the practical placement ● Theoretical knowledge is deepened and strengthened and is put into practice directly ● Connection created between studies and work practice ● Smooth Transition from the World of Learning to the World of Working 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 7 Support from the University ● Requiring & Assisting, in terms of … Supporting in process, but self-initiative is necessary, … Finding soft and job skills ● „Helping to be Independent,“ favouring independence ● Close-knit network of information providers ● Individual consultation on all levels ● Directing and assisting: from planning to return ● „Returnees“-involvement in process, even after graduation 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 8 4 Important Elements in Advising & Supervision Faculties / Departments Career Center International Office Experts from Industry 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 9 Connecting Aalen University with Industry ● Annual Career Fair (AIM) Opportunity to network Companies present themselves Inform students of practical placements ● Job Wall with concrete internship offers ● Professors from industry share contacts ● Company representatives sit in University Council 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 10 Compulsory Industrial Placements from the View of Faculties and Departments ● Excerpt of the Study and Examination Regulations (SPO) §8 Pre studies internship: compulsory for most of the engineering study programs §9 Compulsory placement in the 5th semester with generally between 95 and 110 working days 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 11 Responsibilities of Students & Departments ● Each student is responsible to find his/her own internship ● Departmental Internship Office Director responsible for formalities - Writing recommendation letters - Approving concrete company placement offers - Signing funds/scholarship applications - Evaluating Placement Reports - Validating internships 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 12 Examples of Practical Placements provided by the International Office ● Informational events for all departments ● Informational events directly in department ● Individual consultation per appointment ● Further events with external guest speakers from placement and funding organisations 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 13 Das Buddy-Programm - Infoveranstaltung Donnerstag, 15.03., 17.30 Uhr, R 201 Themen: Was im Einzelnen von einem Buddy erwartet wird und in welcher Weise dieses Engagement bei der Entwicklung der eigenen Persönlichkeit dient, interkulturelle Kompetenzen schult und ganz nebenbei eine Menge Spaß bereitet. Studium im Ausland - Infoveranstaltung Dienstag, 27.03., 17.30 Uhr, Raum wird noch bekannt gegeben. Themen: Fördermöglichkeiten, Bewerbungsverfahren. O-Berichte von Studierenden Praxissemester im Ausland – Infoveranstaltung Mittwoch, 03.04., 17.30 Uh, r, Raum wird bekannt gegeben Themen: Warum, Stellen suchen, Fördermittel. O-Berichte von Studierenden Praktikum/Einstiegsjob im angloamerikanischen Ausland (USA, Kanada, Australien, Neuseeland …) Teil 1: Überblickveranstaltung am Montag, 23.04.., 17.30Uhr, Raum wird noch bekannt gegeben. Teil 2: Bewerbertraining am Dienstag, 24.04., von 9 – 17 Uhr, Raum wird noch bekannt gegeben. Bitte unbedingt anmelden. Teil 3: Interviewtraining am Dienstag, 24.04., von 17.30 – 20.00 Uhr, Raum wird noch bekannt gegeben. Bitte unbedingt anmelden. Studieren in Australien mit GOstralia – Infoveranstaltung Dienstag, 08.05., 13.15 Uhr, Themen: Studienaufenthalt in Australien, Bewerbungsprozess, Fördermittel, Raum wird noch bekannt gegeben. Zuvor wird Gostralia von 12:00 – 13:00 Uhr mit einem Infostand in der Cafeteria der Beethovenstr. vertreten sein. Studieren in Neuseeland mit Ranke Heinemann – Infoveranstaltung Dienstag, 22.05, 15:00 Uhr, Themen: Studientaufenthalt in Neuseeland, Bewerbungsprozess, Fördermittel. Anmeldungen für die Infoveranstaltungen, wenn angezeigt: www.htw-aalen.de/sg-anmeldung German and European Culture – (2 SWS) Jeweils donnerstags ab 15.03., von 17.30 – 19.00 Uhr, R 282 (AAA). Bitte unbedingt anmelden. Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1.2 (5 SWS) jeweils montags von 15.45 – 18.00 Uhr & mittwochs von 15.45 – 17.15 Uhr, ab 19.03., Raum wird bekanntgegeben. . Bitte unbedingt anmelden. Deutsch als Fremdsprache A2.2/B1 (4 SWS) jeweils montags & donnerstags von 15.45 – 17.15 Uhr, ab 19.03., Raum wird bekanntgegeben. . Bitte unbedingt anmelden. Deutsch als Fremdsprache B1/B2 (4 SWS) jeweils montags & donnerstags, von 17.30 – 19.00 Uhr, ab 12.03. Raum wird bekanntgegeben. . Bitte unbedingt anmelden. Anmeldungen für die Vorlesungen: aaa@htw-aalen.de 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 14 Preparation for Internship from View of Student (for international placements) ● Overview of time frame for planning phase and preparation steps: ~ 12 Months – Define personal expectations and goals ~ 9 Months – Apply and organise ~ 3 Months – Calculate costs 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 15 Preparation for Internship from View of Student (for international placements) ~ 12 months – Define personal expectations and goals ● Language? ● Foreign language training ● Which country and why? ● Would culture and mentality fit with me? ● Clarify funding/scholarships with department international office ● Application and interview trainings 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 16 Preparation for Internship from View of Student (for international placements) ~ 6 – 9 Months – Apply and organise ● Update application materials and adapt to country/job ● Look for internship positions ● Acceptances ● Approval of department ● Assistance (Funding?) in International Office 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 17 Preparation for Internship from View of Student (for international placements) ● ~ 3 Months – Calculate Costs ● Cost of Living ● Travel ● Accommodation ● Recreation ● Insurance ● Injections ● Visa 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 18 Funding Opportunities for Internships Abroad ● Internship Program Grants for Internships in Europe KOOR/Best ● Internship Program Grants for Internships outside Europe through GIZ – Association for International Cooperation 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 19 ● Internship Program Grants for Internships in Europe What is it? Who can be sponsored? Applicable Countries Amount of Payment Deadlines Not Sponsored- Payment of the scholarship (80% of total) Last payment. 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 20 Association For International Cooperation – Programs for Germans – ● Two scholarship programs for University of Applied Sciences Partial Scholarship & Travel Scholarship Living and working in another country is a great way of improving your career prospects. GIZ’s exchange and scholarship programs offer young people from Germany the opportunity to gain professional skills, improve their language proficiency and experience other work environments and cultures first-hand. Participation possible either during or after your studies. 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 21 Association For International Cooperation – Programs for People from Abroad – (International) Participants in GIZ training programs in Germany profit from our modern and practice-oriented educational system as well as from intercultural exchanges with colleagues. Personal and professional contacts to Germany and people from all over the globe are formed here, and practical internships in institutions or firms often lead to long-lasting business relationships. 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 22 Thank you for your attention! 15.03.2012 Karin Kadow, AAA - Hochschule Aalen 23 Innovation Centre EULE / NIKE at Aalen University 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 1 Most Important Factors to increase Profitability and sustain Growth Enhancement of Innovation Ability 4,43 4,21 Cost Reduction New Markets through Internationalisation 4,01 Focus on Core Competencies 3,93 Active Price Management Increase of Efficiency of Capital New Business Areas through Organic Growth 3,81 3,67 3,66 New Business Areas through Aquisitions and Partnerships 3,51 2 3 Low Importance 4 5 High Importance Arthur D. Little, Innovation Excellence, Study 2004 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 2 Innovation Council of the State of Baden-Württemberg sees Need for Action Increase of Number of Spin-Offs from Universities Innovation Management & Screening Industry on Campus Models Vortrag Prof. Messerschmid, 2009 Mitglied im Vorstand des Innovationsrates Baden-Württemberg 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 3 Innovation Centre Action of Promotion of Economic Development EULE Innovation Centre University 15.03.2012 Strengthening the Innovation Power of the Companies of the Region Innovation Centre Premium Jobs for the Region Establishment of High Tech Start-Up Companies 4 Innovation Centre – EULE Interface between Industry and University 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 5 Involvement of the University in the Innovation Process Validation of Production Process and Simulation Input of Ideas from the University and from Companies Evaluation Feasibility Optimisation of Characteristics Production Prototypes Series Development Evaluation Market Validation of Reliability and Simulation Generation Project