"The project ThüLeNa focuses on integrating sustainability topics into engineering studies across multiple universities in the German state of Thuringia. Asynchronous, digital modules offered as electives are complementing the pre-existing curricula, thus allowing for a state-wide exchange of knowledge, …

"The integration of e-mobility into the energy mix plays a crucial role in reducing CO₂ emissions, as transportation remains one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas output. By addressing urban mobility challenges and optimizing electric vehicle systems, this teaching concept links technical …

The question is, can the faculties provide data on their energy consumption to raise energy awareness with students and employees? Typically, campus cafeterias show us how it's done and set a good example by displaying the carbon dioxide emission score of the daily menu. The challenge typically lies …

This paper explores how universities orchestrate academic-industry co-creation within mission-oriented regional innovation ecosystems. The empirical case analyses the Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster (GMEHC) through a structured collaboration between Centre for Enterprise, Manchester …

Critical approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education are crucial for fostering inclusive learning environments. This paper examines student perceptions of diversity in a communication science department at a large Western European research university. Building on literature …

This study provides insights into the requirements for client-led strategic renewal of Smart Maintenance Management (SMM) in the construction industry by analyzing its institutional context. A single case study is conducted within a public-sector facility management (FM) organization that operates as …

Urban areas, particularly those surrounding universities, can present promising opportunities for small food businesses due to the high concentration of students seeking convenient and affordable lunch options. In Augsburg, Germany, Feinkost Glück, a family-run delicatessen and catering company, has …

In recent decades, higher education institutions have undergone a profound transformation, expanding their missions from teaching and research toward a stronger societal engagement and impact. Within this context, Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) offer a distinctive case: since the formal …

A collaboration of 26 Dutch universities of applied sciences is working on the development and implementation of the first generation of professional doctoral programs. The distinctiveness of a professional doctoral program has been defined for seven professional domains, including health and well-being …

With this project we strived to contribute to structural reduction of post-harvest food losses and food quality improvement in the Kenyan avocado and dairy value chains through the application of technical solutions and tools as well as improved coordination in those food chains. The consortium had four …