NextGen: Appointed to a professorship at a UoAS in Mittweida

Universities of Applied Sciences need outstanding young talent who possess a dual set of qualifications: academic expertise ā€“ usually a PhD ā€“ and, on the other hand, several yearsā€™ relevant professional experience in leadership roles. Such people are rare. The solution is NextGen.

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Thatā€™s NextGen

Every team member undergoes a structured training programme, tailored to their individual prior experience. The training plan comprises three key areas: Research & Knowledge Transfer, Teaching & Pedagogy, and Professional Experience & Practical Projects.

The project will run from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2027 and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) as part of the FH-Personal programme.

Universities of Applied Sciences need young talent who possess both academic qualifications and relevant professional experience. This dual set of qualifications is becoming increasingly difficult to find. NextGen addresses this challenge by providing targeted support for talented individuals.

NextGen project presentation in video format

ā€žUniversities of Applied Sciences need young, outstanding lecturers ā€“ those with a solid academic background and several yearsā€™ experience in the real world of work. NextGen develops them.ā€
Prof. Dr Ramona Kusche
NextGen Project Management
ā€žNextGen is essential. Even people with the dual qualifications of scientific expertise and several yearsā€™ professional experience in leadership roles are rare. It is virtually impossible to recruit such candidates in innovative and emerging scientific disciplines. The solution is NextGen.ā€
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Ludwig Hilmer
Vice-Chancellor of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences (until 2023)
ā€žThe project is diverse and interdisciplinary; thatā€™s what makes it special. Peer learning is a fundamental aspect of our work.ā€
Dr Angela Freche
NextGen Project Management
Here you will find the latest articles, reports, workshops and highlights from the project.

Insights & Results
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NextGen Scientific Review

The NextGen Scientific Review ā€“ Annual Perspectives on Next Generation Science features the latest findings from the NextGen team in the fields of research and development, teaching, knowledge transfer and management. It focuses in particular on emerging specialist and research areas at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. The aim of the publication is to provide a regular overview of the scientific activities of NextGen members.

Contact persons

Project Management

Prof. Dr. phil. Ramona Kusche
Prof. Dr. phil. Ramona Kusche
+49 3727 581429
kusche@hs-mittweida.de
39-316

Project Management

Dr. phil. Angela Freche
Dr. phil. Angela Freche
+49 3727 581810
freche@hs-mittweida.de
Profile
20-013

Process Management and Public Relations

M.A. Kerstin Strangfeld
M.A. Kerstin Strangfeld
+49 3727 581656
strangfe@hs-mittweida.de
Profile
20-014

The NextGen team

The team consists of eight funded full-time posts. If a team member leaves ā€“ for example, because they have reached a milestone and are therefore moving on to new opportunities ā€“ researchers move up to fill the vacancies.

Systematisation and consolidation of skills development strategies

M.A. Karoline Buchner
M.A. Karoline Buchner
FakultƤt Medien
+49 3727 581238
buchner@hs-mittweida.de
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Funding totalling millions of euros
16
Researchers receiving funding:
4
Current promotions
4
Completed PhDs
2
Selected NextGen Alumni

 

This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space under grant reference number 03FHP145. The authors are responsible for the content of this publication.

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Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is a boundless testing ground aimed at driving business and society forward. How? Through academically trained specialists and straightforward collaboration, which enables regional businesses to benefit directly from our findings ā€“ or to gain new insights through joint research projects that can be put into practice straight away. We enable students to test their limits by developing their own skills and exploring new horizons.

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