Category: Newsletter

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26MAR 2026
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Further training for lecturers in the summer term
Bring fresh ideas to your teaching: our continuing professional development programme in higher education and media pedagogy for the summer term helps lecturers to design their courses in an engaging, reflective and contemporary way. In terms of content, we address current and challenging topics: the programme includes seminars on the use of engaging teaching methods, […]
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12FEB 2026
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AI Competency Video Series for Educators – New Interviews Now Online!
The two video series “KIKomp – Meet the Experts” and “KIKomp – Good Practice” are continuously being expanded. Since the last newsletter edition in October 2025, additional video interviews have been published. They highlight the wide range of ways AI can be used in higher education and the key competencies that instructors and students need […]
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12FEB 2026
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FAU Education Survey “AI in Teaching” – Participate until February 28, 2026!
All FAU teachers and students have the opportunity to participate in the survey on “AI in Education” until February 28, 2026. How can artificial intelligence (AI) be meaningfully integrated into higher education teaching from a didactic perspective? What experiences have already been gained with AI tools? And where is there currently a need for support? […]
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05FEB 2026
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New publication: Hochschullehre digital gestalten. Praxisbeispiele zur didaktischen Transformation
CCE staff member Dr Uwe Fahr has edited the anthology “Hochschullehre digital gestalten. Praxisbeispiele zur didaktischen Transformation” (in German) together with Prof. Dr Peter Riegler. The digitisation of university teaching is progressing rapidly – but not at the same pace everywhere. This volume brings together projects from universities and universities of applied sciences that were […]CCE staff member Dr Uwe Fahr has edited the anthology “Hochschullehre digital gestalten. Praxisbeispiele zur didaktischen Transformation” (in German) together with Prof. Dr Peter Riegler. The digitisation of university teaching is progressing rapidly – but not at the same pace everywhere. This volume brings together projects from universities and universities of applied sciences that were […]
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28JAN 2026
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Planning and using activating methods effectively – in face-to-face and online teaching
More activity, more participation, more learning success: in our workshop, you will learn how to plan activating methods in a didactically meaningful way and use them purposefully in lectures, seminars and online formats. Because learning is not a spectator sport – it is an active process. You will expand your personal repertoire of methods for […]
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28JAN 2026
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English-language online course: Introduction to Higher Education Teaching
Earn the Basic Level Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education of the Bavarian Universities in one semester! Our blended learning course provides you with a theoretical as well as practical introduction to Higher Education. You will gain essential skills for teaching in the university context, from course planning and evaluation to student assessment. You will […]
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28JAN 2026
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Advanced course in Higher Education teaching
In just one week, you can earn the Certificate in University Teaching of the Bavarian Universities at the advanced level: our advanced course in higher education teaching brings fresh ideas to your classroom – compact, practical and collegial. In an intensive block week of face-to-face and online formats plus a flexible self-study phase, you will […]
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28JAN 2026
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Foundations of Higher Education teaching – Planning a lesson
When planning a course or individual sessions, lecturers often ask themselves similar questions: Which specific content must, can or should I select from the large amount of material available? What are my learning objectives? How should the content be prepared for the students? How can I design a varied session that is coherent and allows […]
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28JAN 2026
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Problem-based learning in medicine and health sciences
Problem-based learning (PBL) is often used as a synonym for modern higher education teaching, especially in reformed degree programmes, because learning with cases is considered the ideal way to avoid passive knowledge. Would you like to expand your teaching skills in this area? Our online seminar on medical didactics (taught in German) starts on 13 […]
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09DEC 2025
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FAU Education Survey on “AI in Teaching” – Your perspective matters!
How can artificial intelligence (AI) be integrated into university teaching in a didactically meaningful way? What experiences have teachers and students already gained in using AI tools, and where is support currently needed? In order to answer these questions in a well-founded manner, the FAU Competence Center Education (FAU Education) is currently conducting two surveys […]
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09DEC 2025
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A look back at the e-tutor training for vhb formats in autumn 2025
From September to early November, 21 participants successfully completed the vhb tutor training offered by the FAU Competence Center Education. The course began with a motivating kick-off meeting and was accompanied by a variety of assignments through which participants could earn up to 300 points towards their certificate. The training covered all competencies required for […]
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09DEC 2025
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AI Competency Video Series for Educators – New Interviews Now Online!
The two video series “KIKomp – Meet the Experts” and “KIKomp – Good Practice” are continuously being expanded. Since the last newsletter edition in October 2025, additional video interviews have been published. They highlight the wide range of ways AI can be used in higher education and the key competencies that instructors and students need […]
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09DEC 2025
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Review of the “Afternoon of Innovative Teaching“
At the invitation of the Vice President Education, Prof. Dr. Andrea Bréard, the “Innovative Teaching Afternoon” took place on 18 November 2025 in Erlangen. The event was streamed live and will be available as a recording on FAU.tv. Overview of the Good Practice Series As part of the programme, Elisabeth Krauß (FAU Competence Center Education) […]
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01DEC 2025