Work of Ideas / Theses Project Realisation, Start-Up Time Milestones to evaluate next Steps 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 6 Goal „University of Founders“ ● Establishment of Aalen University as a University of Founders at the Top of the Heap in the Region of East Wuerttemberg until 2020 ● Significant Growth of the Rate of Company Formations originated in the University within the Target Groups of Scientists / Students / Alumni; Generation of 5 to 10 Start-Ups per year starting 2013/2014 ● Establishment of an Innovation Environment in close Cooperation between Research and Regional Economy, evaluated on the Basis of Research Activities 15.03.2012 Internatiional Office 7 Start-Up Campaign – Various Measures ● Appointment of Professors in Charge of Start-Up Matters ● Institution of a Database to systematically involve Alumni as Consultants, Motivators and Peers ● Periodic Surveys to systematically grasp the Start-Up Potential at Aalen University and to Foster the Generating of Ideas ● Start-Up / Business Plan Competition ● Periodic Start-Up Events ● Establishment of Consulting Offers for Interested Start-Up Target Groups ● Communication, Communication, Communication to Motivate Start-Up Initiatives ● Establishment of a Start-Up Summer School ● Implementation of Best-Practice-Examples 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 8 Innovation Centre 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 9 Innovation Centre – Construction Architect Competition June 2011 Scholl Architekten GmbH Stuttgart 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 10 Strategien für die Werkstoffforschung im Wandel Innovation Centre – Room Planning Art Number Square Meters per Unit Total Square Meters Offices 25 20 500 Large Machinery Lab 1 200 200 Mechatronics Lab 2 65 130 Measurement & Control Lab 2 60 120 Labs (Office Quality) 4 20 80 Labs 3 25 75 Chemistry / Materials Science Lab 1 70 70 Multifunctional Room 1 60 60 Seminar Room 2 80/40 120 Storage Spaces 2 30 60 Kitchenettes with Communication Space 2 25 50 Circulation Areas ca. 415 Technical Rooms, IT, Sanitory, WCs … ca. 185 Gesamt 2.065 qm 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 11 Innovation Centre – Time Line ● Architect Competition June 2011 ● Founding of Operating Company October 2011 ● Call For Applications Innovation Manager October 2011 ● Founding of Association of Friends & Supporters 30. November 2011 ● Hiring of Innovation Manager Ongoing ● Start of Construction of Building April 2012 ● Start of Activities Autumn 2013 15.03.2012 Innovation Centre 12 © 2011 Steinbeis | Technology. Transfer. Application. | www.stw.de © iStockphoto/Pei Ling Hoo Technology.Transfer.Application. The Steinbeis Knowledge Transfer System • Steinbeis Technology Transfer • Developed at and by Baden Württemberg Universities of Applied Sciences (formerly Fachhochschulen) • Four Decades © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 2 University Professor Steinbeis 133551-2011-04 • Steinbeis Centers (STC) support • Industry and • Government in all areas of applied science • consulting, • research Customer/ Company • development, • training • education Headquarters Location •‚Haus der Wirtschaft‘ in Stuttgart – © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 3 133551-2011-04 •Headquarters location of the Steinbeis Foundation and the Steinbeis Network Steinbeis Network •Services Consulting Research and development Evaluation and expert reports Training and employee development Competences in all fields of technology and management •Transfer Network •Steinbeis Enterprises and subsidiary companies as well as cooperation and project partners worldwide •Staff © 2011/12/22 STC AM 4 •About 700 professors, 1,400 employees und 3,300 Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur contractors 133551-2011-04 •Customers •more than 10,000 per year; companies, organizations of all sizes and areas of business, individuals Steinbeis Network worldwide Partner organizations and project partners Israel Slovakia Italy Slovenia Japan South Africa Latvia South Korea Lithuania Spain Luxembourg Sweden Mexiko Switzerland Namibia Taiwan Netherlands Thailand Turkey Ukraine North Korea United Arab Emirates Norway USA People‘s Republic of China Vietnam Peru Poland Portugal Principality of Liechtenstein Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Austria Brazil Bulgaria Germany Hungary India Iran Japan Moldova People´s Republic of China Poland Romania Russia Switzerland Turkey USA [As of December 31, 2010] © 2011/12/22 STC AM ©Prof. 2011 Dr. Steinbeis Partner for innovation | www.stw.de Ulrich| Holzbaur 5 133551-2011-04 Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Burundi Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Steinbeis