08/03/2021

Better studying: 6.3 million euros for better study quality at the Kassel University

The Kassel University is receiving funding from the state of Hesse's QuiS support program to raise its profile with new courses on the topic of sustainability, for the continuation of the plusMINT model course and for a coaching program for students. QuiS stands for "High quality in studies and teaching, good framework conditions for studies". Increased costs for digital teaching as a result of the Corona pandemic will also be compensated. A total of 6.3 million euros will flow to North Hesse.

With the establishment of a new scientific center for sustainable development and transformations, corresponding study programs will also be created at the Kassel University. The state of Hesse is supporting this project with 2.4 million euros over the next four years. Furthermore, it has become apparent in recent years that at least some of the students need more support. To improve their academic success, the university is now setting up a coaching program that will be funded by the state with 700,000 euros over the next four years. The aim is to offer supplementary advice that goes beyond the existing subject-specific study advice, equipping students to take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their studies independently, as well as providing support in the event of obstacles and difficulties.

The plusMINT program, which was successfully launched two years ago and whose orientation phase allows students to gain in-depth insights into the STEM subjects of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology before finally choosing a subject as a specialization, will also continue to receive financial support. Personnel funds amounting to 1.1 million euros will be made available for this purpose by the Hessian Ministry of Science and the Arts (HMWK) until the end of 2025. This year, too, the university has incurred considerable costs for the establishment of digital teaching formats due to corona. Here, the HMWK is offsetting the costs with a good 2 million euros.

"The funding is an important financial support for the further development of our study program portfolio and the advising and support of our students." comments the Vice President for Studies, Prof. Dr. René Matzdorf "We want to sharpen our profile with attractive new study programs and better support students' individual educational paths with more intensive support."

Further information: wissenschaft.hessen.de/presse/pressemitteilung/kommission-fuer-mehr-studienerfolg-gestartet

Contact:

Sebastian Mense
University of Kassel
Communications, Press and Public Relations
Phone: +49 561 804-1961
E-mail: presse[at]uni-kassel[dot]de