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Workshop on inclusive university teaching Workshop zum Thema inklusive Hochschullehre
FAU is breaking new ground in inclusive higher education with the Inclusive Education Bavaria project. The Inclusive Education Bavaria (IBB) cooperation project, which is unique in Bavaria, is run by Access – Inclusion in Working Life and FAU. It trains people with disabilities to become so-called education specialists who teach inclusion at Bavarian universities, thereby […]
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26NOV 2025
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Offers for lecturers regarding the ‘Freiraum 2027’ project funding line
Lecturers have an increasing number of opportunities to apply for funding for university teaching projects. For example, the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre (StIL) has been inviting applications for its Freiraum projects. This funding programme supports the development and implementation of innovative teaching ideas and projects. There is no specific thematic or subject focus. StIL is looking […]Lecturers have an increasing number of opportunities to apply for funding for university teaching projects. For example, the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre (StIL) has been inviting applications for its Freiraum projects. This funding programme supports the development and implementation of innovative teaching ideas and projects. There is no specific thematic or subject focus. StIL is looking […]
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26NOV 2025
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Register now for our curricular courses!
In our structured curricular courses, you will learn the foundations of Higher Education Teaching and Learning within a fixed group of instructors. Topics include course design, exam planning, presentation techniques, and student advising. The next Compact Course in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (in German) takes place from March 15-19. Upon completion, you will receive the Certificate […]In our structured curricular courses, you will learn the foundations of Higher Education Teaching and Learning within a fixed group of instructors. Topics include course design, exam planning, presentation techniques, and student advising. The next Compact Course in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (in German) takes place from March 15-19. Upon completion, you will receive the Certificate […]
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13NOV 2025
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Information event: Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education from the FAU Competence Center Teaching
You teach at FAU and would like to earn a certificate for teaching in higher education ? In our information event on 20 January 2026, you can learn more about the structure and requirements of our certificates. Of course, there will also be time to answer your questions. Agenda: The following certificates will be presented: […]
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11NOV 2025
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Qualification in medical didactics
To meet the specific challenges of teaching and learning in medicine, we are once again offering our compact course “Certificate in Medical Didactics Bavaria, Basic Level” starting in February 2026. This course is aimed at postdoctoral lecturers at the FAU Faculty of Medicine as well as anyone interested in further developing their teaching skills. Through […]
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13OCT 2025
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Enhance your media-didactic teaching skills with the Digital Teaching Certificate [DiL]!
In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, educators face the ongoing challenge of continuously expanding their media-didactic competencies and adapting to changing demands — for example, through the use of AI in teaching.The Digital Teaching Certificate [DiL] offers the perfect opportunity to systematically develop, deepen, and showcase your competencies in digital teaching. What is the […]In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, educators face the ongoing challenge of continuously expanding their media-didactic competencies and adapting to changing demands — for example, through the use of AI in teaching.The Digital Teaching Certificate [DiL] offers the perfect opportunity to systematically develop, deepen, and showcase your competencies in digital teaching. What is the […]
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13OCT 2025
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Do You Already Enrich Your Teaching with vhb Materials?
Digital teaching offers you as an educator numerous opportunities to make your courses more interactive, flexible, and personalized. The Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb) supports you in finding innovative approaches for your teaching—whether by using existing materials or developing your own online course—to enrich your students’ learning experience and meet their individual needs. An effective way […]Digital teaching offers you as an educator numerous opportunities to make your courses more interactive, flexible, and personalized. The Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb) supports you in finding innovative approaches for your teaching—whether by using existing materials or developing your own online course—to enrich your students’ learning experience and meet their individual needs. An effective way […]
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13OCT 2025
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Tailored Support for Your Learning Media Projects
Would you like to enrich your teaching with didactically well-designed media, but are not sure which format best fits your learning objectives and students? The Competence Center Education (FAU Lehre) supports you in designing your courses effectively and media-appropriately. Together, we identify which formats best suit your teaching scenarios – from videos and podcasts to […]
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Further training for lecturers in the summer term

AI Competency Video Series for Educators – New Interviews Now Online!

FAU Education Survey “AI in Teaching” – Participate until February 28, 2026!

New publication: Hochschullehre digital gestalten. Praxisbeispiele zur didaktischen Transformation

Planning and using activating methods effectively – in face-to-face and online teaching

English-language online course: Introduction to Higher Education Teaching

Advanced course in Higher Education teaching

Foundations of Higher Education teaching – Planning a lesson

Problem-based learning in medicine and health sciences

FAU Education Survey on “AI in Teaching” – Your perspective matters!

A look back at the e-tutor training for vhb formats in autumn 2025

AI Competency Video Series for Educators – New Interviews Now Online!

Review of the “Afternoon of Innovative Teaching“

Workshop on inclusive university teaching Workshop zum Thema inklusive Hochschullehre

Offers for lecturers regarding the ‘Freiraum 2027’ project funding line

Register now for our curricular courses!

Information event: Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education from the FAU Competence Center Teaching

Qualification in medical didactics

Enhance your media-didactic teaching skills with the Digital Teaching Certificate [DiL]!

Do You Already Enrich Your Teaching with vhb Materials?

Tailored Support for Your Learning Media Projects