Enterprises Technology transfer with Steinbeis Utilizing research results Making expertise available Offering holistic solutions Expanding the transfer network Operating through decentralization Safeguarding strict confidence © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 6 133551-2011-04 Small enterprises as well as conglomerates as partner State as customer Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 7 Training and employee development 133551-2011-04 Fostering successful transfer © 2011/12/22 STC AM Evaluation and expert reports As a key competitive factor Research and development Forming the basis for decision making Consulting At every stage of the value chain Steinbeis Services Facts & Figures (As of December 31, 2010) •The following facts provide a snapshot of the expertise and resources we were able to make available to and with our clients in the year 2010: 810 Steinbeis Enterprises worldwide 124 Mio. EUR total turnover 689 professors, 1,410 employees, © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 8 133551-2011-04 3,301 contractors STW Steinbeis Foundation • Services: Consultancy Services, Research and Development, Evaluation and Expert Reports, International Technology Transfer, Training and Further Education • Transfer Network 700 Steinbeis Transfer Centers (STC) and subsidary companies. Cooperation and project partners in over 47 countries • Competence in all fields of technology and management • Customers: more than 10,000 per year companies, organisations of all sizes and areas of business, individuals • Staff: over 4,000: professors, permanent staff, projectbased staff © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 9 133551-2011-04 • Projects: more than 20,000 per year functions/ institutions within STW • STW structure • activity of ministry/department of commerce • decentralised • self financing (no external funding) • STW central unity, Stuttgart • Projects • Project manager + staff (own, university, free, external, students) © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 10 133551-2011-04 • STC types: each of the 700 STC is different • Coordinating consulting for the whole university • Broad spectrum of knowledge • Special knowledge • Central services STCs Stuttgart STC relation to the university • own rooms/ machines/ software or rent from university • own personnel of shared (rent or side jobs) • clearly separate between university and Steinbeis • tasks • time expenses, material University • personnel (staff, students) • machines, rooms, software • Professors participate as • Project staff • Project Manager Customer/ • STC manager Company STW STC © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 11 133551-2011-04 Project STW cost structure • Running costs / STC account • Rooms rent and administrative staff • STC manager´s profit / honorary fee © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 12 133551-2011-04 • Variable Project account: • VAT • STW Steinbeis Stuttgart overhead • STC overhead • Staff salary (university or free) • Staff Fees (professor) • Machines (university or free) • Room (university or free) • Travelling Expenses • Project manager's profit • STC profit Success factors • STC • Flexibility • Reliability • Responsiveness Customer/ Company • Projects • Responsibility of project manager = Prof. • Flexibilty and standardisation • Care for the customer´s requirements • Cooperation among several faculties • Trust © 2011/12/22 STC AM Prof. Dr. Ulrich Holzbaur 13 STW STC Project 133551-2011-04 • STW • Flexible organisation • Standardisation (processes, administration) • Steinbeis is a strong brand University Projects Joint Projects University Professor Industry Students Society Project Mutual benefit for University (professor, organization, students) and project partners Students: do the projects - real world hands on experience University: reputation and partnership Professor: practical experience, training success, reaching targets Partners: projects bring innovative results and new ideas © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 1 The Prepared Project Method (PPM) Treats projects like planning games: Preparation, Model aspects Allows to carry out projects that have a real-life training effect for the students excellent chances of success a positive impact on community development and on the public perception of the university. © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 2 The Iceberg Project students´perception training and evaluation stakeholder management background and support, ressources long term planning © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 3 Project Examples AAUAS – WIW Course on Engineering Management Modules Project Management Quality and