Academic Senate of the TU Berlin: Important decisions are coming up!

Academic Senate of the TU Berlin: Important decisions are coming up!

The 869th meeting of the Academic Senate of the Technical University of Berlin will take place on March 19, 2025. This important meeting begins at 1 p.m. s.t. in the meeting room H 3005 on Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin. The agenda includes a variety of critical items important to the future of the university, such as budget status and strategic issues.

The Presidium will provide information at the meeting about the implementation of the decisions of the Academic Senate. This also includes reports from the faculties and a current question time. Another key point is the discussion about the consistent results from the KM study, which could have an impact on university structure and policy.

Important decisions and discussions

The topics that will be addressed include, among other things, the university's budget situation and the Executive Board's statement on the conclusion of the structural plan commission. The guideline for the funding of visiting scientists, which is important for future international cooperation, is also discussed.

In addition, the patent strategy of the TU Berlin is discussed, in which current figures and developments are presented. These aspects are important for the political and economic orientation of the institution.

An additional concern is determining the admission numbers for the coming semesters, including the first reading. This is particularly important in order to meet student needs for the coming academic years.

University policy in context

Higher education policy in Germany is a complex interplay of state measures to promote teaching and research, which is characterized by a network of actors and processes. Politics at the various levels - EU, federal and state levels - have a significant influence on this process. Loud hof.uni-halle.de This multi-layered structure requires multi-level governance, which is often accompanied by challenges and the need for coordination.

The tensions that arise from the different competencies and functional logics of politics and science can lead to control problems. Therefore, intermediary actors were established to overcome these challenges. In Germany, higher education policy is not centrally controlled, which influences the dynamics between the numerous actors.

Current overarching trends, such as the Bologna Process and increased competitive orientation, play a crucial role in the development of universities. These trends and their impact on higher education policy require constant monitoring and analysis in order to make educational institutions future-proof. A detailed overview of these developments is also covered in the reports of the Academic Senate.

For detailed information about the TU Berlin budget circular 2024, please visit static.tu-berlin.de.

The upcoming meeting of the Academic Senate will undoubtedly have a formative influence on the further development of the Technical University of Berlin.