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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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