Sustainable Development Example: Information on sustainability and regenerative energies at Aalbäumle tower © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 4 Project Examples City Projects City marketing and development studies for city management Status, image analysis, concept development City Event Management Research on security feeling and causes of fear population survey (15000 questionnaires, 4500 responses) expert interviews cooperation with police city administration polls to test the validity and acceptance of the main survey detailed analyses as a consequence Survey on the protection of juveniles from alcohol abuse according to the law for the protection of the youth Instruction of personnel al point of sales © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 5 Project Examples Community and Tourism Barrier-free tourism status analysis of Aalen City with respect to handicapped people’s mobility. Implementing a barrier free city as a contribution to tourism development Regional Marketing and development of a regional brand “green tours” to promote local tourism and direct marketing for farmers Regional brand and Virtual Regional Mall Regional Tourisms © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 6 Project Examples Surveys on Renewable Resources and Energy Saving Informationstage Energie – Energy information days Every year in February Organised by the Local Agenda Group Exhibition + presentations © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 7 Project Examples Day of the region and regional marketing Aalen 2006, 2007, 2008 … © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 8 Project Examples Green Eel – Environmental Management Project of the UN Decade Education for Sustainable Development 2006-07 und 2008-09 © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 9 Project Examples Green Eel – Concept development and Implementation © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 10 Project Examples Experiential orientation for the young Aalener Jugenddreieck A triangle of Technology and science Labs of the university Presentation on ecology and energy Sustainablility Presentation on ecology and energy Forest paedagogy Sports Hockey © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 11 Project Examples Didactical Sundial with local school Analysis, Drawings, Construction Optimisation, Production preparation Didactical Aspects and Users' Manual © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 12 Project Examples Regional Marketing Regional Marketing and development of a regional brand “green tours” to promote local tourism and direct marketing for farmers Virtual Regional Mall Regional Tourisms, Event orientation © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 13 Project Examples Catchment Area © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 14 Project Examples University Projects University as a customer University / Rectors office and departments International Relations Office Public Relations Office and Press Office Quality Management Office Faculties, Schools and Departments Modules, Laboratories, Courses and Lectures Topics Quality Management and Processes, Quality Improvements Marketing and Communication (from print t Web 2.0) Sustainable Development © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 15 Project Examples University Quality – CIP Process Analysis Evaluation Optimisation Workshops © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 16 Project Examples Planning Games Lego-Turm Leonardo-Brücke Micro-Eco-Nomy Papier-Brücke Projekt Adaption Event Organisation Durchführung © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 17 Benefits Benefits for the Partners Problems are analysed and researched methodically, Solutions are assessed independently, future activities are analysed holistically. Projects that require specialized skills or planning competence are addressed. With a project, customers also buy into the skill and knowledge of the supervisor. Benefits for the Students Learn to apply project management, quality and sustainability Learn about and solve practical problems, learn about their future environment Influence decisions and future development Benefits for the University Effective and efficient education, Project portfolio covers the course subjects Public perception Chance to solve also internal problems © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 18 General Success Factors Success criteria for projects: benefit for and trust among all partners Success criteria for planning and controlling: PPM Education Project Selection Planning Definition Project Work PR PostProcessing Stakeholder Management © Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Holzbaur, AAUAS STZAM - 19