Deutsches Zentrum für Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsforschung

The main mission of the DZHW is to conduct theory-driven and practice-oriented research to provide important information for comprehensive and sustainable evidence-based higher education and education policy. The center sees itself as a partner and service provider for science as well as science policy and contributes the results of its research to the scientific discourse[1][2].

• Longitudinal Studies and Data Analysis: By conducting longitudinal studies and continuously updating data such as dropout rates, the DZHW contributes to the sustainable development of the higher education system[1][4].
• International Collaboration: As the second most important host country for international researchers after the USA, the DZHW supports the internationalization of the German higher education system[2][3].
• Research on Current Challenges: The DZHW addresses current challenges such as academic freedom and research freedom worldwide and the safeguarding of university autonomy through specific research projects and publications[2][3].

• Cooperation with Universities: Close collaborations exist with Leibniz University Hannover, Humboldt University of Berlin, and University of Kassel, particularly within the framework of the Master's program "Science and Society"[1].
• Research Colloquia and Events: The DZHW regularly organizes research colloquia and events to promote scientific exchange and present current research results[2][3].

The DZHW plays a central role in shaping and optimizing the higher education and science system by providing a solid foundation for political and educational decisions through its research and services.

• 1 - https://www.dzhw.eu/gmbh
• 2 - https://www.dzhw.eu
• 3 - https://www.dzhw.eu/index_html
• 4 - https://www.dzhw.eu/forschung/projekt?pr_id=240
• 5 - https://www.dzhw.eu/gmbh/mitarbeiter?query_start=16&ds_pub_year=choose&ds_pub_type=choose&m_id=761&art=pub