Transfer strategy
Self-image
Transfer as a performance dimension of HSRM
In addition to teaching and research, transfer is another performance dimension of Hochschule RheinMain – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSRM). In the HSRM's self-image, the term transfer encompasses the exchange of scientific knowledge with society, culture, business and politics in a broad sense. The Transfer division is the responsibility of the relevant member of the Executive Board.
Contribution to the development of society and the economy
The HSRM strives to make a contribution to the science-based development of society and the economy through transfer. In this way, it aims to contribute to the development of future-oriented, innovative and sustainable solutions for urgent social and technological challenges.
Transfer ensures a direct connection to society and the economy, which strengthens the topicality and relevance of teaching, research and continuing education within the university. Transfer thus has a variety of positive effects within the university. Established and innovative exchange formats and processes provide new impetus for this.
Transfer at the HSRM has a very broad thematic focus and covers research, Studies and Teaching as well as continuing education. The HSRM offers well-founded, neutral scientific expertise, orientation in the fields of current social challenges and a wide range of networking opportunities.
Transfer can encompass an entire innovation process with formulation of the problem, development of solutions and implementation in practical experience. The HSRM's understanding of transfer aims to be a competent partner and to proactively contribute to and shape social discourse and transformation processes. The transfer formats are preferably dialogic or bidirectional in order to provide impulses on the one hand, but also to take up the needs of practical experience on the other.
Transfer takes place in many ways at the HSRM. Transfer has always taken place at the level of Studies and Teaching, for example through student theses or project work with practice partners in companies, politics and society, or through the involvement of adjunct instructors from practice centers.
At the research level, transfer takes place primarily through cooperation projects and contract research. In addition, there is an exchange via junior researchers, whose activities before, during and after the qualification phase often have contact with practical experience.
The HSRM is also increasingly focusing on exchange with its alumni. With the WeiterbildungGmbH (Hochschule RheinMain Academy), the HSRM has created the framework conditions for the implementation of continuing education and lifelong learning.
Another area of transfer is the development and maintenance of a start-up culture at the HSRM.
Successful transfer requires substantial contacts with companies, public, social, ecological, cultural and scientific institutions and society in general. The HSRM maintains a large number of collaborations for this purpose, it is involved in networks, professional associations and alliances and its scientists are active as consultants and reviewers.
Target image
The goal is to further expand the transfer culture and performance on the basis of existing strengths and specifics and thus contribute to the HSRM's profile. In addition to the aforementioned transfer in the area of Studies and Teaching, HSRM focuses primarily on the following four strategic transfer fields:
- Technology and science transfer,
- continuing education and lifelong learning,
- Start-ups,
- Social discourse.
When breaking down the transfer fields mentioned here, it should be noted that they merge into one another in terms of content: Thus, the topic of start-ups, continuing education/lifelong learning and social discourse must be considered together with technology and science transfer. In order to leverage the associated potential, the activities are coordinated and sufficiently open and flexible framework conditions are created so that transfer fields can be interlinked.
The HSRM pursues the goal of cooperation with other universities and research institutions. The HSRM is already a member of several transfer networks and uses them, for example, for political positioning or to exchange experiences. Further, primarily regional cooperation is being sought.
The basis for technology and science transfer is the high-performance research at the HSRM. Please refer to the HSRM research strategy for information on the objectives and framework conditions for science and technology transfer. Suitable communication spaces are created to strengthen science and technology transfer.
HSRM researchers are made visible internally and externally with their subject areas and fields of expertise as well as their successes. This makes it possible to identify suitable experts at the HSRM for inquiries about future issues and to emphasize the visibility and added value of transfer-oriented activities.
The HSRM supports formats that promote dialog between science and the public and thus contribute to the communication of scientific findings.
The HSRM also promotes outstanding transfer projects and awards a transfer prize for them.
The HSRM is expanding its strategic collaborations and networks. These are characterized by added value in several fields of the university, are long-term, particularly effective and characterized by common goals. At the same time, the HSRM actively strives to develop new networks and strategic partnerships in order to expand its transfer potential. Due to its scientific expertise and neutrality, the HSRM is predestined to assume a central position as a moderator within the framework of networks.
Social discourse refers to the exchange of ideas, opinions, perspectives and knowledge between the HSRM and wider society. As a scientific organization, the HSRM initiates and moderates social debates. In this way, the HSRM contributes to the transfer of knowledge to the general public, while at the same time addressing issues and challenges. Discourse with society forms the basics for shaping transformation processes. The HSRM actively promotes exchange on current social issues and uses various low-threshold dialog formats for this purpose.